 In 156 career NBA games, Nicks averaged 16 minutes, 6.8 points, 1.9 rebouncs and 1.6 assists.He spent played for the Toronto Tornados of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1983–84 season and then spent five seasons in the French professional league following his NBA career, playing for Saint-Étienne in 1984–85 and for ASPO Tours from 1987 to 1989.After retiring as a player, Nicks coached alongside Bill Hodges, his former head coach at Indiana State, at Mercer University.