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Ice Trae is a superstar.

Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:03 pm
Posted by NorthGwinnettTiger
Member since Jun 2006
51814 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:03 pm
Go frick your other takes.
Posted by EuphoricSSP
Member since Feb 2021
822 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:04 pm to
Yes he is. Like watching a better shooting* AI try and lead the 76ers to a title


Mavs fans right now thisisfine.gif
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 10:06 pm
Posted by TruBrew
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2019
2261 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:05 pm to
Well yea he is. You have been watching, right?
Posted by Fus0623
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2015
88678 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:05 pm to
It’s like watching young Steph in 2013
Posted by RandySavage
Member since May 2012
30815 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:19 pm to
EAD Bill Simmons
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
73271 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:22 pm to
The shoulder shake was hilarious on that 3

Lots of fun watching him and Booker
Posted by BranchDawg
Flowery Branch
Member since Nov 2013
9830 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 10:22 pm to
Tonight was Trae’s signature performance. Anybody who wasn’t clued in before tonight is now.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42471 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 11:08 pm to
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It’s like watching young Steph in 2013


Not nearly as good of a shooter, but a better passer.
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
13337 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 11:11 pm to
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Mavs fans right now thisisfine.gif


Sure they wish they were there but I’d still take Doncic 100 times before Trae
Posted by LMfan
Member since Aug 2014
5145 posts
Posted on 6/23/21 at 11:30 pm to
He manipulates the defense and runs the floor like the great PGs (Nash, Isiah) but also has that scoring mentality of Iverson or Curry when needed. He's pretty great.

This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 11:31 pm
Posted by BayouCatFan
Member since Jul 2008
4580 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 12:22 am to
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It’s like watching young Steph in 2013



Has Steph ever done it as a lower seed and in a hostile environment this late in the playoffs. I dont think so.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42471 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 1:17 am to
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Has Steph ever done it as a lower seed and in a hostile environment this late in the playoffs. I dont think so.


Not this late, but Steph put up 44 & 11 on the road against San Antonio in 2013, before the pace of NBA games picked up.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166135 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 7:22 am to
Jrue w a great night will go largely unnoticed
Posted by brmark70816
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2011
9758 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 7:37 am to
You don't have a great night when your opponent goes for 48 points. You have to either shut him down or out duel him.

Superstars are made in the playoffs in prime time. Young is having a coming out party and introducing himself to the world. It is awesome to see it happen..
Posted by Boomshockalocka
Member since Feb 2004
59689 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 7:46 am to
Trae just killing him. That is the thing about great defenders, perimeter defenders for sure, they can’t stop the best offensive players. All they gotta do is run jrue into a screen and he is out of the play. That’s why I get a kick out of it when I see people say that individual defense is just as valuable as offense.

“It is half the game” my foot.
Posted by Hammond Tiger Fan
Hammond
Member since Oct 2007
16210 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:05 am to
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Trae just killing him. That is the thing about great defenders, perimeter defenders for sure, they can’t stop the best offensive players. All they gotta do is run jrue into a screen and he is out of the play. That’s why I get a kick out of it when I see people say that individual defense is just as valuable as offense.

“It is half the game” my foot


Trae had open looks all night because whenever they did screen Jrue the help defender was sinking into the lane instead of hedging the screen to give Jrue time to recover. They played this way all game long too. I don't know who came up with the gameplan to play defense that way against Trae, but that plan was terrible.
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 8:07 am
Posted by Athos
Member since Sep 2016
11878 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:07 am to
So you admit Jim sucks at D then?
Posted by TheeRealCarolina
Member since Aug 2018
17925 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:07 am to
Doncic is the best player in the league but Young is definitely a top 10 guy.

Young’s supporting cast is significantly better than Luka’s, like not even a plausible comparison.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27660 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:07 am to
Why do people instantly jump to comparing the trade?

Why can’t it just be two badass top 12 players that are good fits on their teams?
Posted by bamameister
Right here, right now
Member since May 2016
13934 posts
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:08 am to
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Trae just killing him. That is the thing about great defenders, perimeter defenders for sure, they can’t stop the best offensive players. All they gotta do is run jrue into a screen and he is out of the play. That’s why I get a kick out of it when I see people say that individual defense is just as valuable as offense.


The Bucks didn't do much adjusting once Trae found their soft underbelly. Lopez didn't attempt to take Trae in their pick scheme. And when I say Trae was wide open on the other side that is really an understatement.

The Bucks are going to have to downsize, whether they like it or not, and do a much better job of switching the action. Otherwise, Trae is gonna continue to look exactly like Durant as Jrue chased him around the court.
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 8:10 am
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