Trae Young Implies He Snubbed NBA All-Star Game
Over the past two years, a strong narrative has been circulating among Atlanta Hawks fans. The belief is that Trae Young has been overlooked for prestigious awards and honors. Most notably, the 2021 and 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
However, the truth might be stranger than fiction. According to The Athletic reporter Chris Kirschner, Young declined an invitation to play as an injury reserve in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following last night's game against the San Antonio Spurs, Caleb Johnson of 92.9 FM The Game asked Young if he was asked to play in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game as a reserve. Young replied, "I stay in my lane. I don't tell my private business."
Trae Young passes the ball away from LeBron James.
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So, it seems that Young's All-Star "snubs" deserve some context. But, of course, the Hawks point guard still deserved a spot on the roster in both years—especially this season, where Young has averaged roughly 27 points and ten assists per game.
The players' vote had a more negative impact than the media or fans in this year's voting. With 25 games remaining in the regular season and Atlanta rounding into form, it is highly likely that Young will make his peers pay for the lack of All-Star game votes.
