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

DeathLineup · Post #1 » by **DeathLineup** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:29 am

"In my eyes, it's not a question -- it's going to be me," Young said when asked who would be seen as the better player in five to 10 years. "But that's just the competitive nature in my blood, and I think that's the no-brainer with me."

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25867382/trae-young-says-luka-doncic-trade-worked-teams

Post #2 » by **bondom34** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:31 am

That was perfectly put. Great attitude and great way to say it, props to Trae.

Post #3 » by **og15** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:32 am

I would really hope a top rookie really believes this. Whether it will happen is a totally different story, but he does need to have that confidence until it is definitively proven otherwise.

Future Coach · Post #4 » by **Future Coach** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:32 am

So will he be alright with getting paid less until then? Or is that not how he imagines it working out?

High 5 · Post #5 » by **High 5** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:33 am

It would be thread worthy if he didn't say that.

bargnanimvp · Post #6 » by **bargnanimvp** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:33 am

-G- · Post #7 » by **-G-** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:33 am

Wow smh can't believe he said that

bargnanimvp · Post #8 » by **bargnanimvp** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:36 am

-G- wrote:Wow smh can't believe he said that

I was expecting him to come out and say "nah Luka is too good, in 5-10 years I'll probably be on my 6th team after making a career out of being a back up" big surprise he backed himself.

LAL · Post #9 » by **LAL** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:37 am

Talk is cheap.

Dr Aki · Post #10 » by **Dr Aki** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:37 am

bargnanimvp wrote:
-G- wrote:Wow smh can't believe he said that

I was expecting him to come out and say "nah Luka is too good, in 5-10 years I'll probably be on my 6th team after making a career out of being a back up" big surprise he backed himself.

Me too, that kid should really have a bit more perspective

Spens1 · Post #11 » by **Spens1** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:38 am

I mean, its possible, he certainly hasn't been bad. Obviously it looks like Luka could be a superstar, but at the same time, he could also stagnate like Tyreke all the same as well and Young could really become the next Steph Curry, at this stage you can't say so this was the right thing i think to say in the meantime.

bargnanimvp · Post #12 » by **bargnanimvp** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:39 am

Dr Aki wrote:
bargnanimvp wrote:
-G- wrote:Wow smh can't believe he said that

I was expecting him to come out and say "nah Luka is too good, in 5-10 years I'll probably be on my 6th team after making a career out of being a back up" big surprise he backed himself.

Me too, that kid should really have a bit more perspective

or

"I've already booked my flights to russia this offseason for arm lengthening surgery, once that's done I might have a shot"

Shock Defeat · Post #13 » by **Shock Defeat** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:42 am

What did you expect him to say?

“I have no confidence in my abilities, the Hawks made a mistake and I will forever be in Lukas shadow”

King Ken · Post #14 » by **King Ken** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:47 am

Spens1 wrote:I mean, its possible, he certainly hasn't been bad. Obviously it looks like Luka could be a superstar, but at the same time, he could also stagnate like Tyreke all the same as well and Young could really become the next Steph Curry, at this stage you can't say so this was the right thing i think to say in the meantime.

I think he is the next Isiah Thomas with better passing and deep range on his shot. I just want him to improve his shot selection moving forward and his accuracy in all ranges outside of the paint. In the paint, he is already pretty accurate for his size.

Defensively, off the ball is where I want to see improvements. His on ball defense has improved although he can be more refined with experience and learning how the refs calls the games. VC has been a tremendous influence on him overall.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #15 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:57 am

Unfortunate that Young's career will always be attached to Doncic.

drosereturn · Post #16 » by **drosereturn** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:58 am

This guy jumping the gun. I was a huge fan of him but he needs to shut his mouth lol.

ndee1234 · Post #17 » by **ndee1234** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:59 am

Although most of us disagree, what do you expect him to say?

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TheBonzaiEffect · Post #18 » by **TheBonzaiEffect** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:59 am

He just doesn't have the body or physique to ever not be a liability on D. Coupled with not being an elite shooter, I just don't see his ceiling as more than a better passing Lou Williams or better passing but can't get to the line as well I.T. That's a good player...a borderline all-star. But Luka has an MVP ceiling. I'll bet anyone on this forum, at 10 to 1 odds, Trae never wins an MVP.

johanliebert · Post #19 » by **johanliebert** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:00 am

Showtime23 wrote:This guy jumping the gun. I was a huge fan of him but he needs to shut his mouth lol.

Pot calling the kettle black.

You’d think 5-10 years passed reading this thread. Give it time trae May very well turn out to be better or he will have to eat his words.

HoopsterJones · Post #20 » by **HoopsterJones** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:02 am

I highly doubt this. We’ll see what happens. Luka is amazing as a rookie.