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

[NY 567]

Say what you want about Doncic fans, but his haters are just as bad. If the roles were reversed and Luka was having a significantly inferior year to Trae and he said that he was going to be better in 5-10 years, he'd be absolutely dogpiled on. While there are definitely some who see Luka as the great white hype and defend him as such, there are just as many who are bothered at the prospect of a white Euro guard being this good as a teenager and possibly becoming a top 5 player in the league within the next 3-5 years.

[DaPessimist]

Think it into existence. Most successful people do the same thing.

[316Hornets]

Say what you want about Doncic fans, but his haters are just as bad. If the roles were reversed and Luka was having a significantly inferior year to Trae and he said that he was going to be better in 5-10 years, he'd be absolutely dogpiled on. While there are definitely some who see Luka as the great white hype and defend him as such, there are just as many who are bothered at the prospect of a white Euro guard being this good as a teenager and possibly becoming a top 5 player in the league within the next 3-5 years.

Lul, these haters getting creative with their burns

[NY 567]

Say what you want about Doncic fans, but his haters are just as bad. If the roles were reversed and Luka was having a significantly inferior year to Trae and he said that he was going to be better in 5-10 years, he'd be absolutely dogpiled on. While there are definitely some who see Luka as the great white hype and defend him as such, there are just as many who are bothered at the prospect of a white Euro guard being this good as a teenager and possibly becoming a top 5 player in the league within the next 3-5 years.

Lul, these haters getting creative with their burns

Trae is averaging 16/7 with a 51 TS percentage and is statistically one of the worst defenders in the league. He's having a considerably inferior season

[Bob8]

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.

For context: I'm a Hawks fan, wanted Luka in the draft, and recognize Luka has been phenomenal this year and a much better player...

I believe Trae to be the better passer, think he's better at getting to the rim AND finishing, can be less of a defensive liability FOR HIS POSITION, and will be at least a comparable shooter. I also think he'll be easier to build around.

I do think these will be the two best players from the draft fwiw, so this ain't the last time we'll talk about it

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Do you know that difference in assists is very small between Luka and Trae in December and January? Luka didn't play much as Pg in the beginning of the season, now is playing 75% of the time as Pg. Trae is full time Pg. I will be very surprised if a 6'8", 230 Pg, won't be very successful at getting and finishing at the rim, when he gets normal Nba conditioning. He has big room for improvement in shooting and conditioning. Trae being less liability in defense? never. Luka can be, because of his big body, hidden in the easiest to defend position and he's great rebounder. Luka can play 1-4, because of that versatility, the team should be build pretty easy around.

you can turned things around however you want, but in the end it's 6'8", 230 Pg vs. 6'2",190 Pg. Both have great vision and feel for the game. The only possibility for Trae to be better or similar to Luka is if he becomes Curry like shooter. if not, Luka's great size and strength for his position will prevail.

[XTraderXL]

okay point taken i love luca he is better than simmons all around tbh but how much more would he improve ??? is he going to be like kawhi on defense while getting better over all.. Trae young has a lot of room to improve.. and i doubt luca will be a stud defensively ...

once trae shoots more efficient and passing he is way better than luca then its all about winning.. steve nash wasnt good defensively but he made everyone else better and if you think trae young cant do that then i rest my case...

The name is Luka not Luca. How come you are able to spell Trae correctly but Luka is somehow hard?

And why would he not have much more room to improve? Just look at his body. He has ways to go in that department. His FT shooting also needs work and thats 1-2 points more per game on average. There are plenty other areas where he can get significantly better and with his size, he can do things that Young cant even begin to dream about. They are not even close as players now and thats how it will stay. It shouldnt even be a debate.

[abark]

We only have to wait 10 years! Good thing the average NBA lottery career is... oh wait, it's less than 10 years.

[arh1109]

Honestly Trae needs to carry the teams bags for comments like this.

[fuzzy1]

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.

For context: I'm a Hawks fan, wanted Luka in the draft, and recognize Luka has been phenomenal this year and a much better player...

I believe Trae to be the better passer, think he's better at getting to the rim AND finishing, can be less of a defensive liability FOR HIS POSITION, and will be at least a comparable shooter. I also think he'll be easier to build around.

I do think these will be the two best players from the draft fwiw, so this ain't the last time we'll talk about it

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Do you know that difference in assists is very small between Luka and Trae in December and January? Luka didn't play much as Pg in the beginning of the season, now is playing 75% of the time as Pg. Trae is full time Pg. I will be very surprised if a 6'8", 230 Pg, won't be very successful at getting and finishing at the rim, when he gets normal Nba conditioning. He has big room for improvement in shooting and conditioning. Trae being less liability in defense? never. Luka can be, because of his big body, hidden in the easiest to defend position and he's great rebounder. Luka can play 1-4, because of that versatility, the team should be build pretty easy around.

you can turned things around however you want, but in the end it's 6'8", 230 Pg vs. 6'2",190 Pg. Both have great vision and feel for the game. The only possibility for Trae to be better or similar to Luka is if he becomes Curry like shooter. if not, Luka's great size and strength for his position will prevail.

I can see you've already made up your mind. Give it a couple years

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[Bob8]

For context: I'm a Hawks fan, wanted Luka in the draft, and recognize Luka has been phenomenal this year and a much better player...

I believe Trae to be the better passer, think he's better at getting to the rim AND finishing, can be less of a defensive liability FOR HIS POSITION, and will be at least a comparable shooter. I also think he'll be easier to build around.

I do think these will be the two best players from the draft fwiw, so this ain't the last time we'll talk about it

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Do you know that difference in assists is very small between Luka and Trae in December and January? Luka didn't play much as Pg in the beginning of the season, now is playing 75% of the time as Pg. Trae is full time Pg. I will be very surprised if a 6'8", 230 Pg, won't be very successful at getting and finishing at the rim, when he gets normal Nba conditioning. He has big room for improvement in shooting and conditioning. Trae being less liability in defense? never. Luka can be, because of his big body, hidden in the easiest to defend position and he's great rebounder. Luka can play 1-4, because of that versatility, the team should be build pretty easy around.

you can turned things around however you want, but in the end it's 6'8", 230 Pg vs. 6'2",190 Pg. Both have great vision and feel for the game. The only possibility for Trae to be better or similar to Luka is if he becomes Curry like shooter. if not, Luka's great size and strength for his position will prevail.

I can see you've already made up your mind. Give it a couple years

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I would say exactly the same if Trae was 6’8” and Luka 6’2”. Height matters, especially if 2 players play the same position. Luka’s handles, vision and playmaking is special because he’s that big. If he becomes near elite shooter, he will be unstoppable. You just cannot guard 6’8”, 230 playmaker, with elite vision and IQ, if he is near elite shooter. Simmons with only solid shooting would be unstoppable. Luka is less athletic so he needs near elite shooting, around 40% for 3, to be unstoppable.

[Stillwater]

Trae Young is already 27 years old right now and his family dressed him in girls clothing (explaining the weak boy release)
the first several years to hide his real birth date... he will never be better than Luka unless he grows 6" and changes his shot mechanics...The odds of his game getting remotely better than it is right now are about as likely as his mouth telling the truth

[Goon]

This statement from Trae got completely blown out of proportion. He was asked a question, I'd expect such an answer from any ambitious individual. Whoever thinks this was bad, what would you feel if he said: "I think Luka will be better"? Would be a ridiculous thing to say. You always have to bank on yourself in such situations and Trae meant no harm, he and Luka are cool and even text from time to time. Pisses me off to see some Slovenian media also making headlines out of this statement taken out of context, cheap clickbait nonsense. Trae has been getting so much hate that I really wish he ends up a star and I'm a huge Doncic fan. Why can't both be good? Its as if some think only one of them can exist in the NBA.

[shakes0]

Trae Young is already 27 years old right now and his family dressed him in girls clothing (explaining the weak boy release)
the first several years to hide his real birth date... he will never be better than Luka unless he grows 6" and changes his shot mechanics...The odds of his game getting remotely better than it is right now are about as likely as his mouth telling the truth

says the only person in the world who thinks Sexton is going to be better than Trae. Have fun dying alone out on that limb.

[Stillwater]

Trae Young is already 27 years old right now and his family dressed him in girls clothing (explaining the weak boy release)
the first several years to hide his real birth date... he will never be better than Luka unless he grows 6" and changes his shot mechanics...The odds of his game getting remotely better than it is right now are about as likely as his mouth telling the truth

says the only person in the world who thinks Sexton is going to be better than Trae. Have fun dying alone out on that limb.

Yep I'll be here when Sexton turns the corner and you'll keep your trap shut then. Trae is fools gold

[Ball4life32]

Trae Young is already 27 years old right now and his family dressed him in girls clothing (explaining the weak boy release)
the first several years to hide his real birth date... he will never be better than Luka unless he grows 6" and changes his shot mechanics...The odds of his game getting remotely better than it is right now are about as likely as his mouth telling the truth

says the only person in the world who thinks Sexton is going to be better than Trae. Have fun dying alone out on that limb.

Yep I'll be here when Sexton turns the corner and you'll keep your trap shut then. Trae is fools gold

His numbers have improved dramatically every month but you’re right no chance he gets better. 20 year old rookies usually don’t improve.

[kg01]

This statement from Trae got completely blown out of proportion. He was asked a question, I'd expect such an answer from any ambitious individual. Whoever thinks this was bad, what would you feel if he said: "I think Luka will be better"? Would be a ridiculous thing to say. You always have to bank on yourself in such situations and Trae meant no harm, he and Luka are cool and even text from time to time. Pisses me off to see some Slovenian media also making headlines out of this statement taken out of context, cheap clickbait nonsense. Trae has been getting so much hate that I really wish he ends up a star and I'm a huge Doncic fan. Why can't both be good? Its as if some think only one of them can exist in the NBA.

Well said.

The saddest part of all this bickering is the fact that Young and Doncic are apparently good friends or are at least very friendly with one another.

Maybe the fanbases can take notes from them.

Well, everyone except me and Bob. Oil and water. (Kidding, Bobby )

[DirtybirdGA]

Bryon Scott or the jump producers might get a raise now, good job folks.. lol

[azizx]

From what I've seen of Trae, I don't think he's bad and him being comparable to Doncic in 5-10 years is NOT out of the question.
Luka has a head start on Trae in terms of being better, but I'm not sure where the issue with him making this statement is.
Seems like everyone's a bit childish with how they tear down a player's confidence, then deny them the opportunity to show some self-confidence in himself. Kinda weird. We'll see I guess.

[Stillwater]

says the only person in the world who thinks Sexton is going to be better than Trae. Have fun dying alone out on that limb.

Yep I'll be here when Sexton turns the corner and you'll keep your trap shut then. Trae is fools gold

His numbers have improved dramatically every month but you’re right no chance he gets better. 20 year old rookies usually don’t improve.

One stat: 29%

[Ball4life32]

Yep I'll be here when Sexton turns the corner and you'll keep your trap shut then. Trae is fools gold

His numbers have improved dramatically every month but you’re right no chance he gets better. 20 year old rookies usually don’t improve.

One stat: 29%

Since mid December it’s 37%. It takes some rookies/younger players time to adjust....