Even when he’s not on the court, Trae Young has a way of keeping his name in the spotlight. On Sunday night, while fans were glued to the intense playoff matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, the Atlanta Hawks guard decided to stir the pot, right from his couch.
A Couch-Side Comment That Sparked NBA Twitter
Hot take but not..
OKC fans are louder than Knick fans.
Happy Sunday!— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 18, 2025
As the Thunder dominated the Nuggets and built up a 14-point lead by halftime, Young took to X (formerly Twitter) with a post that instantly grabbed attention. In a not-so-subtle dig, he said Thunder fans were louder than Knicks fans—a clear jab at New York’s famously loud and loyal fanbase. For someone who’s become a familiar villain at Madison Square Garden, it felt like vintage Trae.
A History of Heat Between Young and New York
Trae Young’s rivalry with Knicks fans isn’t new. He’s openly described it as a “love-hate” relationship, and he’s leaned into the drama at every opportunity. From hitting clutch shots in front of a stunned MSG crowd to taunting the Knicks with a mid-court dice roll after eliminating them from the NBA Cup last December, Young thrives off that back-and-forth energy. It’s a role he’s embraced fully, and the fans feed right into it.
Knicks Still Standing, While Hawks Sit at Home
But while Young keeps the banter alive online, the reality is that the Knicks are still fighting for a championship. They’re headed to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the Indiana Pacers, while the Hawks’ season ended with a 40-42 record and a quick exit in the play-in tournament. That fact hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans, who were quick to fire back at Young’s tweet with reminders of who’s still playing meaningful basketball.
Trae Young Stays in the Conversation, Playoffs or Not
Whether he’s sinking long-range threes or stirring NBA Twitter with bold comments, Trae Young knows how to keep himself in the spotlight. And even though he’s not suiting up for playoff games this year, he’s clearly still enjoying the action and making sure people are talking about him. The postseason may be about wins and losses, but moments like these remind us that rivalries, personalities, and passion are what make basketball truly special.
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