I don't have to go through life being mean or having a stern face just to play basketball. I enjoy the game and play it how I like to play it. — Nick Young Copy Share Image
I get criticized for being me. I'm enjoying life, and people see it as me not being serious. Not taking the game seriously. You shouldn't hate somebody for being themselves, for enjoying themselves. — Nick Young Copy Share Image
Aw man, growing up I just loved sneakers. In my neighborhood, having the freshest shoes was always a key. A major key. — Nick Young Copy Share Image
Even in practice, me and Kobe get into it every day. I do my best to challenge him. He's still going to be Kobe,… — Nick Young Copy Share Image
I've been in this league for 12 years. They can say I don't take the game serious, but somebody who don't take the game… — Nick Young Copy Share Image
I went from almost not playing in the NBA to playing on a championship team. — Nick Young Copy Share Image
If you don't have fun doing the things you love, doing your job, you shouldn't be doing it. — Nick Young Copy Share Image
God, in a dream, talked to me, and he gave me that name. I'm like, 'you know what God? That is a funny name!… — Nick Young Copy Share Image
