Career Timeline of Nick Young (basketball): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 10, 2025

Discover the career path of Nick Young (basketball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Nick Young, also known as "Swaggy P," is a former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at USC, earning two first-team All-Pac-10 selections. Young was drafted 16th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2007 NBA draft. His NBA career culminated in winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2018.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Young joins USC

In 2004, Nicholas Young started playing for the University of Southern California.

April 15, 2007: Young Declares for NBA Draft

On April 15, 2007, Nicholas Young announced to the Los Angeles Times that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2007 NBA draft.

December 15, 2007: First NBA Start

On December 15, 2007, Nicholas Young started his first career NBA game for the Washington Wizards against the Sacramento Kings.

2007: Young drafted by Wizards

In 2007, Nicholas Young was selected by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA draft with the 16th overall pick.

January 11, 2011: Career High 43 Points

On January 11, 2011, Nicholas Young scored a career-high 43 points against the Sacramento Kings.

March 15, 2012: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On March 15, 2012, Nicholas Young was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-way trade.

April 16, 2012: Clippers Clinch Playoff Berth

On April 16, 2012, Nicholas Young helped the Clippers clinch their first playoff berth in 6 years.

July 12, 2012: Young Signs with 76ers

On July 12, 2012, Nicholas Young signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

July 11, 2013: Young Signs with Lakers

On July 11, 2013, Nicholas Young signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 21, 2014: Young Re-Signs with Lakers

On July 21, 2014, Nicholas Young re-signed with the Lakers to a reported four-year, $21.5 million contract.

December 17, 2016: Season-High 32 Points

On December 17, 2016, Nicholas Young scored a season-high 32 points with eight three-pointers in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

June 21, 2017: Young declines contract option

On June 21, 2017, Nicholas Young elected not to exercise his option to extend his contract for the 2017–18 season, becoming a free agent.

July 7, 2017: Young signs with Warriors

On July 7, 2017, Nicholas Young signed with the Golden State Warriors.

October 17, 2017: Warriors debut

On October 17, 2017, Nicholas Young debuted for the Warriors, scoring 23 points with six 3-pointers in a loss to the Houston Rockets.

December 10, 2018: Young signs with Nuggets

On December 10, 2018, Nicholas Young signed with the Denver Nuggets.

2018: NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2018, Nicholas Young helped the Warriors win the NBA Finals, securing his first NBA championship.

2018: Young wins NBA Championship

In 2018, Nicholas Young won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.

September 26, 2023: Young signs with Macau Black Bears

On September 26, 2023, Nicholas Young signed with the Macau Black Bears of The Asian Tournament (TAT), although the event was later cancelled.

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