Team Event - catching up with Nick Young
We caught up with Nick Young who volunteered to stay with Assist GM KidJustin, the Clipper Spirit Dance team, and the Clipper Fan Patrol at a team event the Clippers held today for their fans.
The entire team flew back to Los Angeles after their victory in Salt Lake against the Jazz and are flying to New Orleans tonight to face off against the Hornets tomorrow. Young, still serving his league suspension, stayed at the event since he would not be able to play in the game anyways.
Media: How has it been dealing with the suspension?
Young:Tough, really tough. I see my team everyday, at events like this, in practice, even when we are hanging out. But I can't be with them on the floor. I wanted to move to another team so I could get more playing time and help them win, I can't do that being stuck in street clothes.
Media: So what kind things can you do while suspended?
Young:At least they let me travel with the team and join events and practices. It really gives me the opportunity to bond with my new teammates as well as give back to my hometown, Los Angeles.
Media: How does it feel to be back home by the way?
Young:Great! I really missed all of my friends, family, even the weather! Nothing against Washington, it is a great city, but this is my hometown. I can't wait to show them my skills on the hardwood once again.
Media: So when you do get back on the floor, what will you bring to this team...they are already 7-0 without you?
Young:Heart and intensity and the hunger to win. I was brought in knowing I would be one of the first options off the bench and provide them with high scoring for the second unit. But the way Ryan is struggling right now, if they fell the Al still needs time, I can easily step in and start in the time being.
Media: Well it was nice catching up with you, I hope the league sorts this out soon enough?
Young:Yea...I hope so too. Thanks.
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![]() Baron's D was so good, Okafor just ran off the court. |
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Justine. wrote:Does Rasual Butler on your team? Or he is injured?
George7 wrote:KidJustin, a good trade in mind?
Martti. wrote:I believe Okafor is in the gif, not West.
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