Trae Young reignited his Knicks rivalry by attempting—and struggling—to rip apart a Jalen Brunson jersey during his WWE-style entrance at Fanatics Fest in New York.
Trae Young appears determined to keep his long-running rivalry with the New York Knicks alive despite beginning a new chapter with the Washington Wizards.
Jalen Brunson
Position PG
Age 29
Height 188 cm
Weight 86 kg
Birth place New Jersey, United States of America
During his WWE-style entrance at Fanatics Fest in New York on Saturday, Young pulled out a Jalen Brunson Knicks jersey and tried to rip it apart in front of the crowd, but faced difficulties.
The moment immediately drew a strong reaction from the New York audience.
Young is preparing for his first full season in Washington after the Wizards acquired him from the Atlanta Hawks in January.
He recently committed his long-term future to the franchise by agreeing to a four-year deal.
Young embraces villain role in New York once again
The four-time All-Star has been one of the most disliked opposing players among Knicks fans since the 2021 NBA playoffs.
Young averaged 29.2 points and 9.8 assists as Atlanta eliminated New York in five games in the opening round.
He completed the series by scoring 36 points in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden before taking a theatrical bow toward the crowd.
The Hawks ultimately advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals that season, while Young fully embraced his status as a Madison Square Garden villain.
He continued trolling New York during the 2024 NBA Cup, miming a dice-rolling celebration on the Knicks logo after Atlanta eliminated the hosts in the quarterfinals.
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