Nick Young has had some adjusting to do from his shot-gunner habits with the Los Angeles Lakers upon signing with the Golden State Warriors. Matter of fact, Young has only attempted double-digit field goals in two of his 20 games played coming off the bench with his new team.

His teammate Kevin Durant, thinks that is about to change upon his return to Staples Center tonight.

“I don't need to try to get Nick going, he's gonna try himself,” said Durant. “He's gonna figure that out himself, so hopefully he has a great game tonight against his former team, you know they're gonna be coming at him, talking a little trash, so it should be fun.”

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Durant previously had predicted Young could lead the Warriors in scoring during any game and he doubled down on his prediction, saying tonight could be the night he comes unleashed.

“Check for it tonight, keep your antennas up,” said a smiling Durant. “Might be a Nick Young 20-field-goal-attempt night tonight.”

Swaggy P's best outing was undoubtedly his debut during the season-opener, when he was an unconscious 8-of-9 from the field, making up for Stephen Curry's early foul trouble. Young hit on 6-of-7 from deep, putting up a season-high 23 points against the Houston Rockets —  a mark he might look to surpass tonight against his former team.