Trae Young continues to be the villain for the New York Knicks. On Wednesday, the Knicks hosted the Atlanta Hawks for the quarter-finals of the Emirates NBA Cup. Atlanta spoiled New York’s night as Young led the team to a 108-100 victory.
Ahead of their matchup, Young made it known that he wasn’t a fan of being a villain. However, in the eyes of New Yorkers, he’s currently the No. 1 villain in their quest to win a title.
Young had 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists for the Hawks. However, he struggled shooting the basketball and only made 36.4% from the field and 25% from deep. Fortunately for the Hawks, Jalen Johnson came up big for Atlanta with his 21 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks.
De’Andre Hunter, who scored 24 points off the bench, had a noteworthy night shooting the hoop. Hunter hit 80% of his long-range shots.
The two teams have played against each other twice this season following their NBA Cup game. Their first game against each other was on Nov, 6. The Hawks took over the Knicks with a 121-116 win. Trae Young had a 23-point, 10-assist double-double behind a 33% shooting from deep.
Young had a message for the Knicks supporters at the State Farm Arena following the game.
“I hope the New York fans find their way to the exit real, real quick,” Young taunted at the Knicks fans. “Take y’all a** home.”
"Take y'all ass home"
–– Trae Young to Knicks fans in Atlanta pic.twitter.com/mzMhORXGVi
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) November 7, 2024
NBA fans react to Trae Young taunting the Knicks after their victory
As the game clock was winding down, the Hawks already had a clear win over the Knicks. However, Trae Young continued to mock the opposing team with his antics as he got on one knee. Young mimicked rolling the dice as he sent the Knicks home, ending the NBA Cup dreams.
Trae Young rolled the dice on the Knicks logo 👀
Next stop: Las Vegas 💰 pic.twitter.com/M707Rgvl0W
— ESPN (@espn) December 12, 2024
Following his actions, fans went online and talked about Young’s taunting.
“Trae Young owns the Knicks,” a fan said.
“Trae only shows up to devastate the Knicks,” another fan said.
“He rolled that dice alright!” one fan said on X.
He rolled that dice alright! pic.twitter.com/0H8SIbmBPV
— Pack (@Packmeta) December 12, 2024
“Trae running NYC more than Brunson every time they meet . Podcast should chill”
“‘We goin to Vegas’ basically what he sayin”
“Trae Young making a statement on the Knicks logo—Vegas, here they come! 🎲💰🔥”
Trae Young making a statement on the Knicks logo—Vegas, here they come! 🎲💰🔥
— Earth is beautiful (@earthbeautiful0) December 12, 2024
“HE LITERALLY OWNS THE GARDEN BRO.”
“Damnnnn he did NY like that….”
“Trae Young carries Atlanta on his back sometimes #NBA”
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