Young reveals a wise text message he received from Steph during trade rumors Originally appeared in NBC Bay Area Sports
Trae Young has been compared and contrasted to Steph Curry for years, but behind closed doors, the two have a mutual respect for each other.
Young joined a recent episode of “Podcast P with Paul George” where he detailed his relationship with Curry and even revealed an occasion where the Warriors superstar reached out to him when the Atlanta Hawks star was linked to several trade rumors.
“He doesn’t always hit me. Every once in a while he’ll get me and touch base,” Young said. “But I remember the first time I was on the trade list, it was right before a play-in game, I think it was two years ago, and he texted me telling me to stay focused and keep going.
“From time to time, as a supporter, he gives me some knowledge and advice. He has always been very helpful to me.”
Young also acknowledged that he has known Curry’s coach, Brandon Payne, for years and that the two star guards have It worked many times together.
Like Curry, Young It’s been “that guy” on the Hawks team. However, despite averaging 25.5 points and 9.5 assists over his six-year career in Atlanta, the team has failed to make much progress in the playoffs, beyond a narrow loss in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021.
Three-time NBA All-Star and one of the Great 3-point shooters In the game, Young has been linked to potential trades involving several teams in recent years, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
While many speculate that Young’s career in Atlanta is hanging by a thread, he knows who to turn to if things get too intense.