Trae Young has been the subject of various criticisms throughout his first five seasons in the NBA. Recently, he has been actively trying to change the narrative surrounding his name through appearances on podcasts like From The Point and Draymond Green's show. On the Dopey Millennials Show, Caleb Johnson selected interesting clips from his podcast appearances to play that highlight the negative comparisons and "coach killer" label Young has faced, especially in relation to Luka Doncic, despite their similar stats and on-court accomplishments.
During his appearance on Draymond Green's podcast, Young addressed the connection to Doncic due to the draft day trade and the unfavorable comparisons. He mentioned that he doesn't dwell on it and believes that winning a championship would alter people's perception of him. Additionally, Green brought up the "coach killer" label, which Young refuted by stating that he had good relationships with his coaches and that the team's lack of success led to changes in coaching staff.
Additionally, both Green and Young shared their opinions on the new in-season tournament. While Young reiterated that winning a championship remains his ultimate goal, he acknowledged that the tournament could be a positive way to keep players engaged during the regular season.
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