What Is Nick Young's Net Worth and Salary?
Nick Young is an American former professional basketball player who has a net worth of $25 million. Nick Young played for several teams throughout his 12-year NBA career, including the Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets. Known for his flashy style and scoring ability, Young was a fan favorite and had several memorable moments throughout his career. Nick retired from the NBA in 2019 after earning around $64 million in total salary. Young now focuses on his fashion brand, Most Hated, and is involved in various philanthropic efforts in his community. In 2015, Nick gained attention when he became engaged to popular music artist Iggy Azalea.
Early Life
Nick Young was born Nicholas Aaron Young on June 1, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Charles and Mae Young. Nick started playing basketball at an early age and went on to play for Cleveland High School. For college, he chose to play for the USC Trojans.
College Career
Young played for the Trojans from 2004 to 2007. He earned a spot on the All-Pac-10 First Team during the 2005–06 and the 2006–07 seasons. Over the course of the 2007 NCAA Tournament, Young helped lead the fifth-seeded Trojans to the Sweet Sixteen, during which they lost to one-seeded North Carolina (74–64). During a memorable game/performance, Young led the Trojans in scoring with 22 points when they played the Texas Longhorns in an 87–68 victory. At the time, the Longhorns featured National Player of the Year Kevin Durant (although Durant himself would end up scoring 30 points).
Instead of finishing his college career, Young opted to enter the NBA draft. He was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the draft.
NBA Career
Young played for several teams throughout his 12-year NBA career, including the Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets. Known for his flashy style and scoring ability, Young was a fan favorite and had several memorable moments throughout his career.
In terms of his career earnings, Young signed his first big contract in 2011 with the Wizards, a five-year deal worth $43.6 million. He then signed a one-year contract with the Lakers in 2013 worth $1.2 million before re-signing with them the following year in a four-year deal worth $21.5 million.
Young's biggest contract came in 2018 when he signed a one-year deal worth $5.2 million with the defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors. During the 2018-2019 season, Young played a key role off the bench for the Warriors, helping them reach the NBA Finals for the fifth consecutive season.
Despite being known primarily for his scoring ability, Young also had a reputation for being a bit of a character and was often seen as a fun-loving and entertaining player both on and off the court.
After a 12-year career, Young announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2019. His career earnings were estimated to be around $64 million.
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Personal Life
Young was featured in the documentary "Second Chance Season," in which his exploits, successes, and shortcomings were analyzed. Young continues to go by the nickname "Swaggy P," garnering a reputation as a dynamic player on the court and in his social dealings.
He previously dated Australian musician Iggy Azalea. Azalea confirmed their relationship in 2014, and they became engaged in 2015. Iggy ended their engagement in 2016 after she watched footage from their security camera and discovered that Nick had been unfaithful to her.
Since 2002, Young has been involved in an on-again, off-again relationship with entrepreneur Keonna Green, his high school sweetheart. They have welcomed three children together — sons Nick Jr. (born 2012) and Nyce (born 2019) and daughter Navi (born 2016). Nick and Keonna became engaged in December 2019.
Young is passionate about humanitarian causes, and he founded the Nick Young Foundation, which aims to help fight gang violence and provide support for gang violence victims through psychiatric services. Young has also voiced his intentions of offering his expertise as a basketball coach to underprivileged children.
