Nick Young
Basketball player, NBA champion
Born
June 1st, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, Young played in the NBA for multiple teams, including the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors. He was drafted 16th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Wizards. Young earned a reputation as a prolific scorer, showcasing his shooting ability throughout his career. In 2015, he was a member of the Lakers team that won the NBA championship. Posting impressive scoring averages, he contributed to his teams' offensive efforts across various seasons before transitioning to a career in entertainment.
Won the NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2017
Played for the Los Angeles Lakers and averaged double-digit scoring
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