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

[Hornet Mania]

I like that answer. I personally though Doncic should have gone number one because he was far and away the best prospect in the draft, but it isn't Trae Young's fault the Hawks passed on him. Staying focused on improving himself and being a better player in the years to come is exactly what he should be doing.

I wasn't a huge believer in Young during the draft process (I'd have him around 7-10, not 3-5) but history tells us that point guards take time to develop. Mike Conley was considered a bust and the Grizzlies got mocked when they gave him his first extension, he ended up being great. Charlotte got mocked for giving Kemba Walker 12m a year when they extended him, now he's an 3x all-star on one of the best value contracts in the league and can surely demand the max from any team this summer. Steve Nash wasn't great his rookie year, Lowry and Rondo dramatically improved, the list could go on practically forever. Doesn't mean Young is a sure thing, but there's also no reason to believe he's never going to get better. He may even dramatically improve.

[jayu70]

good attitude I guess, but its cheap to say that, cause 5-10 years is not now and is away. How about you be better than Doncic now... Reminds me of Hezonja, who claimed he will be NBA star, but at that moment, couldnt beat Brad Oleson in Barcelona rotation. Yeah, sure buddy.

how is it cheap when that was the exact question asked by Byron Scott. Trae didn't pick the 5-10 years.

[BudenFerry]

Here's the real bet:

The Hawks will have a better Win/Loss record than the Mavs over the next 5 years.

[E-Balla]

How does Luka already have what is the worst fanbase in NBA history next to Kobestans?

Also I posted what Trae is doing in his last 20 games well here's what Luka is doing: 24/7/6 on 56 TS% while Dallas is 7-13.

So we have a rookie who's averaging 18/4/8 on 58 TS% while going 10-10 in his last 20 saying he thinks he's going to be better than the rookie averaging 24/7/6 on 56 TS% while going 7-13 over the last 20. Obviously Trae is delusional, I mean its not like that type of production from the same player that lead the NCAA in assists and points per game his freshman year is proof of high potential or anything.

[Johnny Firpo]

It was a dumb question, who even thinks that far ahead? And yeah, nothing wrong with the answer, he has been playing well, and he is a serious talent.

[Johnny Firpo]

Here's the real bet:

The Hawks will have a better Win/Loss record than the Mavs over the next 5 years.

Your young core is probably better or at least deeper, it will depend on who we can sign as an FA.

[Johnny Firpo]

How does Luka already have what is the worst fanbase in NBA history next to Kobestans?

That's a weird statement, how do you even measure something like that? He has some passionate fans, no need to make it about the kid, unless you are hell-bent on not liking him,but that would surprise me based on your avatar.

[King Ken]

Modern day Bird and Magic

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.

[BudenFerry]

Here's the real bet:

The Hawks will have a better Win/Loss record than the Mavs over the next 5 years.

Your young core is probably better or at least deeper, it will depend on who we can sign as an FA.

Another bet.

Trae will be more successful at attracting free agents to play with him than Luka will.

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[kg01]

good attitude I guess, but its cheap to say that, cause 5-10 years is not now and is away. How about you be better than Doncic now... Reminds me of Hezonja, who claimed he will be NBA star, but at that moment, couldnt beat Brad Oleson in Barcelona rotation. Yeah, sure buddy.

He didn't say "5-10 years". Byron Scott asked specifically about that timeframe, which was a silly question. Young simply answered.

Your beef is with the guy asking the question. No need to use that to bash Young.

[E-Balla]

How does Luka already have what is the worst fanbase in NBA history next to Kobestans?

That's a weird statement, how do you even measure something like that? He has some passionate fans, no need to make it about the kid, unless you are hell-bent on not liking him,but that would surprise me based on your avatar.

Read literally any thread about any rookie not named Luka Doncic and get back to me.

[Archx]

Here's the real bet:

The Hawks will have a better Win/Loss record than the Mavs over the next 5 years.

Your young core is probably better or at least deeper, it will depend on who we can sign as an FA.

Another bet.

Trae will be more successful at attracting free agents to play with him than Luka will.

Now this is possibly an interesting debate to have. I was also thinking myself which team could surround their young stars with better players. I think i would still give slight advantage to Mark Cuban even though he failed over and over with giving Dirk proper teams. But i don't know, it's a really hard guess. ATL already have much better young core than the Mavs, that's true and Mavs have a long way to go, but some of their veterans will be off the books soon and they'll have a ton of cap space to work with. I must say i'm excited for both teams.

[SecondTake]

This is actually kind of embarrassing. He's a top rookie that thinks it'll take him an entire DECADE to pass a lower pick rookie? If this was Kobe, he'd have said by next week.

[kg01]

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

Did you watch the interview?

"Needs to shut his mouth"? It wasn't a great question but should he have refused to answer it? How would that have gone over?

[kg01]

This is actually kind of embarrassing. He's a top rookie that thinks it'll take him an entire DECADE to pass a lower pick rookie? If this was Kobe, he'd have said by next week.

Again. Did you actually watch the interview? That's not what he said.

[BudenFerry]

Your young core is probably better or at least deeper, it will depend on who we can sign as an FA.

Another bet.

Trae will be more successful at attracting free agents to play with him than Luka will.

Now this is possibly an interesting debate to have. I was also thinking myself which team could surround their young stars with better players. I think i would still give slight advantage to Mark Cuban even though he failed over and over with giving Dirk proper teams. But i don't know, it's a really hard guess. ATL already have much better young core than the Mavs, that's true and Mavs have a long way to go, but some of their veterans will be off the books soon and they'll have a ton of cap space to work with. I must say i'm excited for both teams.

Trae + Collins + Huerter + 2 lottery picks + a ton of cap space in 2 years.

Luka + a pissed off ill-fitting DSJ + cap space + no picks.

Dedmon/Lin/Prince/Bazemore also have more trade value than Matthews/Barnes/Jordan.

I'm not sure why anyone would have confidence in Cuban with his past history of overpaying washed up vets.

[BudenFerry]

This is actually kind of embarrassing. He's a top rookie that thinks it'll take him an entire DECADE to pass a lower pick rookie? If this was Kobe, he'd have said by next week.

Luka was picked 3rd. Trae 5th.

How exactly is that a lower pick?

[TheGameWinner]

I really like how we quote players - he responded to a question ... makes him seem like he just said this randomly and that he doesn't believe he is currently better. He isn't - but that's not the point. Feels like we misquote things like this to create buzz

[Kilo]

The way he worded it you can tell he really doesn't believe it - but is playing the "I'm really self confident and driven" character.

[Archx]

Another bet.

Trae will be more successful at attracting free agents to play with him than Luka will.

Now this is possibly an interesting debate to have. I was also thinking myself which team could surround their young stars with better players. I think i would still give slight advantage to Mark Cuban even though he failed over and over with giving Dirk proper teams. But i don't know, it's a really hard guess. ATL already have much better young core than the Mavs, that's true and Mavs have a long way to go, but some of their veterans will be off the books soon and they'll have a ton of cap space to work with. I must say i'm excited for both teams.

Trae + Collins + Huerter + 2 lottery picks + a ton of cap space in 2 years.

Luka + a pissed off ill-fitting DSJ + cap space + no picks.

Dedmon/Lin/Prince/Bazemore also have more trade value than Matthews/Barnes/Jordan.

I'm not sure why anyone would have confidence in Cuban with his past history of overpaying washed up vets.

Heh yea you're right. That's why i said i have my hopes up that they can do something with their cap space It sure will be an interesting off season. I just hope Mavs wont turn into one of those CLE teams where LBJ was alone up there and had to do everything. Because it sure as hell is looking like it's going into a similar direction.