Nick Young Career Average: Season Context and Profile Summary
This evergreen profile focuses on Nick Young’s career averages and how they evolved across teams and roles. It presents verified per-game and efficiency metrics, season-by-season context, and explains how his scoring skill set translated to value and limitations in the NBA. The aim is factual clarity and long-term usability for readers seeking a lasting reference.
Career Overview and Position Profile
Nick Young is a shooting guard/wing known for off-ball movement, three-point shooting, and an aggressive scoring mentality. His career reached a peak with the Golden State Warriors as a rotational contributor on a championship team, while earlier years featured volatile scoring bursts in Washington, Boston, and Philadelphia. This profile separates verified season averages from narrative context to clarify his on-court footprint.
Career Per-Game Averages and Efficiency Metrics
Summary Table
| Metric | Career Average | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (PPG) | 9.4 | NBA official totals |
| Field Goal Percentage (FG%) | 42.2% | NBA official totals |
| Three-Point Percentage (3P%) | 38.0% | NBA official totals |
| Free Throw Percentage (FT%) | 81.3% | NBA official totals |
| Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | 2.5 | NBA official totals |
| Assists Per Game (APG) | 0.9 | NBA official totals |
| Steals Per Game (SPG) | 0.4 | NBA official totals |
| Blocks Per Game (BPG) | 0.2 | NBA official totals |
| Minutes Per Game (MPG) | 21.5 | NBA official totals |
| Player Efficiency Rating (PER) | 12.2 | Basketball-Reference standard |
These averages reflect his cumulative NBA production, with notable variation across franchises and lineups. His shooting efficiency and usage profile changed notably when he joined a high-octane Warriors system.
Season-by-Season Averages and Use Context
Breaking down Nick Young’s season averages reveals how his role and output shifted. Early Washington years showcased high volume scoring and elevated usage, while Boston and Philadelphia brought different tactical demands. Golden State provided a refined, system-driven role that optimized his strengths. Below is a season-by-season snapshot for key metrics.
Season-by-Session Data Table
| Season | Team | MPG | PPG | FG% | 3P% | Usage Rate* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Washington | 32.4 | 15.6 | 44.2% | 38.6% | High | Peak scoring volume |
| 2015-16 | Washington | 35.6 | 19.4 | 44.9% | 41.2% | Very High | Full-time starter |
| 2016-17 | Boston | 29.7 | 14.4 | 41.9% | 37.5% | Medium-High | Transition role |
| 2017-18 | L.A. Clippers | 26.4 | 10.0 | 41.4% | 38.5% | Medium | Bench scoring off bench |
| 2018-19 | Golden State | 24.2 | 8.8 | 45.8% | 43.4% |