Nick Young is a Los Angeles native and grew up a Lakers fan so of course he loves playing for the team he grew up idolizing. But… obviously his love is clouding his judgement. The Lakers are currently 11-24 and will likely miss the playoffs while their counterparts, the Los Angeles Clippers are currently 23-12 in the sixth spot of the Western Conference. Young played with the Clippers in 2012 but says he prefers the Lakers because they have a winning atmosphere.
Nick Young enjoyed his brief time with the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent 22 regular season games with the franchise in 2012, went to the playoffs, and was part of one of the greatest comebacks in postseason history.
“I was really one of the reasons that happened,” said a grinning Young, who never lacks for confidence.
But when it comes to learning and improving, the L.A. native said he’s had a better experience with the Lakers.
“Being a Laker, there’s nothing like it,” Young said. “I think I learn more just being here and being around an atmosphere of winning, toughness and learning how to play under a great player like Kobe (Bryant).”
The Lakers are 11-24 and on pace for the worst 82-game record in franchise history. Entering Thursday’s game against the Clippers at Staples Center the franchise with 16 NBA titles has lost eight of their last nine games against the team with none, including a 118-111 loss to the Clippers on Halloween night.
But when further explained, you can tell Young holds a bit of animosity towards the Clippers.
He saw the writing on the wall in the offseason of 2012 when the Clippers signed Jamal Crawford to be their sixth man.
“I was a little disappointed,” he said. “While I was a Clipper I felt like I wasn’t being used right anyway.”
