Trae Young On Playing The Villain, Fighting Adversity, The Knicks, The Luka Comparison and More
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2022
- Our guest this week on The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick and Tommy Alter is non-other than Trae Young (The Atlanta Hawks). Topics include:
01:07 - Nutmegging JJ
03:22 - Developing his handle
06:50 - Being small in The NBA
10:01 - Being influenced by The Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder
10:58 - Almost going To The University of Kansas but deciding to go to Oklahoma
12:18 - JJ and Trae sharing a bond over being hated at a young age
15:25 - Being heckled by New York Knicks and other NBA fans
18:09 - Being compared to Luka Doncic (The Dallas Mavericks)
20:53 - Trae's NBA Draft night experience
21:22 - The decision to wear short on draft night
22:35 - Playing in the social media age
24:43 - Why nobody ever talks about The Atlanta Hawks
25:50 - The playoff series against The New York Knicks
26:58 - Beating The Philadelphia 76ers in The NBA Playoffs
28:23 - What would Trae Young have done had Ben Simmons not passed the ball in The NBA playoffs
32:22 - How does Trae Young improve his game in the future
34:30 - Explaining his patented floater game
36:16 - What Trae learned from losing to The Miami Heat in The NBA Playoffs
38:56 - Why Trae looked up to players like Tony Parker, Steve Nash and Chauncey Billups
39:47 - How Trae can improve his defense
43:49 - Why Trae loves Darius Garland's game
44:58 - JJ and Trae nerd out about 3-point shooting
52:25 - JJ story about trying to guard Trae Young
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Great conversation! As someone who plays the guard & (oddly, the wing like JJ & Reggie Miller did), I completely got all the references here. I think CP and John Stockton don't get enough credit; and AI doesn't get enough credit for his impact on defense (of course bigger guards like MJ and Kobe get all the credit but AI was in those gaps; something Trae can definitely improve on. He's not going to grow any taller but he can definitely get in those gaps and create transition offense). Nash was great but today he'd be more like a Fred Van Vleet, they basically do the same thing. Nash was just slightly ahead of his time. I really like this episode for guards. Bigs are probably not going to get much out of this, other than, run the breaks and show early. If you're a guard though, you have to understand the origin of these plays. Also, when JJ talks about him shooting over his left shoulder, you have to know what that is. For me, I love shooting over my right; because I can go over/under, draw a foul, step back, or just shoot fading away (like Klay does. LeBron occasionally too). Shooting over my left always feels uncomfortable because a good defender can just jump ahead. Going over my right though, that's crazy. I can just pick apart the defender off the dribble. I do agree with JJ though on the threes. 30 feet and in, I'm super comfortable. Past that though, that's like Steph, Dame, and Trae. I don't think anybody else is even close. Great convo, keep it coming. I really like this pod. Great for basketball fans like myself; and probably you guys too. This is the stuff kids need to know because, they need to watch Tony Parker, Gary Payton, John Stockton, Chris Paul, Steve Nash, Fred Van Vleet, AI, J. Kidd, Steph, and Chauncey; those guys are going to give you everything you need to be elite (watch JJ, Reggie, and Klay too, if you're a sniper). [Sorry, Trae, you have to pick your moments. That's what you need to improve on. In the Playoffs, you were too patient. You can't be patient in the Playoffs; look at Ja]
reddish, sexton, ant or Kuminga would be valid
TIMESTAMPS PLEASEEEEE WE BEEN ASKING FOR MONTHS.
PLEASE HAVE SGA ON
@@messishaanika7698 for real, took it off after 2m
Imagine being 6’1 and being called short your whole life ..
He not 6 feet lol.
I'm 6'2 and when I was playing on an organized team where everyone was taller.
I did feel kind of short lol
Seems like u didnt play basketball really
@@rareindianshe is
@@rareindians6 feet .5 inches in socks
Podcasts like this are completely revolutionizing the fan experience. I always used to hate when athletes did interviews on sports talk shows because they would only give the most clichéd and vanilla answers, but on podcasts like this (and this is the best of ‘em IMO but there’s many others that are REALLY entertaining) the athletes are genuine, relaxed and most of all honest (I think). A huge thank you to everyone involved in putting these things together, I imagine it’s probably a lot more work than most of us viewers realize.
Yeah another really great one is draymonds podcast very similar to this.
JJ really does his research prior to these episodes & it shows
sounds like someone enjoys spankin' it to sports podcasts a little too much.
@@hahawow1804 L comment.
Player owned podcasts held by long time respected NBA vets
As an early Trae hater, I have flipped completely. How do you not love this guy
Easy. He's massively arrogant with no reason to be or anything to his name to back it up. He's extremely extremely inefficient meanwhile the most casual fans on the planet correlate him with Steph somehow. He plays the worst defense of anyone in the league, starters or bench unit. His personality is garbage every time he opens up in something like this. Literally, what is there to actually like?
@@derpderpin1568 wow you’ve got some issues 💀💀💀💀
@@derpderpin1568 he’s a small guy embarrassing ur favorite big guys, he’s the perfect underdog with a good sense of humility from always being hated on. Trae Young’s great!
@@derpderpin1568 guess you're a Knicks fan?
@@derpderpin1568 what is there to like? Let’s see, for his entire career, dating back to middle school, he has had people like you saying he is “massively arrogant” for no reason..... he is undersized as hell and puts up points your favorite players dreams of doing. Say what you want about casual fans comparisons but actually listen to the players, they completely respect his game
Great show...as a hawks fan we ride for trae..this interview shows how big of a huge chip he carries that will continue to make him a great player.
Facts 🥶
Literally😤💯
@@itzkyehrbecool5458 p
Mavs fan here and Trae is one of my favorite players to watch. Dude's got the biggest balls in the league
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One of the best podcasts I’ve seen in awhile, JJ for the win.
Thank you!
Consistently funny and informative in ways that other basketball interviews simply aren’t
I’m a huge fan of this podcast. Each episode gets better and better!
JJ been asking for over a year, please try to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on!
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JJ’s reaction when he said he averaged 42 his senior year of HS😂😂😂
Absolutely love the way you set up the episode scheduling. I got to watch RJ Ben Stiller and then Trae. Built us Knicks folks up just to bring it back to reality and love that 😂
This guy averaged 28-4-10 on 46% shooting and dragged his team to the playoffs and people still think he shouldn’t make an all-nba team 🥱
Thats not how north americana vote... If its about number so There is no need to vote, just open Excel and see who have the best numbers...
@@Rukhasu nobody in nba history has ever averaged 28 and 10 and not made all nba. Numbers are not everything but they prove a lot
@@Rukhasu do you think Trae Young should not be on an all nba team?
@@wheezus232 rhey vote with " context" their narrative. Like west being mvp was totally about narrative. They dont use numbers and thing, at least its not their priority to vote
I know why guys he
hasn't been on a All NBA Team...
Steph Curry, Luka Donic, Damian Lilard,
Ja Morant, Chris Paul, Kyrie Erving,
Only 3 can be picked and they take a look at a players complete game
offense/defense when they vote...
As a Knicks fan, I am probably in the minority in saying that I actually like Trae Young the same way I like Reggie Miller whenever they go to MSG and mess with the fans. It's just entertaining.
NAH. As a REAL new yorker it’s always f*ck trae young. It’s like your cousin getting into a fight and you saying “But I’m cool with that dude”. Fawck that. You mess with one and the whole block fighting.
It’s always f*ck trae young. You either with us or against us. On everything 😤
I hate the way he plays basketball.
James Harden in a smaller body.
No where close to Curry.
No one really hater trae it’s all respect
@@coreyhansen9711 Yeah you definitely just going off narratives and don't actually watch hawks games lmao
I feel like all Knicks fans secretly like Trae...they love to hate him but you know if he signed there they'd be ecstatic lmao
Look at Trae man so inspirational
Trae's grown so much in interviews over his time in the NBA, very attentive, actually cares about what someone is saying and oozes passion for basketball.
Dear JJ, Tommy, and everyone involved in the making of this podcast, thank you. I have been going through a very difficult and challenging time in my life this year, and these podcasts are the best parts of my week. Thank you so much for giving me something to look forward to.
Stay strong Kyle you ain’t alone man
Blessings!
We love you Kyle! Keep riding the wave, I promise you won’t drown. You got this brotha !
Hoops heals all
Stay strong man you got this
I played against trae in highschool and I’ll never forget one of my teammates being like “that’s trae young he’s going to the league” we watched him scrimmage and I was like he just shoots but he’s not that big. Fast forward to the next your he came down the court while I was guarding him and pulled from the volleyball line and hit it and my coach yelled at me. I’m happy bro made it to the league and put Oklahoma on the map! I’m a fan and wish the best for him.
I already know this is gonna be a top tier episode
Cos you know these two personalities would mesh well. They have similarities. Where as with jj and doncic the podcast was really awkward and they weren’t vibing at all
People need to stop comparing Luka and Trae and appreciate them both for how they play the game.
Luka >>>>>>> Trae and it’s not close
Trae doesn't get the respect he deserves as an up and coming great.
He's 23 and just led the league in points and assists. But you'd never know that...
TOTAL assists and points yes because he didn't miss games, but as far as averages, he's top 5, respectively.
@@reginaldnewby0215 Then how come no one else has done it recently
@@1999Supercooldudeman because people miss games lol
@@1999Supercooldudeman because nobody plays over 70 games a season in this era's NBA. Trae played 76. Not discrediting him, just calling facts
One of the best offensive players for sure.
Trae is an absolute legend already! Easily my favorite player to watch and one of the best personalities and confidence to match! Another great pod by JJ!
A playoff wash the most turn overs in the league, locked down by good defense. Legend?
@@Connor-wf2zn wouldn’t say a legend but a good tier player I would say.
@@Connor-wf2zn You don’t know basketball my friend. Hawks had no healthy bigs this year. Yet, Trae still got a game winner against the 1 seed. Comeback win to eliminate the Cavs. Last year beat the 1 seed. Went to ECF. Game winner against the Knicks. 2 wins against the Bucks.
@@Rickygrines winning 1 or 2 games in a series you still lost means nothing, Cavs are a young inexperienced team - not sure why you think beating them is a flex, and last year he shot 5/23 in game 7 against Philly and only shot 39% that series overall
@@jjax3661 nice novel can’t be assed to read it
I preach they addressing comparison talks between luka and trae is affected by recency bias. BOTH INCOMPARABLE SPECIMEN OF TALENT. Last year, luka was clowned for not reaching the 2nd round. This year they downplaying trae...I mean...everyone is entitled to their opinion but I am just blessed that we get to witness the future of nba in good hands.
Both cold blooded killers
everyone looking for a reason to hate. you can love trae and luka at the same time! thank you
- a hawks fan
To jj or whoever is editing ! I really would love some chapters on the videos 🙂
I remember watching Trae Young on ballislife hit 110 3s 😭 to see him where he is makes me happy asf, he’s a villain fr
the Heat were the absolute worst matchup possible for Trae. Anyone slandering him doesn't know ball. Plain and simple. He's a top 5 PG in this league.
and John Collins's finger was fucked up
I don't know about top 5. Steph, Luka, Kyrie, CP, Harden(who plays pg now) probably all ahead of him still.
Phenomenal player though. Actually underrated somehow still despite proving everyone wrong.
As a Hawks fan I couldn’t agree more. The heat are a tough team not to mention they were smart enough not to activate his superpower
The Heat were playing full court press the entire series. They didn’t try that with the Sixers or Celtics. I expect the Hawks to counter the full count press and for Trae to improve his off ball game next season.
@@beastmry harden is washed
This has easily risen to my favorite podcast for NBA content! JJ’s attention to detail of each guest game and mental approach to the game is amazing. Nobody better at articulating the game rn IMO!
1 of the best episodes so far! Keep up the great guests JJ and Tommy! We appriciate it!
When JJ was talking about how teams that succeed in the playoffs can play different types of ways you know trae is thinking in his head “then someone else be able to handle the ball”
Nate should've played Sharife Cooper all season😴😴😴
trae's positive energy is infectious! great pod great guest
I almost never watch anything longer than 10 mins. But this podcast always has me glued.
Also Trae is such a nice dude. Really get to see a different side of the players
Trae is gonna go down as one of the greatest point guards of all time
he seems like a really likeable guy
For those saying Luka would’ve done better against the heat… I would love to see 4/5 Luka’s best players out or playing through horrible injuries vs the heat and have Luka play 1 on 5 vs the best defense in the league so you could eat those words…
1. Lou Will - Out all series injured
2. Bogdan - Played through a badly sprained ankle and had to sit game 5
3. John Collins - played through torn hand muscles and a fractured thumb (basically no value as a stretch 4/lob threat when his hand doesn’t work)
4. Capela - played 1 game all series and looked like a shell of himself with a badly hyper extended knee
Before you speak ask yourself if you know the freaking context of what you speak of child. Go call the Hawks medical staff “salty” and tell me I’m not speaking the truth. Best pure point guard in the game besides arguably Steph and it’s not close. STOP THE UNNECESSARY TRAE HATE smh
Best basketball comment on CZcams rn.
It's crazy bro. When they were in the series, all the of the media were acting like CC going down in the play in had no impact going forward.
@@CaptainSaminoz If clint was healthy we either win that series or it goes to seven.
All of the guys you just named except Lou are better than any of Luka's teammates
@@adamhammond9985 that’s crazy, almost as if all of them were playing past injuries!
Keep up the good work JJ. Love these interviews and seeing these in depth discussions on basketball and life.
You got to respect how Trae embraces his role as the villain. Too many players want to be loved by everyone and feel some type of way when they get heat but Trae just takes it all in and feeds off that energy.
Why is nobody talking about him averaging 42ppg in high school? That’s nuts lol
Trae a legit star!
Period.
Great podcast JJ.
Loved the discussion on shooting mechanics!! More of that please!
Another great podcast, thanks JJ & team! it didn't feel like 55 minutes..
I love these interviews shoutout to The Old Man & the Three 👏🏾
My favorite part about these videos is learning how players sound. It's one thing to see highlights or see them on the court but to see them more personally is a gift.
Trae young is the definition of using his doubters and haters to his advantage while showcasing his abilities when it heightens up. I understand now when they say if you dont have any haters, youre not doing something extraordinary
I've been waiting for an icy pod like this. Thank you guys for giving us an inside look at these players that regular media outlets could never give.
I never hated Trae, I appreciated what he brought to the game from the jump. Need more guys who play with that fire like him. Keep ballin my boy
This channel is a godsend! 🙏🏾
I love this podcast, the only one I can sit and watch in one sitting. Hearing athletes talk shop is so fascinating to me.
Great episode! Love how deep JJ goes through mentality.
Loved this one best one yet. I really like the in person
great pod yall, i love when JJ drills down into shooting the long ball
7 am in the morning sharp we love yall work effort‼️
I really hope this dude gets some rings. Seems very humble and genuine
ICE TRAE! Legend in the making and as a Hawks fan, I’m happy he’s the star of my favorite team. Great episode like always and I can’t wait to see Trae prove the doubters wrong next season
Yoo I've been a Hawks fan since the Celtics X Hawks 7 game series back in 08, the year Celtics won the chip. He is by far the best player we have had on the team in the last 15 years 2. Joe Johnson 3. Al Horford. He also got us the furthest in the playoffs ecf game 6 in his first playoff appearance. I hope we don't waste his prime and build a championship contending team by any means.
I could listen to this for hours!! Such a big Trae young fan, I really wish we appreciated him more as nba fans because his game is pure art and his iq is other worldly. Man ended the process single-handedly!!
cannot wait for JJs bussin with the boys episode to drop. that's gunna be amazing!
also.. who doesnt love trae young? great interview
This podcast gets better every episode. Great job to everyone involved.
This podcast is legit one of the best things I’ve ever seen
If you read this, Thanks for the podcast JJ, makes getting through my work day much more enjoyable
Watching from Cali, good shi jj & tommy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🏝🏝
After Luka and Giannis, Trae is my favorite player to watch.
I am all in for this listen. Ice Trae!
This truly is a show for the basketball community! Thanks JJ 💯💯
so weird to think about Trae being bigger than most men you encounter on a daily basis at work or the store but he looks so small on the court with NBA players.
Dude is 6'1 165 honestly a decent sized dude
Love Trae, great episode, as always.
Just gotta start showing the plays you’re talking about 💯
Good pod. Got me through the first hour of work 🤝
As a hoop junkie in the Philippines, I love this podcast and format. It’s so refreshing, informative and entertaining. Keep it up
As a Hawk fan been waiting for this one. Tough series against Miami, but still high on Trae. He's a smart player and will adapt... not many teams can completely take away the pick and roll the way Miami did that series, but as a team we really need to have a plan B in the halfcourt, not a good year by the coaching staff IMO.
I agree!! And Trae needs to get stronger in the upper and lower half of his body.
As a heat fan I respect trae a ton, came out and played his hardest against a really good defense, keep building around him, would of been harder if the hawks were healthy, very bright future
@@nickkostopoulos450 And I respect the Heat a ton. The defense you guys played was incredible. No one has been able to do what you guys did to Trae Young. Hope you guys make it to the finals and give the Warriors a run for their money.
Big respect for your work Trae (and JJ!)
I seriously enjoy these.. these are amazing
JJ - the way you articulate, connect with former colleagues, coaches and current players is like nothing else in the basketball world. It's like you've brought to light what maniacal hoops fans have always been thinking is going on. This is awesome. Love the podcast.
AHHHH THE TIME STAMPS FINALLY
Great work as always🔥🔥
This was really good. I had to go watch the infamous nutmeg and it was hilarious 😆
Wow I’ve never understood nba players real personalities until I’ve seen them In a setting like this, great podcast
Amazing episode like always.
When you speak on flashbacks you should show the video it’s pertaining too. My only complaint. Great guests as well, keep it coming guys.
10/10. he is one of those guys that fits the billing of "wanting to succeed as badly as you need to breathe". this stuff means so much to him, god bless him on his long storied career
As a lifelong Mavs fan, I'm grateful we have Luka but know we would have been in great hands with Trae. Standup dude, much respect!
So glad we got Trae 💯🔥
One new podcast another one i’m watching. Love this content nonstop
Great talk as always!
I've never been good at shooting but I love the shooting talk at the end. pls keep askin that
This is hands down my new favorite podcast
JJ coming in clutch with the morning drops. Waking up to a sunny beautiful day in Brooklyn 🙏🏽
It’s a good thing you live in Brooklyn. This interview would’ve hit different if you were a Knicks fan lol
@@pericopinero1035 well I am a New Yorker…
@@pericopinero1035 what do you think New York is?
@@TheNeutralizer27 Knicks fan?
@@kb5509 Trae’s city
This man is the first superstar the hawks have ever really had. This man is a living legend in Atlanta. I’m so happy he’s on the hawks
Great show one of my favorite players
Please do more in person podcast! I know scheduling is hard but they are so much better in person
Lol 😂 damn jj u came a long way bro ..I went from dubbin dudes in the college basketball games with you to vibin and listening to the pod ..crazy man
Imagine telling Trae Young he’s “to little” in high school and he gives your friend 60
Been waiting on this one
Great pod guys!
ATL STAND UP!!! The laughter in this episode has me rollin’!! 😂😂😂😂
Been looooving your content. San Antonian here, any chance y'all will do a chat with first time All-star Dejounte Murray?
Cheers
He certainly should come on. I'd love to hear his thoughts about pop, and also about playing with DeRozan and his leadership with the Spurs. Also about his career obviously
awesome episode guys
JJ is a beast to ask about his shooting method he's a student of the game and JJ's jumper stayed wet so for him to observe compliment and inquire about the mechanics is awesome
Perfect for the Friday morning commute.
couldn’t watch the interview too much it kept Freezing 🥶
4:00 am can’t sleep up geekin wsp jj
Trae Young MVP next season.
Yes sir
Nah
@@TivoKenevil yes sir
I love trae young’s interview. Good job 👍 👏
Man I love these podcast. JJ and Tommy and fans, would it be beneficial for any of us if JJ and Tommy did a behind the scenes look at the prep that goes into putting together an episode?
shoutout to trae's speech therapist
My 1 year old sons first jersey was a red Atlanta trae jersey 🔥