Search results
Norm Nixon was born the third of three sons to Mary Jo and Elmer Nixon, in Macon, Georgia. His mother contracted myasthenia gravis when Norm was a baby, and his parents divorced when he was two years old. The three boys were raised with the help of their maternal grandmother and great-aunt.
Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right. 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.
Feb 27, 2023 · Learn about Norm Nixon, a former NBA point guard who played for the Lakers and the Clippers, and won two championships with the Showtime Lakers. Find out his early life, career highlights, post-retirement activities, and personal life with actress Debbie Allen.
Sep 10, 2023 · In their first season together, Johnson and Norm Nixon eliminated concerns about two point guards being able to share the floor.
Norm Nixon played 10 seasons for the Lakers and Clippers, averaging 15.7 points and 8.3 assists per game. He won two NBA championships and made two All-Star teams. See his full career stats, games, splits and bio on StatMuse.
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.
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.
