In the ever-entertaining world of NBA drama, few storylines have aged like fine wine, or perhaps sour vinegar, quite like the tension between Nick Young and D’Angelo Russell. Nearly a decade after their infamous fallout, Young has resurfaced with a sharp-tongued response to Russell’s latest controversy, delivering a quote that’s equal parts petty and poetic:
“God answers all prayers… Snitches never prosper.”
To understand the weight of Young’s words, we need to rewind to 2016, when Russell, then a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers, secretly recorded a video of Young admitting to cheating on his then-fiancée, Iggy Azalea. The clip, leaked via Snapchat, ignited a media firestorm and fractured the Lakers locker room. Russell was labeled a snitch, Young’s relationship imploded, and the incident became one of the most talked-about betrayals in modern NBA history.
Now in 2025, the tables have turned. Russell, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, is facing allegations of infidelity after an OnlyFans model known as “Jaw Morant” leaked screenshots and alleged FaceTime calls suggesting he cheated on his longtime partner, Laura Ivaniukas. The model claims Russell sent her over $5,000 and invited her to Miami, sparking a wave of online scrutiny.
When asked about the scandal, Young didn’t hold back. In a street interview, he quipped:
“God answers all prayers… Jaw Morant, she’s the GOAT… Snitches never prosper.”
“God answer all prayers… Snitches never prosper”
– Nick Young on D’Angelo Russell getting exposed for cheating
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Young’s reaction isn’t just about revenge, it’s a reflection of how deeply locker room trust runs in professional sports. The 2016 incident didn’t just affect Young’s personal life; it altered team dynamics, damaged reputations, and forced Russell to rebuild his image over several seasons. Though Russell eventually found success with multiple teams, including a stint with the Lakers again, the shadow of that betrayal never fully disappeared.
