Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has long been known for his colorful personality, with his “Swaggy P” alter-ego to his Cheshire Cat grin bringing a bit of good-natured humor to the NBA. Players are often praised for their serious, no-nonsense professionalism, but Young has proven that hard work can feature a bit of fun, too.
In fact, Young’s resurrection was one of the feel-good stories of the regular season. He was thought to be a near-lock to be cut by the Lakers prior to training camp, but head coach Luke Walton opted to give him a chance to prove himself.