Being a prominent figure in the NBA comes with its fair share of scrutiny and labels. One such label that has followed the Atlanta Hawks point guard, Trae Young, is that of a “coach killer.” Addressing this title, Young offers his views on his relationship with his three coaches in “From the Point by Trae Young”. He also shares his perspectives on the successes, challenges, and lessons he’s learned throughout the years.
Let’s dive deep into his perspective about the whole “Coach Killer” fuss.
Trae Young on being the “Coach Killer”
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Addressing the infamous label, Trae Young expresses his disdain for the term. On the latest episode of his show, he says he finds the term lame and baseless. Contrary to popular belief, he clarifies that he didn’t have the privilege of an extensive roster like other players.
Upon entering the league, Young’s initial coach was Lloyd Pierce. With Lloyd, Trae shares a good relationship. However, their vision didn’t align entirely because of the team’s driving focus was opposite to Young’s desire to win.
He says, “I think the reason me and Lloyd really couldn’t see eye to eye on certain things was because he wants to win just as bad as I did right. But the team we had wasn’t wasn’t built to win at that time“.
Additionally, Young holds admiration for Pierce as a developmental coach. He recognizes this despite their differences in opinions.
Navigating through coaches and success
Later, Nate McMillan took over as head coach. After all, he led the Hawks to the Conference Finals.
Young also highlights the positive impact of having veteran players like Danilo Gallinari and Lou Williams on the team. He emphasizes how the team’s composition played a significant role in their success. And for this, he credits McMillan’s coaching style and ability to adapt to the team’s strengths for their deep playoff run.
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He adds, “People want to label me as a coach killer about that whole situation but really that’s all it is. It’s just certain coaches fit certain teams, and that’s what it was you know makes coach bad or good“.
Currently, Young battles the ‘Villainous’ narrative surrounding him.
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Trae Young’s candid insights shed light on the complexities of his relationships with coaches. The journey of finding the perfect coach-player pairing continues for Trae Young, as he aims to solidify his place among the NBA’s elite. Do you think he can do it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.