Former Lakers Guard Nick Young Criticizes the NBA, Calls It a ‘Corner Dude’ and ‘Liquor Store Dude’ League
Key points:
- Former Lakers guard Nick Young criticizes the NBA, calling it a 'corner dude' and 'liquor store dude' league.
- Young claims he 'created' Paul George's game, suggesting it is easier for players to receive higher contracts for doing less.
- Young reflects on his own career and believes the current generation of players has it easier in the NBA.
Former Lakers guard Nick Young sparked controversy with his comments about the NBA, claiming he ‘created’ Paul George’s game. Young also criticized the lack of talent in the league, referring to it as a ‘liquor store dude’ league. While George has had more individual success, Young believes he played similarly during his time in the NBA. Young had a solid career, averaging 11.4 points and winning an NBA title with the Golden State Warriors. He feels players today have it easier due to the changing landscape of the league.
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