Trae Young took to the new episode of his “From the Point” podcast to speak about the situations of Ja Morant and Zion Williamson, whose extra-sporting problems have been making headlines on social media in recent weeks. The Atlanta leader first wanted to send them his support, believing that the league needed to see them shine on the field above all.
He also highlighted the importance of good management and use of social networks, which young players sometimes find difficult to control. A problem that did not really exist ten years ago.
“We are from a time when we all grew up with that. Since the AAU, we had all the social networks, whether it was Twitter, Facebook or Myspace at one point. We all already had these networks, it started a little with us, our generation. So it’s a little weird, because when you come to the NBA, it’s a whole different experience with social media. I mean, it gets crazy when you see how certain situations can happen, with Zion, Ja and even others. It’s something we regret.”, he explained.
“Good guys” whom he hopes to see soon on the pitch
As far as he is concerned, Trae Young revealed that he was able to count on the good advice and discipline imposed by his father to stay focused on his professional future and not be influenced by his friends or questionable associates who could have diverted him from his job. path.
“For me, it became natural to manage this role as a role model for the youngest, because, maybe since middle school, I remember my father always telling me: ‘Think like a pro, prepare like a pro. , take care of yourself like a pro. I remember my friends wanting me to go out with them when the weekend came around, but I didn’t even think about that stuff. I was already so into ‘How am I going to make it into the league, how am I supposed to think like a pro, how am I supposed to be in the gym, get up at 6:00 a.m. to work before I go to school ‘”, he assures. “So when I turned pro, it wasn’t particularly new for me, nothing really changed.”
While Ja Morant is under fire for her “passion” for firearms and Zion Williamson was accused of having an extramarital affair during the announcement of his girlfriend’s pregnancy, Trae Young wants now that the two young All-Stars quickly find the land. To make people talk about them through their game.
“I mean I know them personally, so I really hope they get out of this and come out of it well, because they’re so talented, they’re so good. The league needs these types of players to survive, because obviously guys like LeBron James, like Kevin Durant, are getting old, and they’re about to start leaving the league. We need guys like Ja and Zion, who are so talented, in the league. And I insist on both, they are really good guys. And for Zion, I think for him, it will be mostly about getting healthy. He just needs to be on the pitch. I hope he will really get back to good physical health”.
| Trae Young | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2018-19 | ATL | 81 | 31 | 41.8 | 32.4 | 82.9 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 19.1 |
| 2019-20 | ATL | 60 | 35 | 43.7 | 36.1 | 86.0 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 29.6 |
| 2020-21 | ATL | 63 | 34 | 43.8 | 34.3 | 88.6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 25.3 |
| 2021-22 | ATL | 76 | 35 | 46.0 | 38.2 | 90.4 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.1 | 28.4 |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 73 | 35 | 42.9 | 33.5 | 88.6 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 26.2 |
| Total | 353 | 34 | 43.7 | 35.1 | 87.6 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 25.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
