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Nick Young Retired

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 2007
1× NBA ChampionRetired greatLos Angeles Lakers
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In short

Nick Young is a retired guard best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. Swaggy P; a confident bucket-getter. Career averages: 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1 assists per game.

Scoring map · Nick’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Nick Young is a retired NBA guard. Swaggy P; a confident bucket-getter.

He averaged 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1 assists and won 1 title over his career.

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Career avg
11.4 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
1.9 rpg
career
Assists
1 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Nick Young is a retired guard, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Swaggy P; a confident bucket-getter.

He retired with career averages of 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

Swaggy P; a confident bucket-getter.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring67
Playmaking41
Rebounding42
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism67
Clutch56
RetiredLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

Swaggy P; a confident bucket-getter.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
11.4
per game
Career RPG
1.9
per game
Career APG
1
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerSwaggy P; a confident bucket-getter.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Los Angeles Lakers name.

Nick Young's career is complete: Swaggy P; a confident bucket-getter.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 1× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Nick Young's career averages?

Nick Young averaged 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1 assists per game.

Is Nick Young in the Hall of Fame?

Nick Young is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.