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MrTribbiani wrote:It's not his fault that some players think he is overrated or that certain NBA reporters are not fans of him. He should continue playing at a high level and ignoring the detractors.
Jamaaliver wrote:MrTribbiani wrote:It's not his fault that some players think he is overrated or that certain NBA reporters are not fans of him. He should continue playing at a high level and ignoring the detractors.
I suppose. But if he refuses to mature and advance his game, he will continue to get overlooked for All NBA, All Star and Team USA selections.
There are consequences to being stubborn and just doing what you want at the expense of everyone else.
MrTribbiani wrote:If it weren't for Trae, the Hawks would be even worse.
Jamaaliver wrote:MrTribbiani wrote:If it weren't for Trae, the Hawks would be even worse.
Maybe. But Hawks also passed on Luka and Shai Gilgeous Alexander in the 2018 Draft. They passed on Tyrese Haliburton in the 2020 draft.
All of those dudes are highly regarded by coaches, players and fans around the league. And they all were All Stars and FIBA Representatives this year...Awards and recognition Trae desires but missed out on because of his less than stellar reputation.
We went with Trae, and even though he's one of the productive players in the league, he's also one of the most disrespected and disliked.
The fact other stars don't want to play with him makes it more difficult to improve the team.
MrTribbiani wrote:There's nothing shameful about Trae not being as good as Luka or Shai (both of those players are amazing). However, Luka and Shai were overrated last season (they should not have made the All-NBA First Team because their teams missed the playoffs).
Jamaaliver wrote:MrTribbiani wrote:There's nothing shameful about Trae not being as good as Luka or Shai (both of those players are amazing). However, Luka and Shai were overrated last season (they should not have made the All-NBA First Team because their teams missed the playoffs).
Trae Young is more talented than any of those dudes...The problem is that he's a jack*ss.
MrTribbiani wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:MrTribbiani wrote:There's nothing shameful about Trae not being as good as Luka or Shai (both of those players are amazing). However, Luka and Shai were overrated last season (they should not have made the All-NBA First Team because their teams missed the playoffs).
Trae Young is more talented than any of those dudes...The problem is that he's a jack*ss.
Luka and Shai are better than him, which is nothing to be ashamed of for the record. IMO Trae is not a jackass.
.jayu70 wrote:MrTribbiani wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:
Trae Young is more talented than any of those dudes...The problem is that he's a jack*ss.
Luka and Shai are better than him, which is nothing to be ashamed of for the record. IMO Trae is not a jackass.
Trae will always have the 'traded for Lika' tag tied to him. He had a rough SL and the first month of his NBA career and was labeled a bust. There are those who can't get past the fact that he has so far exceeded their expectation. The players that don't like him are probably the ones he's nutmegged
Hawks need to win.
Meanwhile:
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leo7 wrote:Everyone forgets the real reason why we traded Luka for Trae. I like to imagine where they hawks would be right now, if that guy lived up to his potential...
Jamaaliver wrote:The image rehab tour continues.
His PR Team has been working OT this summer.
stop trying to push the 'tour' narrative. He's paid off medical bills/debts a couple years ago, he's won the NBA Cares Community Assist Award last year and this past season, donated to a community center in OK.....all before this offseason. jayu70 wrote:
Sometimes a thing is just what it is.
Jamaaliver wrote:jayu70 wrote:
Sometimes a thing is just what it is.
Trae has done a ton for the community over the years.
But more of it being done in Atlanta and is being covered by local media than in recent years.
This is PR 101. Especially in the lead up to Media Day and Training Camp. It's a masterclass in marketing and Public Relations. Whether it's by the Hawks or Trae's own team -- it's a good sign.
jayu70 wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:Trae has done a ton for the community over the years.
But more of it being done in Atlanta and is being covered by local media than in recent years.
This is PR 101. Especially in the lead up to Media Day and Training Camp. It's a masterclass in marketing and Public Relations. Whether it's by the Hawks or Trae's own team -- it's a good sign.
It's not being covered any differently than previous years.
Jamaaliver wrote:jayu70 wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:Trae has done a ton for the community over the years.
But more of it being done in Atlanta and is being covered by local media than in recent years.
This is PR 101. Especially in the lead up to Media Day and Training Camp. It's a masterclass in marketing and Public Relations. Whether it's by the Hawks or Trae's own team -- it's a good sign.
It's not being covered any differently than previous years.
Come on, Jayu. You're a smart woman.
It isn't really normal for local News in a major metropolitan city to attend the unveiling of a new HS Basketball Court. That isn't news.
The local news attended this event because they were invited. And that's okay. TY did a nice thing through his foundation. The school, the Hawks or the foundation invited local media.
And there's nothing wrong with any of this. It's called media relations and it's a pretty standard setup.
Kudos to Trae for doing it. And well played to whoever made the donation public.
jayu70 wrote:Do you know how many courts the Hawks have redone in and around Atlanta that got coverage? All of them, even by the Mayor. It's a regular occurrence around these parts.
Much kudos to Trae but making it an 'image tour' - it's not the way!
https://www.nba.com/hawks/hawks-foundation-unveiled-largest-court-renovation-at-central-park
https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2019/01/21/atlanta-hawks-help-renovate-community-basketball-courts/
https://www.google.com/search?q=hawks+redo+community+basketball+courts&client=ms-android-tmus-us-rvc3&sca_esv=568251480&ei=qO0RZbnGDty5qtsPh7GfqAg&oq=hawks+redo+community+basketball+courts&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIiZoYXdrcyByZWRvIGNvbW11bml0eSBiYXNrZXRiYWxsIGNvdXJ0czIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRirAjIFECEYkgMyBRAhGJIDMgUQIRiSAzIFECEYkgMyBRAhGJIDSP8cUOwIWJAUcAF4AZABAJgBqQGgAd8HqgEDMC43uAEDyAEA-AEBwgIKEAAYRxjWBBiwA8ICDRAAGEcY1gQYyQMYsAPCAgsQABiKBRiSAxiwA-IDBBgAIEGIBgGQBgo&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp
Jamaaliver wrote:jayu70 wrote:Do you know how many courts the Hawks have redone in and around Atlanta that got coverage? All of them, even by the Mayor. It's a regular occurrence around these parts.
Much kudos to Trae but making it an 'image tour' - it's not the way!
https://www.nba.com/hawks/hawks-foundation-unveiled-largest-court-renovation-at-central-park
https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2019/01/21/atlanta-hawks-help-renovate-community-basketball-courts/
https://www.google.com/search?q=hawks+redo+community+basketball+courts&client=ms-android-tmus-us-rvc3&sca_esv=568251480&ei=qO0RZbnGDty5qtsPh7GfqAg&oq=hawks+redo+community+basketball+courts&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIiZoYXdrcyByZWRvIGNvbW11bml0eSBiYXNrZXRiYWxsIGNvdXJ0czIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRirAjIFECEYkgMyBRAhGJIDMgUQIRiSAzIFECEYkgMyBRAhGJIDSP8cUOwIWJAUcAF4AZABAJgBqQGgAd8HqgEDMC43uAEDyAEA-AEBwgIKEAAYRxjWBBiwA8ICDRAAGEcY1gQYyQMYsAPCAgsQABiKBRiSAxiwA-IDBBgAIEGIBgGQBgo&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp
Every single one of these events is PR Event.
They even posed for pictures wearing Hawks gear.
That's literally what Media Relations is...
