Nailon was a graduate of South Bend Clay High School, where along with former
Purdue
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Nailon was a second round (43rd overall) pick of the
Charlotte Hornets
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in the 1999 NBA Draft. He has played for the Hornets (in separate stints for both Charlotte and New Orleans franchises in 2000-02 and 2004-05 respectively), the
New York Knicks
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Orlando Magic
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(2003–04),
Cleveland Cavaliers
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(2003–04) and
Philadelphia 76ers
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(2005–06). Nailon feuded with coach
Paul Silas
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while at Charlotte over minutes played which led to him being released and leaving for the Knicks. Nailon got into multiple confrontations with Silas during a preseason game in 2002 which led to his dismissal. Nailon was recommended to play for the Knicks in a phone call then coach Don Chaney made to Silas. While playing for the Knicks Nailon was frustrated over lack of playing time. He holds NBA career averages of 8.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. His international experience includes playing for Adecco Milano in Italy (1999-00), Bnei HaSharon in Israel (2006–07; 2010–11),
Lokomotiv Novosibirsk
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Achievements
* CEV Champions League
*: (x1) 2013
* ...
Ghost Ballers
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New York
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2002
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