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Report: Nick Young accused of stealing phone, hitting fan in nuts after unwanted photo

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 18: Nick Young #34 of the Denver Nuggets plays the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Nick Young and J.R. Smith don’t share just being past-their-prime shooting guards not playing.

Young also allegedly followed Smith’s example in snatching a phone from a fan taking an unwanted photograph – with the addition of a crotch shot.
TMZ:

Law enforcement sources tell us ... the LAPD received a call on Jan. 4 from a man who claims he was assaulted by Swaggy P when he tried to take his photo at a popular L.A. car wash.
The man acknowledged Young didn’t want to be photographed but he snapped a pic anyway -- and that’s when Young snapped ... confronting the fan, allegedly firing off a nut shot and swiping the phone.

It’s rude to photograph someone against their wishes. But people don’t hold a reasonable expectation of privacy in a public place, and Young’s alleged behavior isn’t a reasonable response.

It’s also important to remember: No charges have been filed, and Young deserves an opportunity to defend himself.