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Norman Ellard Nixon (born October 11, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
6-2 , 170lb (188cm, 77kg) Born: , in Macon, College: Duquesne. High School: Southwest in Macon, Georgia. Draft: Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (22nd pick, 22nd overall), 1977 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: October 18, 1977. Career Length: 10 years. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. 2x All Star.
- October 11, 1955
Sep 10, 2023 · Norm Nixon was a key member of the Lakers' Showtime era, but he was traded to the Clippers in 1983 amid tension with Magic Johnson and Jerry West. Learn the truth behind the rumors, the details of the deal and Nixon's career after leaving Los Angeles.
Norm Nixon played 10 seasons for the Lakers and Clippers. He averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 768 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 2 All-Star games, and won 2 NBA championships.
Mar 7, 2022 · Norm Nixon was the starting point guard for the Lakers when they drafted Magic Johnson in 1979. He played four seasons with Johnson and won two titles, and later starred in a movie and married Debbie Allen.
Norman Ellard Nixon (born October 11, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played with Scavolini Pesaro in Italy.