NICK YOUNG (DEN)
#6•N. YOUNG
G/F • 6’7, 220 lbs; 12th year, USC
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: IRRATIONALLY CONFIDENT, SCORING SWINGMAN
Nick ‘Swaggy P’ Young, a self-assured, ‘rock up, shoot’ swingman with his own unique style; if you’re new to the program here’s a quick rundown: Swaggy loves shooting with a hand in his grill – Young loves fading/stepping back to the left and rising over defenders for jumpers after a quick, back and forth dribble, always aggressive if/when the ball swings his way; instant offense off the bench – can create his own shots, & light it up in a pinch, especially from downtown – buttt there’s also the risk of Young’s recurring, difficult shots taking a toll on offensive flow; more of a heat check scorer & spot-up shooter*: has transitioned into a smaller role, needs to stay ready despite any situation; Young’s been a solid scorer & likable locker room presence over the course of 10+ years – life of the party!
*one of the league's top long range threats off the bench: made 123 triples in '17-'18
SIGNATURE!
SIZE UP, STEP BACK TRIPLE
TRIPLE OFF CURL
MORE ON N. YOUNG
Career: 13.2 points/game, 2.3 rebounds/game, 42% FG
NBA CHAMPION (2018)
Avg. career-high 17.9 points/game (2013-14)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K18 RATING: 74
(via FreeDawkins)