Age, Biography and Wiki
Speedy Claxton was born on 8 May, 1978 in Hempstead, New York, U.S., is an American basketball coach and former player (born 1978). Discover Speedy Claxton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May 1978 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Hempstead, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous coach with the age 45 years old group.
Speedy Claxton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Speedy Claxton height is 1.8 m and Weight 75 kg.
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| Height |
1.8 m |
| Weight |
75 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Speedy Claxton's Wife?
His wife is Meeka Claxton (m. ?–2014)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Meeka Claxton (m. ?–2014) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Speedy Claxton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Speedy Claxton worth at the age of 45 years old? Speedy Claxton’s income source is mostly from being a successful coach. He is from United States. We have estimated Speedy Claxton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
coach |
Speedy Claxton Social Network
Timeline
Craig Elliott "Speedy" Claxton (born May 8, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Hofstra University men's basketball team.
The team was defeated in the first round of the 2000 NCAA tournament by an Oklahoma State team led by Desmond Mason, Claxton's future NBA teammate with the New Orleans Hornets.
Claxton was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 20th overall pick of the 2000 NBA draft.
His rookie-scale contract was worth four years and $4.68 million; he opted out of the fourth year to become a free agent.
Claxton missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury suffered during the preseason.
Claxton won an NBA championship in 2003 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2003, Claxton was signed by the Golden State Warriors to a three-year contract worth $10 million.
On February 24, 2005, Claxton and Dale Davis were traded from the Warriors to the New Orleans Hornets for Baron Davis.
On July 12, 2006, Claxton signed a contract worth approximately $25 million over four years with the Atlanta Hawks.
Claxton only played 44 games with the Hawks, as he was injured every year after he signed with the team.
During the 2006–07 season, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Claxton donated money to help build the 5,000-seat arena in which the Hofstra team plays, and his number 10 was retired by Hofstra on January 31, 2009.
Claxton never reported to the Warriors and was waived by Golden State on February 6, 2010, without appearing in a game for them.
Claxton was inducted into the Hofstra Hall of Fame on January 29, 2011.
In 2013, he was named as a special assistant to the head coach for the Hofstra University men's basketball program, before being hired as head coach in 2021.
Prior to his NBA career, Claxton played at Hofstra University under future Villanova University coach Jay Wright.
At Hofstra, Claxton led the Flying Dutchmen to the America East Championship, where they defeated the University of Delaware in the championship game at Hofstra Arena.
Claxton served as a college scout with the Golden State Warriors before joining the Hofstra University men's basketball staff in 2013.
On April 7, 2021, he was hired as head coach at Hofstra.
For the 2022–23 season, Claxton led the Pride to the CAA regular season title and was named CAA Coach of the Year.
Claxton's parents are from Antigua and Barbuda.
His sister, Lisa, played for the St. John's Red Storm women's basketball team.
His brother Michael (M. Buckets) played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats.
Claxton has two daughters, Aniya and London, with ex-wife Meeka.
The couple announced their divorce in July 2014.
