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Does Nick Young still play for the Warriors?
As an unrestricted free agent, Nick Young chose to stay in California and signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2017, where he became more of a role player on a stacked team. He only averaged 7.3 points in 2017-2018 but won his first and only NBA title.
What happened to Nick Young?
On December 10, 2018, Young signed with the Denver Nuggets. Twenty days later, on December 30, he was waived by the Nuggets, after appearing in only four games.
Did Nick Young win a championship?
He helped the Warriors reach the 2018 NBA Finals, where they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a four-game sweep, with Young winning his first NBA championship. On December 10, 2018, Young signed with the Denver Nuggets. Twenty days later, on December 30, he was waived by the Nuggets, after appearing in only four games.
What high school did Nick Young go to?
Nick Young was a top-10 prospect coming out of Cleveland High School in Reseda, California, and chose to stay close to home, enrolling at USC in 2004. He averaged 11.1 points per game his freshman year and really came into his own during his sophomore season.
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What really happened to Nick Young?
0:229:13What Actually Happened To Nick Young - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThat's right nick's life started out with the loss of his brother charles jr when nick was just fiveMoreThat's right nick's life started out with the loss of his brother charles jr when nick was just five years old he was shot and killed by a gang as they mistook him for a member of a rival gang.
Why did Nick Young quit?
1:378:27What Really Happened to Nick Young? (HEARTBREAKING)YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut was struggling to make any real. Impact but he hit the headlines in 2010 when he was fined tenMoreBut was struggling to make any real. Impact but he hit the headlines in 2010 when he was fined ten thousand dollars for allegedly stoking the flames.
What team does Nick Young play for now?
Nick Young (basketball)Personal information2013–2017Los Angeles Lakers2017–2018Golden State Warriors2018Denver NuggetsCareer highlights and awards27 more rows
Is Nick Young still getting paid?
Weight:199 lbs. / 90.7 kg....Nick Young NBA Salary.SeasonTeamSalary2018/19Denver Nuggets$284,020 ($306,232*)2017/18Golden State Warriors$5,192,000 ($5,758,795*)2016/17Los Angeles Lakers$5,443,918 ($6,136,847*)2015/16Los Angeles Lakers$5,219,169 ($5,942,169*)9 more rows
High school career
Born in Los Angeles, California, Young played for Cleveland High School in suburban Reseda, California. He averaged 27.2 points and 10.8 rebounds as a 2004 senior at Cleveland, earning 2004 CIF L.A. City Section, Los Angeles Times All-City and San Fernando Valley first team honors.
College career
Young played for the University of Southern California from 2004 to 2007 and was All-Pac-10 First Team in the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons. In the 2007 NCAA Tournament, Young led the fifth-seeded Trojans to a berth in the Sweet Sixteen, where they lost to the one-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels, 74–64.
Professional career
Young was selected 16th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2007 NBA draft. He started his first career NBA game on December 15, 2007, against the Sacramento Kings .
Personal life
In 2007, Young became the main subject of a documentary titled Second Chance Season, in which his exploits, shortcomings, and successes are reviewed.
Overview
Nicholas Aaron Young (born June 1, 1985), nicknamed "Swaggy P", is an American former professional basketball player. Young played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was a two-time first-team all-conference selection in the Pac-10. He was selected by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft with the 16th overall pick. He won an NBA championship with the Gol…
High school career
Born in Los Angeles, California, Young played for Cleveland High School in suburban Reseda, California. He averaged 27.2 points and 10.8 rebounds as a 2004 senior at Cleveland, earning 2004 CIF L.A. City Section, Los Angeles Times All-City and San Fernando Valley first team honors. He shot 57.3% from the field and 46.8% from three-point range (52-of-111), had 48 steals and 41 blocks as Cleveland finished 25–4. Young was tabbed the seventh-best player in the country by …
College career
Young played for the University of Southern California from 2004 to 2007 and was All-Pac-10 First Team in the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons. In the 2007 NCAA Tournament, Young led the fifth-seeded Trojans to a berth in the Sweet Sixteen, where they lost to the one-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels, 74–64. Along the way, Young led USC to a 77–60 first-round win against Arkansas. In the 2nd round, Young led the team with 22 points over the Texas Longhorns in an 87–68 rout of t…
Professional career
Young was selected 16th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2007 NBA draft. He started his first career NBA game on December 15, 2007, against the Sacramento Kings.
On January 9, 2010, Young was fined $10,000 by the Washington Wizards for participating in antics before a game on January 5, 2010, against the Philadelphia 76ers. Gilbert Arenas was being investigated for a prior incident involving guns in the Wizards' locker room, but made light of the …
3x3 basketball career
On April 18, 2021, Young signed with the Enemies of the Big3.
Personal life
In 2007, Young became the main subject of a documentary titled Second Chance Season, in which his exploits, shortcomings, and successes are reviewed. Young's nickname is "Swaggy P", which he said is a pseudo-biblical reference to "the Prophet of Swag".
Young is the cousin of Kevon Looney, who is an NBA player. They became teammates with the Warriors in 2017–18. Young is also a cousin of rappers Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem.
External links
• Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
• Nick Young at usctrojans.com