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Lakers: Biggest Surprises of the Season So Far

By Shereen Rayan

October 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black (28) controls the ball after stealing the ball from Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black (28) controls the ball after stealing the ball from Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) gestures after making a three point basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) gestures after making a three point basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

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!

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.

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:

Per Game Table
Season Tm G GS FG FG% 3P 3P% 2P 2P% eFG% FT FT% TRB AST STL BLK PTS
2016-17 LAL 7 7 4.4 .431 2.1 .333 2.3 .593 .535 2.7 1.000 3.0 1.0 0.6 0.6 13.7
Career 583 140 4.2 .418 1.3 .369 2.9 .444 .482 2.1 .835 2.0 1.0 0.6 0.2 11.9

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:

Totals Table
Season Tm Lg G FG FG% 3P 3P% 2P 2P% eFG% FT FTA FT% TRB AST STL BLK PF PTS
2016-17 LAL NBA 7 31 .431 15 .333 16 .593 .535 19 19 1.000 21 7 4 4 27 96
Career NBA 583 2449 .418 758 .369 1691 .444 .482 1253 1500 .835 1184 598 323 117 1102 6909

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

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