Joe Young Says He Slept on Pacers' Court; Made 500 Shots Every Time He Woke Up

Indiana Pacers guard Joe Young hasn't gotten much playing time this season. But he's apparently willing to go the extra mile to ensure he's ready if his name is called upon. 

Young tweeted that he slept on the floor of the Pacers' practice gym Wednesday night after the team landed home following their win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He said he took 500 shots for every time he woke up:

The gesture came hours after Young did not play a minute in Indiana's 116-113 win over Memphis. A 2015 second-round pick, Young has played a total of 51 minutes all season.

Given his minimal playing time, this was likely more of an affirmation of commitment to his craft and a way to stay loose more than anything. Young is not going to find much playing time in a point guard rotation that includes Darren Collison and Cory Joseph. Collison and Joseph are both off to solid starts to their season and seemingly in no danger of losing playing time. 

Young, 25, has played in a total of 83 games in his NBA career. No word on how many shots he wound up putting up due to his late-night wakeups.