Norm Nixon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Norm Nixon
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 11, 1955(1955-10-11)
Age	69
Birthplace	Macon
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Libra

Norm Nixon Biography

Norm Nixon is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 11, 1955 in Macon, Georgia, United States. The former player was the point guard for both The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers from 1977 until 1989; selected for two NBA All-Star games and won two NBA Championships with the Lakers in the beginning of the 1980s.

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He played basketball and football in high school at Southwest High School in Macon, Georgia, and was named to all-state in both sports. In football, he played defensive back and tailback, and was later offered a free agent tryout by both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. He was senior class president and named as the starting guard on the Georgia All-State team for 1973, after leading Southwest to the 1973 state high school basketball championship under coach Donald “Duck” Richardson. Nixon also played the trumpet and was on the yearbook staff. He was on the track team, ran the 440 yard dash, and won a regional title in the high jump at 6 feet, 5 inches.

Nixon was the 22nd overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for the Lakers for six successful seasons and helped the Showtime Lakers win NBA championships in 1980 (4–2) and 1982 (4–2), both against the Philadelphia 76ers. The same two teams would meet in the 1983 NBA Finals, but Philadelphia won this series four games to none. In the 1978 (Seattle SuperSonics), 1979 (Seattle), and 1981 (Houston Rockets) playoffs, the Lakers were eliminated by the eventual Western Conference champion.

He had three kids with his wife and model Debbie Allen.

Norm Nixon Net Worth

Norm Nixon is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Norm Nixon 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played basketball and football for Southwest High School in Macon, Georgia.

He was employed by Fox Sports West as a Color analyst for Lakers home games.

Norman Ellard Nixon (born October 11, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player who spent twelve seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A two-time NBA All-Star, he won two NBA championships with the Lakers over the Philadelphia 76ers at the onset of their Showtime era in the 1980s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Norm Nixon height 6 ft 2 in Norm weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Norm Nixon Dating?

According to our records, Norm Nixon married to Debbie Allen (m. 1984). As of December 1, 2023, Norm Nixon’s is not dating anyone.

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In game one of the 1983 finals he had a violent collision with Andrew Toney of the 76ers early in the first quarter. As he came off the floor, coach Pat Riley asked Nixon “You need a blow?”, to which Nixon replied: “No, a casket”. He would continue to play in game one and game two despite a separated shoulder.

Facts & Trivia

Norm Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Norm Nixon celebrates birthday on October 11 of every year.

He missed the 1986–87 season after stepping into a hole during a softball game in New York City’s Central Park during the summer of 1986 (July 23, 1986) and suffered severe damage to the tendon just above his left knee. Nixon ruptured his right Achilles tendon during a pre-season practice on November 4, 1987; the injury would cause him to miss the entire 1987–88 season. Before being injured he had played in 715 of 725 games available in his first nine seasons.

Did Magic really play Norm Nixon?

The Truth Behind That Tense Match Between Magic Johnson & Norm Nixon On Winning Time. “Jealousy is ugly. And we all knew Norman was really jealous.” Early on in HBO’s sports drama Winning Time, Magic Johnson and Norm Nixon square off in a heated game of one-on-one at a Hollywood party.

Is Norm Nixon still married to Debbie Allen?

Personal life. Nixon has been married to actress/producer/director/dancer Debbie Allen since 1984. They have three children, DeVaughn Nixon (son of Nixon), and two together: Vivian Nichole Nixon, who became a dancer and Norman Ellard Nixon Jr., who became a basketball player.

Why was Norm Nixon traded?

Following the 1982-83 season, Nixon was traded to the San Diego Clippers in exchange for the draft rights of Byron Scott. The trade would free up even more of a point guard role for Johnson in LA.

How old is Norm Nixon net worth?

Net Worth: $10 Million
Date of Birth:| Oct 11, 1955 (66 years old)
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Basketball player, Actor, Talent agent
Nationality:| United States of America

How accurate is winning time HBO?

The network clarified, “However, the series and its depictions are based on extensive factual research and reliable sourcing , and HBO stands resolutely behind our talented creators and cast who have brought a dramatization of this epic chapter in basketball history to the screen.” The series has also been greenlit for …