NBA players have thrilled fans with their incredible dribbling and hooping talent on the court for decades. NBA fans and even current NBA players sometimes end up discussing past and other current NBA players who they consider to be one of the greatest. During a recent interaction, an NBA player has spoken in praise of Trae Young, the NBA player who currently dashes through the court for the Atlanta Hawks.
Trae Young started his basketball career back in 2015 and by 2017, analysts considered him to be one of the top three best players out there, with an average of 34.2 points.
A first-time NBA Champion gives major props to ‘Ice Trae’
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Michael Porter Jr., who won his first NBA championship this year, was in conversation with NBA analyst Taylor Rooks, and the conversation veered toward Trae Young. Rooks established that she’s a Trae Young fan.
She said, “I am a big Hawks fan. I am a big Trae Young fan. I feel as though Trae is a bit misunderstood by people. What do you think people should know about Trae?”
Michael, for his part, elaborated, “He is another one of those guys, who is just going to be himself, unapologetically. But like, he doesn’t want to play a villain role. He’s one of the nicest dudes and comes from a good family. He’s one of my best friends in the league. Also, underrated at this point. He led the league in points and assists, and then he wasn’t an All-Star. I am putting Trae up there with pretty much anyone. He has a crazy IQ. I think he’s one of the best passers in the league, that can shoot from the deep. I have played with him, so I know how good he is.”
Finally someone that knows ball
— WILL LEVIS SZN (@DuckzSzn) July 12, 2023
The NBA has seen some of the biggest names in the business assist, dribble and hoop, including the likes of Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, among several others.
With Michael’s statement putting Trae right up with them, there was bound to be some fan chatter.
Fans react to Michael Porter’s comment about Trae Young
One account had something exact to say:
The scary thing about Trae isn't that he hasn't reached his peak
— Jojo (@tthatomokhele) July 12, 2023
One account had a meme about it:
https://twitter.com/RoastHimJim/status/1678979229046775808
This account still believes in the power of words:
Trae Young is an underrated player. Knicks Fan know what I’m talking about.
— Gerald (@gp22085) July 12, 2023
Yet another account got wordy:
Truth, Trae been killing it since he came in, and still gets hate and it makes no since
— Michael B (@ImagineMichael3) July 12, 2023
Another account typed it all up:
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Over the last year Trae has become one of if not the most disrespected player in the league. Like I’m a bucks fan and I love jrue holiday but there’s no way in HELL that he should’ve been an all star over Trae. He’s just had 4 straight season of 25+ and 9+ and people hate so much
— Doe janes (@Doejanes3) July 12, 2023
Fans are putting out their comments to talk about the entire issue, and both MPJ and Ice Trae seem to have been on NBA headlines for a while now.
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What do you think about Trae’s playing capability? Is MPJ correct in saying that Trae belongs with the best? Share your thoughts in the comments below!