Nick Young Reveals That the "Swaggy P" Nickname Came From God in a Dream

In a recent Instagram post, Nick Young said that he received the "Swaggy P" nickname from God in a dream.

May 16, 2014

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There's no denying that "Swaggy P" is a pretty awesome nickname. But where did Nick Young get it from? Tonight, Young posted a video on Instagram where he revealed that God gave him the nickname in a dream. Seriously.

Check out the above video to get the full story.

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Nick Young Reveals That the "Swaggy P" Nickname Came From God in a Dream

In a recent Instagram post, Nick Young said that he received the "Swaggy P" nickname from God in a dream.

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