http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/players/nick_young/22855 Recent articles about Nick Young en-us It's a debate that will live on in infamy: Is Quincy Pondexter a smooth operator or just a geek who asked a girl out over the Internet? Well, the Philadelphia 76ers' Nick Young certainly has an opinion, and he's thoroughly standing behind fellow small-forward-slash-shooting-guard Pondexter. During a TV interview on Thursday, Young was asked about Pondexter's Twitter game, and Young insisted that Pondexter's moves were absolutely legitimate. "Smooth, smooth," Young said. "[The Memphis Grizzlies] just made it to the Western Conference finals. They're on TV. He is the man right now. Gotta strike when you hot right there." Young isn't just talk. He put some weight behind his words when he actually emulated Pondexter. Before going off the air, Young, who is from Los Angeles, made sure he used his airtime to reach out to Miss California. For the record, the current Miss California USA is a young woman by the name of Mabelynn Capeluj . "Miss California, holla Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:49:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/young_channels_his_inner_pondexter/13738793 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/young_channels_his_inner_pondexter/13738793 Young channels his inner Pondexter http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/young_channels_his_inner_pondexter/13738793 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d3c79e99a654a8485e146511b5474e47e40c150/mini/6721590.jpg It’s a debate that will live on in infamy: Is Quincy Pondexter a smooth operator, or just a geek who asked a girl out over the Internet? Well, the Philadelphia 76ers’ Nick Young certainly has an opinion, and he’s thoroughly standing behind fellow small-forward-slash-shooting-guard Pondexter. During an appearance on ESPN’s SportsNation on Thursday, Young was asked about Pondexter’s Twitter game, and Young insisted that Pondexter’s moves were absolutely legitimate. “Smooth, smooth,” said Young. “[The Memphis Grizzlies] just made it to the Western Conference finals. They’re on TV. He is the man right now. Gotta strike when you hot right there.” In fact, Young isn’t just talk. He put some weight behind his words when he actually emulated Pondexter. Before going off the air, Young, who is from Los Angeles, made sure he used his airtime to reach Miss California. For the record, the current Miss California USA is a young woman by the name of Mabelynn Capeluj. “Mis... Fri, 31 May 2013 09:56:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_follows_quincy_pondexter_flirts_with_miss_california_on_twitter/13732448 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_follows_quincy_pondexter_flirts_with_miss_california_on_twitter/13732448 Nick Young Follows Quincy Pondexter, Flirts With Miss California on Twitter http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nick_young_follows_quincy_pondexter_flirts_with_miss_california_on_twitter/13732448 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/0601c0c50907ab9504180b2173d41c49f16568b5/mini/6885268.jpg Earlier this week, reports surfaced saying that a woman had filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young, alleging that the NBA player drugged her and then raped her. The incident allegedly occurred in 2011 and the woman accuses Young of sexual assault, sexual battery, and false imprisonment.On Thursday, Young responded to those troubling allegations via Instagram. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:51:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_uses_instagram_to_respond_to_sexual_assault_lawsuit/13632188 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_uses_instagram_to_respond_to_sexual_assault_lawsuit/13632188 Young responds to suit on Instagram http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nick_young_uses_instagram_to_respond_to_sexual_assault_lawsuit/13632188 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e9da4123c468792049b72f4c04e7707f6abfd3aa/mini/young.jpg The Philadelphia 76ers’ Nick Young has turned into a quality player on the court, averaging more than 10 points a game in three of the last four seasons. However, his life off the court may be becoming tumultuous. Young has been accused of drugging and raping a woman in a lawsuit in 2011, according to TMZ. The woman, who filed her suit as Jane Doe, claims she woke up in Young’s bed bleeding, unable to remember the events of the previous night. According to TMZ, Jane Doe says she met Young at the Crown Bar in West Hollywood. She says Young bought her and a friend a glass of champagne, and shortly after that point her memory cuts out. The next morning, Young took the woman home, but from there she immediately went to the UCLA Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, according to TMZ. There a rape kit confirmed that she had gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GBH) in her system, and that her injuries were consistent with rape. Jane Doe says she continues to undergo psychiatric evaluations. Young, fo... Wed, 15 May 2013 11:21:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_76ers_nick_young_accused_of_drugging_raping_woman_in_lawsuit/13622282 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_76ers_nick_young_accused_of_drugging_raping_woman_in_lawsuit/13622282 Report: 76ers’ Nick Young Accused of Drugging, Raping Woman in Lawsuit http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_76ers_nick_young_accused_of_drugging_raping_woman_in_lawsuit/13622282 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b72c077a7c2b87424359c1335d6afbaf65b70a50/mini/6916132.jpg via TMZ A woman has accused Nick Young of the Philadelphia 76ers of sexual assault and battery. She claims that the NBA star slipped a date-rape drug on her drink and proceeded with his indiscretions. Charges have been filed. per TMZ A woman is suing Philadelphia 76ers star Nick Young for sexual assault — claiming he roofied her back in 2011 … then raped her vaginally and anally. The woman filed the lawsuit anonymously under the name Jane Doe, claiming she ran into Young at Crown Bar in West Hollywood … and he bought her and her friend champagne. According to the suit, the woman’s recollection of the evening ceased shortly after she downed the drink … and she believes it’s because Young had slipped the date rape drug gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) into it. The woman claims she woke up the next morning in Young’s bed, bleeding from her vagina and rectum. She says Young admitted to having sex with her the night before, but claimed he stopped because she passed out. According to t... Wed, 15 May 2013 01:30:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_accused_of_rape/13620209 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_accused_of_rape/13620209 Nick Young accused of rape http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nick_young_accused_of_rape/13620209 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b72c077a7c2b87424359c1335d6afbaf65b70a50/mini/6916132.jpg My first question is always why is she suing and not going to the police? According to TMZ this happened back in 2011 with Young was a member of the Clippers. A woman is suing Philadelphia 76ers star Nick Young for sexual assault — claiming he roofied her back in 2011 … then raped her vaginally and anally. According to the suit, the woman’s recollection of the evening ceased shortly after she downed the drink … and she believes it’s because Young had slipped the date rape drug gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) into it. The woman claims she woke up the next morning in Young’s bed, bleeding from her vagina and rectum. She says Young admitted to having sex with her the night before, but claimed he stopped because she passed out. According to the suit, the woman demanded to be taken home by Young — he obliged — and she beelined for the UCLA Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, where she took a rape kit and was tested for STDs. She claims a test at the center confirmed she had been drugged, and determ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:53:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sixers_nick_young_sued_for_allegedly_raping_a_woman_anally/13619741 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sixers_nick_young_sued_for_allegedly_raping_a_woman_anally/13619741 Sixers Nick Young Sued for Allegedly Raping a Woman Anally http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/sixers_nick_young_sued_for_allegedly_raping_a_woman_anally/13619741 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c968bd6562ec28aadc9eb39e2454f08b3e81b18e/mini/6921452.jpg Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young is facing a lawsuit after allegedly giving a woman a date rape drug and sexually assaulting her. The woman is suing Young for sexual assault, sexual battery, and false imprisonmentThe woman filed the suit anonymously under the name Jane Doe and alleges that she and a friend met Young at a bar in West Hollywood. It was there that Young bought her and her friend a drink.More on the story from TMZ:According to the suit, the woman’s recollection of the evening ceased shortly after she downed the drink … and she believes it’s because Young had slipped the date rape drug gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) into it.According to the suit, the woman demanded to be taken home by Young — he obliged — and she beelined for the UCLA Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, where she took a rape kit and was tested for STDs. She claims a test at the center confirmed she had been drugged, and determined the injuries to her vagina and rectum were consistent with rape.The wo... Tue, 14 May 2013 23:12:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/sixers_guard_nick_young_sued_accused_of_sexual_assault_and_battery/13619567 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/sixers_guard_nick_young_sued_accused_of_sexual_assault_and_battery/13619567 Young accused of sexual assault, sued http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/sixers_guard_nick_young_sued_accused_of_sexual_assault_and_battery/13619567 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/c/6cd2250128b641923bb01f46a2747bd19fc6ee01/mini/young.jpg Nick Young’s(Philadelphia 76ers) kick game was on-point as he shared a photo with his fans on Instagram wearing a fresh pair of $140 Air Jordan Retro 1 ‘Royal’ sneakers, coordinated with a royal blue varsity jacket, and  print collar shirt. Nick finished off his fly look with a chic pair of sunglasses. I  loved how Nick wore his Jordan Retro 1 sneakers, the good thing about the retro 1′s is it’s versatility,  as you can pretty much wear them with any type of outfit. The traditional way would be casually(  jeans, tees, etc.) or  you can add a modernistic feel to your formal wear, and throw these kicks on with a nice slim-fit suit. It’s possible, trust me. What are your thoughts on Nick’s look?? $140 Air Jordan Retro 1 ‘Royal’ sneakers photo via instagram Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:53:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_style_nick_youngs_instagram_air_jordan_retro_1_royal_sneakers/13395868 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_style_nick_youngs_instagram_air_jordan_retro_1_royal_sneakers/13395868 NBA Style: Nick Young’s Instagram Air Jordan Retro 1 ‘Royal’ Sneakers http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nba_style_nick_youngs_instagram_air_jordan_retro_1_royal_sneakers/13395868 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/c/1c5e0879d03ae9a405b64461839ab17dc5c01462/mini/6876900.jpg Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young aka Swaggy P hit up Instagram to share his fresh game day fit with his fans. Nick is ready for spring, as he brings the loud prints out wearing a dope Spring 2013 Balenciaga Floral-print shirt, keeping the tones high  with a bright pair of orange-red trousers. There is no way you couldn’t see Nick coming at you from a mile away with this ensemble on. But Keep your eyes on Nick, the Kid got style, he’s up there with the best of them in the NBA. Are you feeling the look? photos via instagram/style Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:16:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/athletes_fashion_philadelphia_76ers_nick_youngs_instagram_spring_2013_balenciaga_floral_print_shirt/13212436 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/athletes_fashion_philadelphia_76ers_nick_youngs_instagram_spring_2013_balenciaga_floral_print_shirt/13212436 Athletes Fashion: Philadelphia 76ers Nick Young’s Instagram Spring 2013 Balenciaga Floral Print Shirt http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/athletes_fashion_philadelphia_76ers_nick_youngs_instagram_spring_2013_balenciaga_floral_print_shirt/13212436 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d3c79e99a654a8485e146511b5474e47e40c150/mini/6721590.jpg After the Clippers huge overtime win against the Grizzlies on Monday night that gave them a 3-1 series lead, Nick Young decided to play a practical joke on the media. Do we know for sure that it was a practical joke? Absolutely not, but we’re trying to convince ourselves that that was the case. As you can see from the photo above, Young took the podium wearing one of the ugliest shirts you’ll ever see. When Chris Paul pointed out that it was Young who got the Clippers going with a big three-pointer, Nick credited his post-game wardrobe selection. “It’s the shirt, man,” Young said with a smile. “What do you want me to say?” Paul said when a reporter asked for his thoughts on the shirt. “All I’m saying is you’ve got to feel pretty good about yourself to wear that shirt.” With everyone in the media howling, Young then got up and gave his seat to Blake Griffin, who was dressed in a standard shirt, tie, and sport coat. Griffin may have scored 30 points to Young’s nine, but Young left more Tue, 08 May 2012 09:04:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_wears_one_of_the_ugliest_shirts_youll_ever_see_picture/10743884 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_wears_one_of_the_ugliest_shirts_youll_ever_see_picture/10743884 Nick Young wears one of the ugliest shirts you’ll ever see (Picture) http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nick_young_wears_one_of_the_ugliest_shirts_youll_ever_see_picture/10743884 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/b/fbddbf43795a86e3f25cd2d4830406ff3eaf5c7a/mini/PicImg_Sports_News_7354.jpg Clippers management asked Nick Young whether he knew the way to Staples Center, but of course he did. He could drive it from memory. And as the Los Angeles native, who starred at Reseda Cleveland High and then at USC, weaved along the freeways of his youth Saturday, he did so slowly, and not just because of rain or traffic. "I was just trying to take this all in, as I was driving," said the shooting guard and newest member of the Clippers. The former Washington Wizards guard was relocated to his old stomping grounds via a three-team, five-player trade Thursday. He didn't have any inkling it would take place until that afternoon, when his mother called. "She was screaming," he said, smiling. Tim Floyd, his coach at USC, called too, as did a few other NBA players who hail from L.A. to congratulate him on his homecoming. Young called his return to L.A. a "dream come true," and it was something he had dreamed about often. He said he was willing to veto his no-trade clau Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:24:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/young_happy_to_return_to_la/10341244 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/young_happy_to_return_to_la/10341244 Young happy to return to LA http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/young_happy_to_return_to_la/10341244 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/65262ddf5522a70469e8f89605ae162ab2d0e2fa/mini/PicImg_Washington_Wizards_vs_ae65.jpg In the second quarter of the Washington Wizards’ upset of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, Nick Young may have attempted one of the worst layups in the NBA. Down by seven at the time, Wizards rookie Shelvin Mack started a fast break by finding Nick Young with the outlet pass. It looked like an easy two points for Nick Young but he inexplicably threw the ball over the backboard. Watch the video to see if for yourself, it is definitely a head scratcher. Click here to view the embedded video. Article found on: Cosby Sweaters Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:56:26 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_needs_to_go_back_to_the_basics_starting_with_the_layup/10259410 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_needs_to_go_back_to_the_basics_starting_with_the_layup/10259410 Video: Nick Young totally whiffs on layup http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nick_young_needs_to_go_back_to_the_basics_starting_with_the_layup/10259410 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/1/41fab77f092d3e1810be8cb1a57e294099076900/mini/layup-miss.jpg Nick Young is a fickle man. The Wizards guard has ended his boycott of the Michael Jordan shoe/clothing brand that started less than two months ago. Young was upset with Jordan’s hard-line stance against the players during the lockout and declared he was boycotting Jumpman. That came to an end with the release of the Air Jordan 11s that caused a frenzy among shoppers. “Those were some of my favorites,” Young said of the Jordan shoes. “I might have to give Jordan a call and apologize. I didn’t know those came out. Those were my favorites.” “Protest is over. I’m sorry Michael,” Young told Wizards Insider. Clearly you can see that Young is a man of principle. It’s likely he denounced Jordan because he was hurt during the lockout; he considers Mike his hero. I just hope he wasn’t one of the crazy people causing stampedes at the mall in search of the sneakers. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:56:19 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_ends_his_michael_jordan_boycott/8935777 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nick_young_ends_his_michael_jordan_boycott/8935777 Nick Young Ends His Michael Jordan Boycott http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nick_young_ends_his_michael_jordan_boycott/8935777 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/65262ddf5522a70469e8f89605ae162ab2d0e2fa/mini/PicImg_Washington_Wizards_vs_ae65.jpg