Trae Young Trolls Knicks Fans Again in New York

What Happened?

Trae Young is a basketball player who currently plays as a guard (a player who usually handles the ball and shoots) for the Washington Wizards. He was in New York City for a big fan event called Fanatics Fest. While there, he posted a short video or photo on his Instagram story (a feature on Instagram that disappears after 24 hours) to tease and joke with fans of the New York Knicks.

Why Do Knicks Fans Dislike Trae Young?

Knicks fans have not liked Trae Young for a while. Here is why:

• In the 2021 playoffs (a tournament to decide the best team), Young played for the Atlanta Hawks.
• He led the Hawks to beat the Knicks in the first round in five games.
• After winning, he famously bowed to the New York crowd, which made fans upset.
• In November 2024, during a Hawks home win (121–116) over the Knicks in Atlanta, he told Knicks fans to "take your ass home."
• One month later, in the NBA Cup quarterfinals (a special mid-season tournament game), the Hawks beat the Knicks 108–100. Young pretended to blow on dice and throw them onto the Knicks’ logo at center court, which was seen as another joke at their expense.

Important: Trae Young is now on a different team, but his history with Knicks fans is still a big deal.

Where Does Trae Young Play Now?

• The Hawks traded (swapped players with another team) Young to the Washington Wizards in January of last year.
• He is now a Wizard, not a Hawk.
• The Wizards will visit New York to play the Knicks, who are the defending champions (the team that won the title last season).
• Because of everything in the past, it is very likely the Knicks fans will still boo him and there will be no friendship between them.

Summary

Trae Young, now with the Washington Wizards, posted an Instagram story in New York to troll Knicks fans. He has been their enemy since 2021 when he beat them in the playoffs and bowed. He later mocked them in 2024 with comments and a dice gesture. Now on the Wizards, he will face the champion Knicks soon, and fans will probably still dislike him.

FAQ

1. What is an Instagram story?
It is a photo or video you post on Instagram that only stays up for 24 hours and then disappears.

2. What does "traded" mean in basketball?
It means one team sends a player to another team in exchange for different players or benefits.

3. Why is Trae Young called "Public Enemy No. 1" by Knicks fans?
Because he beat their team in big moments and celebrated in ways they found disrespectful, making him the fan’s top rival.

4. What is the NBA Cup?
It is a special tournament held during the regular NBA season with extra games and a final winner.