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Norm Nixon Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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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.

He appeared in the movie The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh alongside He appeared in the film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh with Kareem Abdul Jabbar

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.

NameNorm Nixon
First NameNorm
Last NameNixon
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayOctober 11
Birth Year1955
Place of BirthMacon
Home TownGeorgia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLibra
Full/Birth Name
ParentsMary Jo Nixon, Elmer Nixon
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseDebbie Allen (m. 1984)
Children(s)Vivian Nixon, Norman Nixon Jr., DeVaughn Nixon

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Before they were married, both Nixon and Allen appeared in the 1979 film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (a film that also featured NBA stars Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).

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.

Net Worth$10 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

During his NBA career, Nixon scored 12,065 points (15.7 points per game) and had 6,386 assists (8.3) in 768 games played. Although he had impressive statistics, he may be remembered most for faking a free throw at the end of a Lakers-San Antonio Spurs game on November 30, 1982, which caused a double lane violation. The referees erroneously ordered a jump ball, instead of requiring Nixon to re-shoot the free throw. The Lakers got the ball and Nixon made a field goal to tie the game, where they prevailed in overtime. The last three seconds of the game were later replayed in April 1983.

Prior to the start of the 1983–84 season, the popular Nixon was traded to the San Diego Clippers in exchange for the draft rights to guard Byron Scott. Lakers general manager Jerry West made the deal to free Magic Johnson, the team’s other point guard, from sharing the ball with Nixon. In his first year with the Clippers, Nixon led the league in total assists and made the All-Star team for the second time in the 1984–85 season. After the 1985–86 season, he spent much of his later career on the injured list, spending more than two full seasons on the injured list before retiring for good at the end of the 1988–89 season. During his time with the Clippers he would never make it to the playoffs again.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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

Height6 ft 2 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

For the 1978–79 season he tied Eddie Jordan of the New Jersey Nets for the NBA lead in steals with 201, and total games (82 regular season + 23 playoffs = 105). The next season (1979–80) he led the league in minutes played (3,226), minutes per game (39.3), and was third in assists with 642. Led the league in assists for the 1983–84 season with 914, and regular season games played (82).

Nixon has been married to actress/producer/director/dancer Debbie Allen since 1984 and they have three children, actor DeVaughn Nixon (Allen is his stepmother), dancer Vivian Nichole Nixon, and basketball player Norman Ellard Nixon Jr. (Wofford College & Southern University). Nixon’s sister-in-law is actress/director/singer Phylicia Rashad.

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 …

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