Photos: Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton on NBA draft night

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June 21, 2019: Former UGA player participated in the draft-night festivities in New York.

Claxton gets the call: Former UGA player Nicolas Claxton reacts after being drafted with the 31st overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets during the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday in New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nicolas Claxton was selected with the 31st overall pick in the draft - the first pick of the second round. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nicolas Claxton declared for the draft in April after playing two seasons at Georgia. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nicolas Claxton averaged 13.0 points and 8.6 rebounds for UGA last season. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Nicolas Claxton poses with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being drafted with the 31st overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Claxton gets the call: Former UGA player Nicolas Claxton reacts after being drafted with the 31st overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets during the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday in New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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