For his part, the 33-year-old has been productive when his number has been called. He’s shooting 40 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from 3-point range.
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Young has even put in work on the other end of the floor, making timely defensive stops. After the Warriors’ 115-86 Game 6 victory over the Rockets, the 10-year veteran talked about how this newfound defensive prowess came to be. Of course, he did it in typical Swaggy P fashion.
While both players made their marks in different eras, and at different positions, they aren’t dissimilar. Their eccentric personalities and off-the-court issues often overshadow their production on the court.
Young isn’t exactly putting on wedding dresses and dyeing his hair different colors, but ask yourself this: Do you associate No. 6 on the Warriors with Nick Young, or Swaggy P?
Regardless, as long as the dream-based advice remains about Rodman’s defensive abilities and nothing else, Golden State fans surely will welcome the two-time Defensive Player of the Year’s presence in Young’s mind with open arms.
