Nick Young got his Golden State Warriors career off to the right start, and the fans loved it.
Young signed with Golden State during the offseason after spending the previous four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The bench player made his early case for Sixth Man of the Year by breaking a Warriors record for most three pointers made in a team debut in a season opener.
With 6 threes tonight, Nick Young now holds the record for the most tallied in a Warriors debut and in any season opener.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) October 18, 2017
Here’s a look at the five three-pointers Swaggy P made during the first half.
All five Nick Young three pointers in the first half vs Rockets #SwaggyP #MVP pic.twitter.com/a6fD7qlmdc
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) October 18, 2017
After Young made his fifth three of the first half, Twitter went nuts.
Here’s a look at the reaction:
From his former Lakers teammate Jordan Clarkson:
go crazy swag hahaha
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) October 18, 2017
And from many others:
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 18, 2017
let’s just retire Swaggy’s jersey
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) October 18, 2017
swaggy p..the new microwave
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 18, 2017
— Reid Forgrave (@ReidForgrave) October 18, 2017
Grandkids: Grandpa, can you tell us about how people used to make fun of 6 time MVP and NBA Champion Nick Young on that Twitter website?
— Clemzingis (@TheClemReport) October 18, 2017
Swaggy P about to get some Silicon Valley endorsements
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) October 18, 2017
Just give the MVP award to Swaggy now, it's over
— Robert Littal (@BSO) October 18, 2017
Young shot 8-for-9 including 6 of 7 on 3-pointers for 23 points, though his Golden State Warriors lost 122-121 to Houston.
