
Nick Young Has Lakers Rookies Call Him 'Daddy Swag'
Fans know Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young as Swaggy P, but Young's rookie teammates have to call him something different.
In an NBA.com video, Swaggy P revealed that rookie teammates Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson have to call him something special as part of their "rookie duties."
"Well the rooks know. Y'all gotta ask them what they gotta call me all year. When you talk to them next time, ask Jordan (Clarkson) what he calls me every morning, and ask Julius (Randle) what he calls me every morning. ...
It's got a little Swag in it.
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What exactly do the rookies have to call him?
Here's what Clarkson said: "We call him Scrappy Feet. Ugly feet. Naw, he told me to call him Daddy Swag. ... That's a rookie duty, so I'll make sure I get it done."
Randle was not as upfront about the nickname that he has to call Young. He did a good job of mumbling through his answer, as to not make public what he has to call his veteran teammate.
It's no secret that veterans have rookies do certain things just for fun. It happens in every sport, and something like this is no big deal. It may be embarrassing to reveal what a player has to call his veteran teammate, but this is relatively nothing compared to some of the other things that rookies have had to do to get their teammates' respect.
As Swaggy P said, he's going to have some fun with these rookies.
Visit NBA.com to see Young, Clarkson and Randle talk about the "rookie duties."
[h/t The Score]









