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Norm Nixon Retired

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1977
2× NBA ChampionRetired greatLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersGuards
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In short

Norm Nixon is a retired guard best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. Showtime's early floor general. Career averages: 15.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Norm’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Norm Nixon is a retired retired standout. Showtime's early floor general.

He averaged 15.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists and won 2 championships over his career.

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Career avg
15.7 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.2 rpg
career
Assists
8.3 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Norm Nixon is a retired guard, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Showtime's early floor general.

He retired with career averages of 15.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Showtime's early floor general.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring73
Playmaking74
Rebounding43
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism70
Clutch58
RetiredLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Showtime's early floor general.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.7
per game
Career RPG
2.2
per game
Career APG
8.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyShowtime's early floor general.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
2×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Los Angeles Lakers name.

Norm Nixon's career is complete: Showtime's early floor general.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 2× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Norm Nixon's career averages?

Norm Nixon averaged 15.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.

Is Norm Nixon retired?

Yes — Norm Nixon is a retired guard.