D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young’s Snapchat video incident remains one of the most shocking scandals in the NBA.
D’Angelo Russell is an active NBA player. Russell plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team which released him in 2017 after a controversy. D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young were a part of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2016/2017 NBA season, but the duo were traded after a leaked Snapchat Incident. You can also find the top 50 NBA scandals here.
D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young Snapchat Incident Explained
In 2016, a viral Snapchat video was leaked which included the audio of D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young. D’Angelo Russell recored a video where Nick Young made a shocking revelation. Young was engaged to the Australian rapper and singer, Iggy Azalea. In the leaked Snapchat video, Young revealed he cheated on Iggy Azalea by being in affair with two women. One is Donatella Panayiotou and the other is Keonna Green, his high school girlfriend.
After the video was leaked, Izzy Azalea canceled the engagement with Young. After the announcement was made, Keonna Green revealed she was 22 weeks pregnant. Donatella Panayiotou, the TV presenter also confirmed she had a sexual relationship with the NBA player. After these incidents, the Los Angeles Lakers traded both D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young. Russell moved to the Brooklyn Nets and Young was traded to the Golden State Warriors. Magic Johnson was the president of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017 and he resigned after the leaked Snapchat Incident.
After 6 years, D’Angelo Russell made his return to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-trade and he receives $18.6 million as a salary. Nick Young retired from the NBA after the 2018 season with the Denver Nuggets. Young won the NBA 2018 season and he never made a comeback to the league. D’Angelo Russell had a nightmarish period after the Snapchat video was leaked. He was targeted by everyone. Russell was also avoided by his Los Angeles Lakers teammates who denied to share meeting and breakfast.
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FAQ
What is the Net Worth of D’Angelo Russell?
D’Angelo Russell has an estimated net worth of $60 million
Where was D’Angelo Russell Born?
D’Angelo Russell was born in Louisville, Kentucky
How many NBA titles has D’Angelo Russell won?
D’Angelo Russell won the NBA 2023 title with the Los Angeles Lakers
What is the Net Worth of Nick Young?
Nick Young has an estimated net worth of $25 million
Where was Nick Young born?
Nick Young was born in Los Angeles, California