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Trae Young not among finalists for Team USA
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:58 pm
by HMFFL
Hawks point guard Trae Young, named a starter in the upcoming NBA All-Star game, was not one of 44 finalists for the 2020 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team announced by USA Basketball Monday.
Young is currently fourth in the NBA in scoring at 29.7 points per game and second in assists at 9.1 per game.
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will take part in his first three-point contest at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
Before Monday’s game against the Magic, Young said he didn’t have too much to say about being left off the list, but said he would have wanted to play for Team USA.
“I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hurt by seeing it. ... Obviously I would have wanted to play on the team,” Young said.
Forward John Collins was also excluded from the list of candidates who will eventually make up the 12-member team to represent the United States in Tokyo. Both Young and Collins were part of the Select Team that helped the U.S. training for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
https://www.ajc.com/sports/basketball/hawks-trae-young-not-among-finalists-for-team-usa/4CurYsKhTDMozVS9djJinI/
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 12:21 am
by ATL Boy
When you see some of the players who made the list this is absolutely ridiculous. Hope Trae uses the disrespect as fuel.
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:00 am
by shakes0
As much as I dislike Coach K at least he wasn't affiliated with any NBA teams so there was no bias in his selections. I firmly believe that this omission is payback for Trae getting an "illness" and leaving the World Cup training camp last summer which not coincidentally perfectly coincided with Rudy T promoting his Spurs player Derrick White to the squad ahead of Trae and De'Aaron Fox. Fox quit the team at that time as well and not surprising to see he wasn't on the list either.
This is all politics, NBA nepotism and punishment. I'll be rooting for whoever is playing them in Tokyo.
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:18 pm
by jayu70
Travis uses the P - word:
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:05 am
by HMFFL
^
That's put it all into perspective and what Shakes said.
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Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:09 am
by HMFFL
Espn Interview
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Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:41 pm
by Jamaaliver
A year later, might this be rectified?
And how uncomfortable would it be?
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are set to take place July 23 through Aug. 8, one year after its original start date. The national team will be led by San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, while Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, former Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce and Villanova University coach Jay Wright will be assistant coaches.
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Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Mon Jul 3, 2023 1:08 pm
by Jamaaliver
It appears that Team USA hates Trae Young.
Or they're committed to sending the B Team to World Cup play?
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Jul 4, 2023 1:32 am
by D21
Jamaaliver wrote:It appears that Team USA hates Trae Young...
Or they don't want an Adidas star... but for this year, I would bet on the "B team" option
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:42 pm
by Jamaaliver
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:59 pm
by Jamaaliver
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:06 pm
by DirtybirdGA
It would be nice to have him on team USA, but also, it's be weird to see him as a reserve or having around 14 points due to a deep roster. He'd adjust probably.
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:12 pm
by jayu70
Vit's having a good showing!
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Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:08 pm
by Jamaaliver
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Sun Sep 3, 2023 9:23 pm
by Jamaaliver
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Sep 5, 2023 4:05 pm
by jayu70
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:57 pm
by Jamaaliver
Trae can't get selected to this thing, but 3 of the top 5 players in the tourney were either drafted or signed by Atlanta.
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:48 pm
by Jamaaliver
It definitely feels like Trae was the last (41st) player added to this list...
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:34 pm
by Jamaaliver
The Saga Continues...
Re: Hawks’ Trae Young not among 44 finalists for Team USA
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:28 pm
by Jamaaliver
Possibly the first time I've ever agreed with Kyrie Irving...