After helping the Lakers win two titles in the early 1980s, Nixon was sent to the then-San Diego Clippers before the start of the 1983-84 campaign.

Back in the early 1980s, the LA Lakers were creating their dynasty, with Norm Nixon as a cornerstone member of the franchise.

"We lost Norm Nixon and that trade was made undercover. Nobody knew about that. Norm was averaging about 25 (points) and that trade hurt.

But that didn’t stop Johnson from making suggestions about the team’s roster, including saying it would be a good idea to trade Norm Nixon in for Nuggets star David “Skywalker” Thompson.

Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon's love story dates back more than four decades. The award-winning actress and dancer and wed the former NBA player on April 27, 1984 and later welcomed two children ...

Norm Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, played a major role in two Lakers championships before being traded in 1983.

The Clippers traded guard Norman Powell to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade in which the Clippers acquired forward John ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the NBA, but Norm Nixon tells TMZ Sports he's not entirely sold they're a real threat to win the championship.

Cooper: Of course. I think Byron Scott, Norm Nixon should definitely be in there, hopefully they will be considered there in the future. Robert Horry, one of the players.

The 10 Most Stylish Throwback Photos of Debbie Allen and Her Husband Norm Nixon from the '80s and '90s In celebration of their four decades together, here's a look back at some of their most ...