Nick Young recalls revenge plot against D’Angelo Russell from 2016
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Nick Young discussed his desire to confront D’Angelo Russell following a 2016 incident related to Russell leaking a video of Young admitting to infidelity. Young expressed his anger towards Russell, feeling betrayed as teammates. He mentioned plans for revenge involving Russell's brother while also indicating that their relationship never recovered after the incident. Young shared these details during an appearance on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast.
- •Nick Young wanted to fight D’Angelo Russell in 2016.
- •Russell leaked a video of Young's infidelity confession.
- •Young felt Russell broke an unwritten teammate rule.
- •He sought revenge involving Russell's brother.
- •Their relationship reportedly ended after the incident.
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"Nick Young wanted to fight D’Angelo Russell in 2016. The two former Lakers teammates’ relationship was reportedly over after Russell leaked a video of Young confessing to cheating on his...
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