Norm Nixon was born in Macon, Georgia, as the third son, but his parents divorced when he was just two years old. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Disable on Observer.com. I weighed 188-pounds going into this, and I now weigh around 160 pounds, he says. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In his retirement years, Nixon concentrated on several business ventures. Norm and Debbie also set up the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, a dance company that produces musicals; he serves as the firms Chief Financial Officer. Nixon also played the trumpet and was on the yearbook staff. So, this whole time [as Kane], Ive been in jail, and then I come out with a real chip on my shoulder. [24][25][26] Nixon's sister-in-law is Phylicia Rashad / actress/director/singer. A couple of times before I went into a scene, I would be like, Yo, Dad, how did you feel about this? I was hearing through the grapevine that HBO was gonna make a website so that people can fact check [some details]. Just dont make me look stupid, man. [, ] On my birthday, he was talking to my friends. Duquesne and coach (John) Cinicola gave me an opportunity to play basketball and get a good education., A post shared by Debbie Allen (@therealdebbieallen). Hes not famous. Norm Nixon, a point guard drafted by the Lakers in 1977, was a vital cog in their first two championship wins in that period. To read our full stories, please turn off your ad blocker.We'd really appreciate it. They have two children. So that was really, really fun. , Mackall, Dave. Hes just gonna step back and let me have my turn. [. ] Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, was the incumbent starting point guard when the franchise decided to select Magic Johnson with the No. Yeah, I kind of know whats real and whats not. Were you always auditioning to play your father? He was about 162, 163; I was about 187, pushing 190. We have the premiere tonight, and I asked him, Do you wanna come? And he was like, Ill just watch it with you on Sunday by ourselves. Hes not really into interviews and media, even though hes a television sportscaster and has to be on TV all the time. Early on in HBOs sports drama Winning Time, Magic Johnson and Norm Nixon square off in a heated game of one-on-one at a Hollywood party. Norm Nixon weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing. He also He also attended real estate school. Nixon resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife. He has a son, DeVaughn Nixon, and two children with Debbie, Vivian and Norman Nixon, Jr. Norman Nixon was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on October 15, 2019. The media had certain guys they were always going to promote, and I was not a media baby. [Laughs.]. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. [1], On January 27, 2001, during the halftime of a game against Xavier University (Cincinnati), the Duquesne University Department of Athletics retired the jerseys of five of its all-time greatest players. Early on in HBOs sports drama Winning Time, Magic Johnson and Norm Nixon square off in a heated game of one-on-one at a Norm Nixon was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (22nd pick, 22nd overall), 1977 NBA Draft. , Broussard, Chris. But DeVaughn says the physical aspect of it was a challenge: I had to drop 30 pounds and had to get shredded, he says. Nixon ruptured his right Achilles tendon during a pre-season practice on November 4, 1987; the injury caused him to miss the entire 198788 season. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him in the 1977 NBA Draft. He started playing basketball at an early age. I took one of his vintage Clipper thingsIm sure hes looking for it, he knows where it is now. The short shorts, me picking out wedgies. Im really looking forward to seeing what they think. In a recent Zoom interview, Nixon spoke about the invaluable opportunity of playing his father (and no, he was not automatically given the role), his memories of the Showtime era, and the experience of working with Houston on the set of, Yeah. But advertising revenue helps support our journalism. Do you have a sports website? 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 Whitney Houstons son in The Bodyguard. I was hearing through the grapevine that HBO was gonna make a website so that people can fact check [some details]. He said, She went to New York and moved to Fame, and I went back to Los Angeles. Later, Norm founded Nixon and Associates and became a sports and entertainment agent. And they were on it immediately, got me an audition within two days. Norm eventually visited the set and offered up a few notes to his pal Rodney Barnes, a writer on the series. [. ] It just put me back in that place. I was like, Yo, this is really what they went through? Whats happening? [. ] All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Lakers drafted Magic Johnson, a point guard, in 1979 despite already having Norm playing in the same position. They had no idea who I was; they had no idea that I acted. Both are established actors, so perhaps it was only natural that theyd be the frontrunners for the gig. He also played with Scavolini Pesaro in Italy. Everybody always acts like they know you, or the double head turnI would see that a lot. Select the third team from the drop down menu. In 1979, Nixon was featured in the sports film, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, where he met actress Debbie Allen, whom he later married in 1984. In the offseason, the Lakers selected Magic Johnson with the first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft.. Cedric Maxwell had just averaged a career-high 19.0 points and hauled down 9.9 rebounds in his second year with the When DeVaughn Nixon and Norm Nixon Jr. both showed up in the casting offices of HBOs Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty on the same day at the same time it could have been awkward. And I just worked out in it. Not only because of their overlapping histories, but because of their shared approaches. "PRO BASKETBALL Nixon Is Still Giving Assists as an Agent". Whitney used to always bring me into her trailer and sing to me. Whats happening? [Laughs.] But his next role is his most personal: In Winning Time, the new HBO sports drama that is based on Jeff Pearlmans nonfiction book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, Nixon has stepped into the shoes of his father, Norm, in a rare case of art imitating life. "Nixon fondly remembers Duquesne". You were born in 1983, so what do you remember from the Showtime era? It did make us a lot closer, which Im thankful for. He continued to play in games one and two despite a separated shoulder. [Laughs.] I handled basketball in a more businesslike manner. Norm was traded to the San Diego Clippers (now Los Angeles Clippers) at the start of the 1983 season. , Nixon decided to step away from the entertainment industry to pursue other opportunities. (2017). Nixon attended Duquesne University for his undergraduate studies. I just tried to tap back in, thinking about how many jobs did I go after and then that person got this role. He admits it was a little surreal to be auditioning opposite his brother, but I wouldnt want anybody else playing my dad except for one of us., Nailing his dads mannerisms, voice and cadence was easy. Everybody always acts like they know you, or the double head turnI would see that a lot. You should play your dad. I read it, I was like, , ? He worked alongside studio host Bill McDonald during pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage. NormNixon, (Big, Stormin' Norman, The Storm, Savoir Faire, Sav, Mr. May), Position: He suffered severe damage to the tendon just above his left knee. There are some things that are definitely doctored up, but for the most part, they tried to stay true to what was real. I think it was right before I almost died on the boat, and shes singing Jesus Loves Me, and her sister walks out. Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman", he is a two-time NBA All-Star. So my dad didnt really have too much concern. "BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Debbie Allen and Vivian Nixon", "SIMPLY JESSICA: Vivian Nixon launches Fit Program at Debbie Allen Dance Academy -", "Debbie Allen Gushes About Becoming a First-Time Grandma (Exclusive)", "HELLUVA BOSS - Murder Family // S1: Episode 1", Interview with Vivian Nixon regarding her role in Hot Feet, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vivian_Nixon&oldid=1118300704, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episodes: "Pilot", "Acafellas" and "Journey to Regionals", Episodes: "I Know This Bar" and "House Where Nobody Lives", This page was last edited on 26 October 2022, at 06:40. Nixon became a sports agent at Premier Management Group Inc. All rights reserved. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. In 2015, she began appearing as Dr. Hannah Brody in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy. And theyre like, What the fuck? And they saw its me, and Im like, Ha! [Laughs.] The 38-year-old actor has been working in Hollywood for three decades with credits in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, classics , Voisin, Ailene. My secret was intermittent fasting. [. ] Find out more. During his time with the Clippers, the team never made the playoffs. I didnt want to piss him off, and I didnt want to piss my bosses off at the same time., DeVaughn gets to experience some of the flashier moments in the early episodes of Winning Time, with the wardrobe to boot. So we always had tailored suits. Thats the way he is, man. He played for the Lakers for six successful seasons and helped the Showtime Lakers win . Why AI Has Some Viewers Asking Which Film Actors Are Real. He knows the Showtime Lakers are leery of the series, in particular Magic Johnson. However, Norm was overshadowed at times by the other legendary players on the same team despite his brilliance on-court. Photograph by Norm Nixon Prior to their marriage, Nixon, and Allen were both depicted in the 1979 film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, which also starred NBA players Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul 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. My brother has done some stuff, but I was the more seasoned actor, I would say. He struggled with injuries towards the end of his career and retired from the NBA in 1989. My dad came from humble beginnings, and the first scene you see that feels a little threatening is the one where he plays Magic. Point Guard What was your connection with this character? "Hawks' No. "Spivery, Jaguars to begin practice". ! So I immediately called my representation. He said, I thought there was a need for former players to represent players and also a need for more African-American agents out there. Norm represented players like Jalen Rose and Gary Grant apart from musicians like TLC and LL Cool J. But if somebody else is telling the story, people embellish, stretch things. That helped me get into the character. "Soviet Finds Summer League Hard, but He's Living NBA Dream Volkov a Sign of Changing Times". He had also led Southwest to the 1973 state high school basketball championship under coach Donald "Duck" Richardson. No, man, thats crazy you should ask. Our capsules show the matchups along with the Net Rating, Offensive Rating and Defensive Rating for each team. Me growing up so young and then seeing some of the peopleMacaulay Culkin, Elijah Woodthose guys are the ones that I grew up with and to see them hit the level of success that they did, it made me feel like I wasnt good enough, so I brought some of that. [15] Before his injuries, he played in 715 of 725 games available in his first nine seasons.[1].
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