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May 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts in the first half against the Denver Nuggets during game three of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Even after 20 years in the league, one could say that LeBron James is at the top of his game. And he could be considered the best player in the league wherever he goes. However, the same cannot be said when James makes his way to the Drew League. At least according to Nick Young, also known as Swaggy P.
Nick Young was one of the most streakiest shooters back in the league. And his latest claim may not only infuriate LeBron James but also the army that supports The King on social media as well.
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Swaggy P says he can take on LeBron James
Nick Young had a solid NBA career where he also won one NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors. But to claim that he would get the best of none other than The King himself may be going a bit too far.

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Given that LeBron James is 38 years old now, that does not take away from his longevity as a player. James is still among the players that are at the top of the league. And he has barely shown signs of slowing down.
So for Nick Young to claim that he could defeat LeBron James in the Drew League may not sit well with many. Young was a great shooter, just not a consistent one. So, if he gets going, there is next to nothing one can do to stop him.
NBA Champion Swappy P on Lakers' @KingJames:
"I guarantee if seen LeBron in front of me at the @DrewLeague you wouldn't know who is the best player in the NBA," says @NickSwagyPYoung.
"LeBron is a G.O.A.T; when come to that Drew back when I was Swaggy, that's how crazy it… pic.twitter.com/we7HPKvY28
— Landon Buford (@LandonBuford) September 7, 2023
However, the real question is, will he be able to get his groove on? Recently, while on Instagram Live, Young said, “I guarantee if seen LeBron in front of me at the Drew League you wouldn’t know who is the best player in the NBA.”
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Young making big claims after the Kobe Bryant incident
Nick Young was part of the Los Angeles Lakers squad as well. Especially during the time, Kobe Bryant was in his twilight years. During one of Kobe’s final games, Young wanted Bryant’s autograph on his shoes.
But instead, Bryant threw away his Adidas sneakers in the trash. And now, seven years later to that incident, Young is making some big claims against one of the best players in the league, if not the best.
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He also went on to add, “LeBron is a G.O.A.T; when come to that Drew back when I was Swaggy, that’s how crazy it could be… He knows I get buckets. I love LeBron. That’s my dog!”
Now, the showdown between James and Young at the Drew League would be one to watch as LBJ loves it when someone talks trash, only to prove them wrong.
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