No. 3 – Nick Young is silencing critics
Against the Phoenix Suns, Nick Young led the Lakers with 22 points and seven rebounds. What? Who? Yes, Nick Young!
Nick Young 22 points and 7 rebounds, everyone still hating on Swaggy P or is he in your good graces again like the rest of us fans?
— Shereen Rayan - Sports Broadcaster/Writer (@SportsCrazee) November 7, 2016
Laker Nation turned quickly on Swaggy P over the last two seasons. The “Haters” were somewhat silenced over the last couple of games, and that was music to this long-time Lakers fan who remembers how prolific a shooter he can be.
He's still an idiot, but he's playing well enough for me to not hate him anymore.
— 5 Minute Movie Guy (@5minutemovieguy) November 7, 2016
Swaggy P’s four-point opportunities and plays are in full gear this season.
Here are the 31-year old’s average stats for the season thus far, his tenth season in the NBA and his fourth season as an LA Laker. Notice that his average blocks and rebound per game are higher than his career average along with his FG percentage:
Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 11/7/2016.
Nick Young’s totals for the year so far are as follows; notice he has made 19 out of 19 of his free-throws:
Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 11/7/2016.
Remember, Walton chose to keep Young because of what he saw in the preseason. One thing is for sure, if Swaggy P continues to have his swag back, that can only mean great things for this Lakers