Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years

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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#121 » by Texas Chuck » Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:47 pm

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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#122 » by Mike87 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:50 pm

He should feel this way. He was literally asked who he thinks will be better in 5-10 years. I imagine most lottery picks think they will be the best player in the class.

Trae has been really good recently, taking over games with his scoring and passing. Its’s looking like he and Collins are too good for the hawks to tank, which is rarely the case for guys that young.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#123 » by Pinkyring » Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:53 pm

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Possibly. I do think Luka will put up superstar numbers. Will that help his team on the wins column, I am not sure.

I know with Trae, we will win 50 games in the NBA next season and will be a tough out in the playoffs. I know we have our three core pieces and we just have to add talent to those three. We have a lot of flexibility and potential to add more pieces.

From a GM standpoint, we are in a tremendous position. We a fan standpoint, I feel like a Golden State fan when they knew they had something with a young Steph and Klay. We are in a great position with a bunch of kids who are 20 and 21 years old. They play the right way and fit each other seamlessly.

I am happy as ****.

I don't know where Luka will top out. I have an idea but I feel Trae could be a Harden impact like offensive player once he comes into his prime. He is that talented on the offensive end and he is no slouch on defense either. Communicates like a vet on the defensive end and to think he came into the season barely attempting to play defense much less communicating at all. I am happy Luka is here, just making Trae get that much better everyday to show he is the best pick in his own mind. Love it.

If u think the hawks are a 50 win team next season i want some of that kush you're smoking. They're literally one of the worst rosters in the league and not a free agent destination. They might win 30 this year, 20 win jump is absurd in the grand scheme of things
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#124 » by dakomish23 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:22 pm

Trae Young last 21 games

17.5 PPG 7.6 APG 3.8 RPG 1.1 SPG
45% FG 37% 3PT 83% FT

Not unrealistic to see him averaging 20 / 10 / 5 and flirting with 50/40/90 every year.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#125 » by RCM88x » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:25 pm

He's been really good the last month, I have no issue with him saying that. The difference, in my opinion, with him and Donic is that Trae is very raw as a player and physically, while Donic's game is much more refined and mature. Trae has more room to grow, and could end up having better longevity, but he also might not, waaaay to early to tell.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#126 » by Dacost » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:27 pm

Luka was already a pro even a MVP over there ....like it makes since he is so much better right now.

I agree with Trae I thing in 5 years him and JJJ are going to be the 2 top players of this draft.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#127 » by Bob8 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:36 pm

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Yet another person checking in who didn't actually watch the interview.


Which interview? This is the first one.

“The thing with Luka, he’s a great player," Young said. "I don’t understand why it can’t work out for both situations. I hear [Atlanta made a mistake] all the time. Luka’s a great dude, and I think he’s going to be a really good player. But at the same time, I’m going to be a better player. Just because of my ability to stretch the floor, get others involved, I think I’ll be better.”

The last one is more tricky, ““In my eyes, it’s not a question. It’s gonna be me, but that’s just the competitive nature in my blood. I think that’s a no-brainer with me if you ask me that.”

But he could easily avoided the question altogether. Don’t you think, reporters are asking similar questions to Luka, if he deserved to be #1 pick and similar?


You got it all figured out, Bobby.


You didn’t like my answer? May I remind you, that you quoted me with a self made conclusion. I just cleared it up for you. ;)
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#128 » by kg01 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:39 pm

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Which interview? This is the first one.

“The thing with Luka, he’s a great player," Young said. "I don’t understand why it can’t work out for both situations. I hear [Atlanta made a mistake] all the time. Luka’s a great dude, and I think he’s going to be a really good player. But at the same time, I’m going to be a better player. Just because of my ability to stretch the floor, get others involved, I think I’ll be better.”

The last one is more tricky, ““In my eyes, it’s not a question. It’s gonna be me, but that’s just the competitive nature in my blood. I think that’s a no-brainer with me if you ask me that.”

But he could easily avoided the question altogether. Don’t you think, reporters are asking similar questions to Luka, if he deserved to be #1 pick and similar?


You got it all figured out, Bobby.


You didn’t like my answer? May I remind you, that you quoted me with a self made conclusion. I just cleared it up for you. ;)


No, I just reminded myself why I don't engage you anymore. My apologies for the misstep.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#129 » by Bob8 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:41 pm

I see some people believe Trae will end better than Luka. Nothing wrong with that. But can somebody explain me more specifically how Trae will be better? Please take in consideration theirs bodies and defense too. Thanks.
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Post#130 » by Bob8 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:47 pm

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You got it all figured out, Bobby.


You didn’t like my answer? May I remind you, that you quoted me with a self made conclusion. I just cleared it up for you. ;)


No, I just reminded myself why I don't engage you anymore. My apologies for the misstep.


Because my answer was disrespectful or not true? Because your all 3 posts kinda are disrespectful.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#131 » by Dacost » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:54 pm

Bob8 wrote:I see some people believe Trae will end better than Luka. Nothing wrong with that. But can somebody explain me more specifically how Trae will be better? Please take in consideration theirs bodies and defense too. Thanks.

Im my opiniom Young with experience and in a Mike D'antoni like system will kill it .Kind of like the suns and Nash.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#132 » by 316Hornets » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:01 pm

Bob8 wrote:I see some people believe Trae will end better than Luka. Nothing wrong with that. But can somebody explain me more specifically how Trae will be better? Please take in consideration theirs bodies and defense too. Thanks.


Biggest difference, the Hawks look poised for a better future thanks to the other guys they have on that team. Huerter has looked great for a rookie and Collins looks like a future allstar. They get another good pick in this draft and Young is going to have a plethora of teammates to pass to. His assist numbers are going to be Stockton like. This also is going to give him more space to operate and get up his shot when so many around him are such proficient scorers.

Luka has seen this before. He knows what to expect from guys much older than him using tricks to beat up on the inexperienced. This is invaluable and has certainly helped him come into the NBA and produce right away. His peak might not be much higher than it is now. It's hard to speculate since there have been few people come from overseas and put up the numbers he has put up. Dallas, as a team, looks a little lost. Not sure whether to tank this season or hop on the treadmill to mediocrity. I'm not even sure what the 2nd best asset is on that team and where they go from here. Luka could end up trapped on a team that has no ability to improve and thus suffer as a result.


And... about the defense. Have you not been watching the Warriors and Harden? Defense is a thing of the past. Just outscore your opponents, the refs will do the rest.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#133 » by Bob8 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:25 pm

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Bob8 wrote:I see some people believe Trae will end better than Luka. Nothing wrong with that. But can somebody explain me more specifically how Trae will be better? Please take in consideration theirs bodies and defense too. Thanks.


Biggest difference, the Hawks look poised for a better future thanks to the other guys they have on that team. Huerter has looked great for a rookie and Collins looks like a future allstar. They get another good pick in this draft and Young is going to have a plethora of teammates to pass to. His assist numbers are going to be Stockton like. This also is going to give him more space to operate and get up his shot when so many around him are such proficient scorers.

Luka has seen this before. He knows what to expect from guys much older than him using tricks to beat up on the inexperienced. This is invaluable and has certainly helped him come into the NBA and produce right away. His peak might not be much higher than it is now. It's hard to speculate since there have been few people come from overseas and put up the numbers he has put up. Dallas, as a team, looks a little lost. Not sure whether to tank this season or hop on the treadmill to mediocrity. I'm not even sure what the 2nd best asset is on that team and where they go from here. Luka could end up trapped on a team that has no ability to improve and thus suffer as a result.


And... about the defense. Have you not been watching the Warriors and Harden? Defense is a thing of the past. Just outscore your opponents, the refs will do the rest.


I believe we’re talking, who the better player will be and not which team will be better. Knowing both players, it’s kinda difficult to see, how 6’1 playmaker will be better than 6’8 playmaker unless Trae becomes new Curry, which is kinda unlikely. When people are talking how some great physical specimens like Ayton/Bagley/JJJ have higher ceiling, I at least can see some reason behind that. But Luka will be always much bigger than Trae and Trae is not exactly hyper athletic either. And when you’re that bigger almost everything is simpler in NBA, even shooting. I will leave peak nonsense aside.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#134 » by heatwillbeback » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:32 pm

True you can tell how many people actually don’t watch him play often. I’ve been impressed with him lately. His decision making has been better with his turnovers and shot selection. Give credit to Pierce and his staff also.


This is fair. I’ll happily admit I’ve seen him play in less than 5 games at the NBA level. And less than 10 times if you include college.

However, I have no problem comparing what I see to the stats. And the stats support my thoughts seeing him play.

I see him at his max being Kemba Walker. Which isn’t a bad thing, as Kemba is an all star. But Kemba isn’t making a team a contender. Kemba is an ancillary piece to a good team.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#135 » by koyotee » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:34 pm

316Hornets wrote:
Bob8 wrote:I see some people believe Trae will end better than Luka. Nothing wrong with that. But can somebody explain me more specifically how Trae will be better? Please take in consideration theirs bodies and defense too. Thanks.


Biggest difference, the Hawks look poised for a better future thanks to the other guys they have on that team. Huerter has looked great for a rookie and Collins looks like a future allstar. They get another good pick in this draft and Young is going to have a plethora of teammates to pass to. His assist numbers are going to be Stockton like. This also is going to give him more space to operate and get up his shot when so many around him are such proficient scorers.

Luka has seen this before. He knows what to expect from guys much older than him using tricks to beat up on the inexperienced. This is invaluable and has certainly helped him come into the NBA and produce right away. His peak might not be much higher than it is now. It's hard to speculate since there have been few people come from overseas and put up the numbers he has put up. Dallas, as a team, looks a little lost. Not sure whether to tank this season or hop on the treadmill to mediocrity. I'm not even sure what the 2nd best asset is on that team and where they go from here. Luka could end up trapped on a team that has no ability to improve and thus suffer as a result.


And... about the defense. Have you not been watching the Warriors and Harden? Defense is a thing of the past. Just outscore your opponents, the refs will do the rest.



Yeah sure, Luka's gonna peak in april this year, then that's it for him, no more improvements neither mental nor physical, he's a done deal. Guess like LBJ peaked at 19 or 20. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#136 » by John Murdoch » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:37 pm

Trae ceiling: Mike Conley

Luka ceiling: Larry Bird
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Post#137 » by Ball4life32 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:43 pm

I love how the ceiling for Trae are players that he was clearly way ahead of at the same stage.
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Re: Trae Young: I'll be better than Luka Doncic in 5-10 years 

Post#138 » by dakomish23 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:05 pm

John Murdoch wrote:Trae ceiling: Mike Conley

Luka ceiling: Larry Bird


How is that Trae's ceiling? He'll be way more dynamic of an offensive player. Defensively, it will probably be like they're not playing the same sport :lol:
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Post#139 » by 13th Man » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:07 pm

Good on Trae. Happy to see him playing well as of late and hope he can live up to these words!
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Post#140 » by dakomish23 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:07 pm

Atlhawks09 wrote:I love how the ceiling for Trae are players that he was clearly way ahead of at the same stage.


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