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Nick Young's sophomore slump with the Lakers

Nick Young had a rough second year in LA

What say we start things off with an egregious cliché. Cool? Cool. Merriam-Webster defines the term swagger as an "ostentatious display" or "bravado" carried out by one with "an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner". While even a casual observer can see these qualities radiating from Lakers guard Nick Young's every move, his nickname "Swaggy P" has always inspired plenty of confusion, derision and mockery.  Fans look down their noses at guys who give themselves nicknames. We want our favorite players to accept accolades and monikers humbly, to feign indifference and reluctance as the title is foisted upon them through more organic means.