A swirl of negativity surrounded Nick Young involving seemingly everything. His poor shooting numbers. His persistent injuries. His commitment. His love for the cameras. His post-game celebration over a rare victory against Boston that sparked scorn from Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Lakers coach Byron Scott.
Yet, Young still maintained he feels “confident” that he will return next season still wearing a Lakers uniform.
“I’m confident in everything,” Young said. “Whatever happens, happens. It’s meant to happen.”
If the Lakers have their wish, this will mark the end of the so-called Swaggy P era. With Young averaging 13.