Claxton missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury suffered during the preseason.

In 2003, Claxton was signed by the Golden State Warriors to a three-year contract worth $10 million.

On July 12, 2006, Claxton signed a contract worth approximately $25 million over four years with the Atlanta Hawks.

On June 25, 2009, Claxton and Acie Law were traded to the Golden State Warriors for Jamal Crawford.

Claxton served as a college scout with the Golden State Warriors[3] before joining the Hofstra University men's basketball staff in 2013.

His sister, Lisa, played for the St. John's Red Storm women's basketball team.