The rivalry between Trae Young and Knicks fans took another turn after the Atlanta Hawks‘ win over New York on Wednesday.
Postgame Taunts
After the Hawks secured a 121-116 victory, Trae Young couldn’t resist teasing Knicks fans. He said in a courtside interview, “I hope these New York fans find their way to the exit real quick. Take yโall a– home.” His words echoed through the arena as he playfully booed them off.
Trae said go home ๐
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks)
Game Performance
Young didn’t have his best shooting night, scoring 23 points with a 7-of-21 field goal record and making three out of nine three-point shots. Despite this, he was crucial in securing Atlanta’s win by scoring four of their last six points. This game also highlighted rookie Zaccharie Risacher’s career-best performance.
A Heated History
Even though Young’s regular season record against the Knicks is now just 6-14, he’s never missed an opportunity to rile up their fans. The animosity dates back to the 2020-21 playoffs when Atlanta knocked out New York in five games on their way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Since then, Knicks supporters have been vocal with chants like “F— Trae Young” even when not playing against him.
Fans love these intense rivalries; they make every game more exciting!
Funny Memories and Future Showdowns
In August, during an appearance on Paul George’s “Podcast P,” Young shared how amusing he finds these chants. He recalled a moment with a young girl at Madison Square Garden who boldly flipped him off from behind the scorerโs table. Laughing it off, he described how photos often capture him smiling at such reactions from the crowd.
Knicks enthusiasts are unlikely to forget Youngโs latest comments anytime soon. Their next clash at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2025, promises to be thrilling!
