Trae Young has been roasted online over some controversial plays during the Atlanta Hawks’ 131-116 play-in loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, a defeat that resulted in the team’s elimination from postseason contention.
On one such play, Young made a horrible attempt to draw a foul, which instead led to an easy layup for the Bulls. Chicago then went on a 19-7 run to close the third quarter.
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Young was also called out for some horrible defensive plays during the game.
If anybody wants to know why I hate Trae Young as a basketball player, here’s my video essay.
One of the worst defensive players that I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/zDYSUin1tv
— Scott Reichel (@ReichelRadio) April 18, 2024
Here are some of the other best reactions from across social media:
He will start a podcast telling everyone he deserved DPOY in 2035.. 🤣
— Ice Trey (@babyloveKICK) April 18, 2024
The time on the clock makes it worse. He gambled for no reason and let White get right past him even though one of his teammates was still at halfcourt.
Chicago got a wide open 3PT shot because of an insanely stupid reach.
— Scott Reichel (@ReichelRadio) April 18, 2024
Being a poor defender at traes size and height is one thing but it doesnt excuse giving up on plays early defensively and basically not doing anything on offense with the ball out of his hands. Trae is a good player but its hard to build a team around him.
— Conner (@SMDConner) April 18, 2024
I think Trae Young should be ejected from the NBA for even attempting this. pic.twitter.com/R8hdlclc25
— Patrick Nolan (@SoxMach_pnoles) April 18, 2024
Thank you NBA for fixing this and not calling this anymore
— Pause the Game (@PauseTheGame41) April 18, 2024
Foul bait, cry to the ref, doesn’t get back on D, easy bucket. This sums up Trae young’s entire game. Insufferable to watch
— chi10 (@10_24z) April 18, 2024
how Trae Young gets free throws pic.twitter.com/HZiLWK965c
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 18, 2024