Atlanta Hawks Superstar Trae Young is considered one of the biggest villains in New York City. His villain arc began in the 2021 NBA playoffs when the Atlanta Hawks faced the New York Knicks in the first round. With the Knicks fans shouting profanities at the 2-time All-Star, Trae hit a game-winning floater with just 1 second remaining on the clock. The whole arena went silent as Trae Young shushed the crowd, “It’s quiet as f**k in here.” Trae beat the New York Knicks in 5 games and sent them packing with a final bow at the Garden.

Trae Young returned to the city of New York this weekend, but this time, it was not to put a dagger in the hearts of Knicks fans.

Trae Young returns to New York City for a different reason

With the 2023 Tennis US Open in full swing, many famous personalities have graced the arena with their presence to witness the Greatest Tennis Players in the world. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, and Singer Justin Bieber have all attended the tournament. The Most Hated “Villain” in NYC, Trae Young, also showed up to the US Open arena in a drippy outfit to witness the Round of 16 matches. The 24-year-old NBA superstar was in attendance as the 20-year-old phenom Ben Shelton upset Tommy Paul with a 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory.

Trae put up a story on his Instagram to appreciate Shelton. “Imma fan now Young King.” wrote Trae, impressed with the 20-year-old’s performance. Ice Trae also tweeted about his presence in New York City with a subtle jab at the New York fans with his caption, “Quiet Please.” followed by a shush emoji. Even while attending events during the off-season, he did not forget to embrace his villain arc in New York.

Trae Young has always been a Villain

New York is not the first city to deem Trae Young as the villain. Before he even joined the NBA, the shooting maestro was considered “Overrated” by many, because he gained popularity at a very young age. Fans could be seen chanting slurs and taunting the young guard during his matches. Trae was never bothered by the hate and spotlight. He thrived in a hateful environment. In a viral 2020 clip from Ballislife, Ice Trae dropped 42 points, including the game-winner, and bowed down to his haters in the stands.

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Trae repeated the same gesture when he ended the hopes of the New York Knicks fans in 2021. After hitting a dagger three in Game 5 of the first-round matchup, Trae took a bow as the arena went quiet. NBA legend Reggie Miller proudly said, “You are in the Garden, you might as well take a bow.”

Trae Young’s return to New York was a fun weekend for the 2-time All-Star. With the US Open soon heading to the Quarter Final stage, more familiar faces will show up in New York to witness the crowning of the 2023 US Open Champion.

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