History of Nick Young (basketball) in Timeline
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.
June 1, 1985: Nicholas Young's birth
Nicholas Aaron Young was born on June 1, 1985.
2002: Relationship with Keonna Green begins
In 2002, Nicholas Young began an on-again, off-again relationship with Keonna Green.
2003: CIF L.A. City Section First Team Honors
In 2003, Young earned CIF L.A. City Section first team honors.
2004: Young joins USC
In 2004, Nicholas Young started playing for the University of Southern California.
2004: Senior Year at Cleveland High School
In 2004, as a senior at Cleveland High School, Young averaged 27.2 points and 10.8 rebounds, earning several honors. He was also recognized as a top player nationally.
2005: All-Pac-10 First Team selection
In the 2005–06 season, Nicholas Young was selected for the All-Pac-10 First Team.
2006: All-Pac-10 First Team selection
In the 2006–07 season, Nicholas Young was selected for the All-Pac-10 First Team.
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: Second Chance Season documentary
In 2007, Nicholas Young became the main subject of the documentary "Second Chance Season".
2007: NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
In 2007, Nicholas Young led the fifth-seeded USC Trojans to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to North Carolina.
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 5, 2010: Antics with Gilbert Arenas
On January 5, 2010, Nicholas Young participated in antics with Gilbert Arenas, leading to a fine.
January 9, 2010: Young Fined for Antics
On January 9, 2010, Nicholas Young was fined $10,000 by the Washington Wizards for participating in antics before a game on January 5, 2010, against the Philadelphia 76ers involving Gilbert Arenas.
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.
2012: First Son born
In 2012, Nicholas Young and Keonna Green had their first son.
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.
October 2014: Internet Meme
In October 2014, a screenshot from Nicholas Young's YouTube video went viral, becoming an internet meme.
June 1, 2015: Engagement to Iggy Azalea
On June 1, 2015, Nicholas Young and Iggy Azalea announced their engagement.
November 30, 2016: Ruled out with strained calf muscle
On November 30, 2016, Nicholas Young was ruled out for two to four weeks due to a strained right calf muscle.
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.
2016: Daughter born
In 2016, Nicholas Young and Keonna Green had a daughter.
April 2, 2017: Shut down by Lakers
On April 2, 2017, Nicholas Young was shut down by the Lakers for the last five regular-season games.
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.
2017: Teammate with Kevon Looney
In 2017–18, Nicholas Young became teammates with his cousin, Kevon Looney, on the Warriors.
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.
2019: Engagement to Keonna Green
In 2019, Nicholas Young and Keonna Green became engaged.
September 10, 2022: Boxing Debut
On September 10, 2022, Nicholas Young made his boxing debut against TikTok star Malcolm Minikon.
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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