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Nick Young Playing His Way Into the Rotation
Not only should Nick Young make the roster, but he should be a key part of the Lakers bench unit
Give Nicholas Aaron Young a hand, Los Angeles. Young went from expendable to invaluable over night for the Lakers. His combination of shooting and defense is something very few players on the roster can offer.
Is it just preseason? Yes, but Young hasn’t looked this good since before he re-upped with the Lakers in 2013.
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I’m hesitant to say Swaggy P is back, but only because I’m not sure we’re even looking at the same player. At 30-years-old, Young has found his ways to improve his game.
Even when Young was knocking down shots in bunches back in 2013, he wasn’t the most efficient shooter. That is no longer the case.
Young ended the night with a team-high 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting in 17 minutes.
He has also shown better instincts as both a playmaker and a defender. Again, completely different player.
If Young carries this play into the season, Luke Walton will be hard pressed to find a good reason not to play him.
That’s not to say Walton should prioritize finding playing time for Young over developing Brandon Ingram, but Young has earned the right to hear his number called regularly.