Trae Young is an absolute scoring machine and continues to prove that he’s very much worthy of being named an NBA All-Star starter
If he didn’t average nearly 30 points a game; it would be convoluted to say, “TRAE YOUNG DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE A STARTER IN THE 2020 NBA ALL-STAR GAME.”
Luckily, that statement hasn’t been perpetuated. It doesn’t make logical sense. First, it was his height. Then, it was his physicality. Doubtful commonalities that were iterated by critics when he initially stepped foot in the league.
Well, most of them were wrong. Young has exceeded the expectations of most youthful guards. A sedulous contributor who has now turned into the captain for the Atlanta Hawks‘ ship.
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In just his second year, Young’s 29.7 points per game average has built him an “all-star-like” reputation.
You could expound on this for days, months, and even years. But it’s Trae’s skills that separate him entirely from most guards. He can shoot. He has a nice handle. He can create space. He can create his own offense. How far? Perhaps 45-50 feet away from the rim.
That’s how far defenders have to go if they want any luck stopping “Ice Trae.” But there’s a problem that still persists. How can you stop a guy that’s 6-foot-1 from shooting the air out of the basketball night in and night out? Very problematic.
Months ago, I mentioned that Young’s heart and compassion for the game emanated from his basketball roots growing up in Oklahoma.
All those experiences along the way made Trae Young who he is now. An NBA All-star candidate. When the grind became tougher; Young kept grinding. He never quit. He never waited for greatness. He went after it. No fear. There are no limitations when it comes to scoring 36, 45, or 49 points in a game. That scoring escapade has placed Young among the top guards in the Eastern Conference for early all-star voting; right near Kyrie Irving.
Irving, one of the NBA’s most elite guards, has always admired Young’s talent. He even praised the sophomore guard during a pregame interview last season. Young is equipped with all the skills necessary to become one of the league’s deadliest guards in his young NBA career.
Young will also be a contestant in the 3-point shootout competition with Buddy Held ( former Oklahoma Sooner). But everyone is anticipating the all-star game, and hopefully “Ice Trae” will run the show for the Eastern Conference.
This year’s NBA all-star weekend embodies more than the best players from various franchises. It’s a weekend of excitement. That’s inevitable. But aside from excitement; it’s a weekend where families and friends can kick their feet up and enjoy some of the best talents in the league.
In Young’s case; he wants to show everyone why he’s one of the NBA’s best guards. To be quite honest; he doesn’t have that much to prove in terms of shooting percentages, scoring escapades, etc. His 29-point average proves that the contrary is false. Everyone thought Young was too small for the NBA level. If you analyze it from the surface; he could still add a few pounds of muscle to his frame. There’s still time. There’s no rush.
Even without heavy muscle mass, Young can still light it up from 55 feet.
That’s all. Nothing else to expound on until the all-star weekend.
In other words, “Ice Trae” is THE MAN.