[Laughs.]. The actor Nixon says he took the opportunity to ad-lib a blatant smack power move stepping over the fallen Isaiah, pushing him back to the ground. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. And regardless of the stigma behind their relationship, they were always sweet and kind, and I loved them deeply, and I know how deep their love went. That helped me get into the character. It did make us a lot closer, which Im thankful for. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. , Mackall, Dave. What is Norm Nixon doing now? "Norm Nixon: An original Showtimer, he hasn't mellowed or slowed down". , Nixon decided to step away from the entertainment industry to pursue other opportunities. Norm Nixon was born the third of three sons to Mary Jo and Elmer Nixon, in Macon, Georgia. Nearly 30 years ago, DeVaughn Nixonthe son of NBA legend Norm Nixon and stepson of multi-hyphenate Debbie Allenrose to fame as a child actor, playing But I mean, come on, man. Norm Nixon was in his second year in the NBA and put up 17.1 points and 9.0 assists as the point guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. "Little Guy Nixon Doesn't Fear Contact, Especially in Playoffs". $1 Million - $5 Million. New Columns From Your Class Correspondents - Cornellians He was also remembered 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. Were gonna kill you! Both of these shows are gonna be airing at the same time, and I hope that [viewers] see my range. Early life. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him in the 1977 NBA Draft. Then, I was like, Oh, okay, I get it. I had grown up around some celebrities that are now still famous, that are buddies of mine, and it was the same thing. All of the actors that were around, seeing how they would tap in, they just raised the bar on my performance, and it was easy for me to feel like a part of that era while also adding all the psychological things that I used to help me get back in. On my birthday, he was talking to my friends. But Johnson was a point guard a position already filled by Norm Nixon. I didnt work hard at promoting myself. 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). They have two children. And its really funnymy mom actually got married up there on the set of. He is an actor and producer, known for Bedazzled (2000), The Magical World of Disney (1954) and S.W.A.T.