When Swag Goes Wrong: Nick Young's Hilarious Layup Fail

 By 
Sam Laird
 on 
When Swag Goes Wrong: Nick Young's Hilarious Layup Fail

Nick Young of the Los Angeles Lakers isn't a huge star, but he is a talented young NBA player. He's flashy both on and off the court, going by the nickname "Swaggy P."

But swag is a volatile compound, which Young demonstrated on Sunday night with one of the more preposterous NBA layup fails in recent memory. Driving the right baseline, Young forsook a simple shot attempt to spin 360 degrees under the rim and try something more remarkable. Something more exciting -- more swaggy.

It did not go well:

Wait, did we say it didn't go well? On second thought, we couldn't have asked for anything more. God bless you, Swaggy P. God bless you indeed, young man.

BONUS: 25 of YouTube's Funniest Sports Fails

[nggallery id=7157]

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!