Things have turned ugly since the NBA named the All-Star reserves for both conferences. This list is and will always be incomplete without Trae Young. The Atlanta Hawks star recently voiced his disappointment over the names.
Following another snub from the NBA All-Star roster, Young playfully coined the term “Traed” to express his feelings about the ongoing situation. He took to his official X(formerly Twitter) account to discuss the situation.
“& it’s no longer getting “snubbed” it’s getting “Traed” at this point. Sorry to my fans.. it’ll change eventually! All right, talk soon!” Trae Young tweeted.
& it’s no longer getting “snubbed” it’s getting “Traed” at this point😂
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 31, 2025
Sorry to my fans.. it’ll change eventually!
All right, talk soon!
The snub is particularly striking as Young could become the first player in NBA history to average 20 points and 10 assists in multiple seasons without an All-Star selection. As the Hawks struggle to maintain a winning record, some fans speculate that being part of a small-market franchise may hinder his visibility. Nevertheless, Young’s stellar performances on the court have not gone unnoticed, and many believe he deserves recognition for his contributions to the team.
However, this season has been particularly challenging for Young. He is experiencing the worst scoring performance of his career since his rookie year. His decrease in scoring volume has led to an immense offensive burden to bear for the Hawks. Currently, Atlanta’s record lags behind other teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Charles Barkley Surprised Over Trae Young Snub From NBA All-Star Game
Despite Trae Young’s confidence, the basketball community is not content with his snub. Charles Barkley recently expressed his surprise at his exclusion from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. During a segment on Inside the NBA, the former NBA great shared his honest reaction to the news.
“I’m a little surprised on the Trae Young thing. I’m not trying to rain on anybody—like first of all everybody deserves to make, it but I’m a little shocked that Trae Young didn’t make it,” Chuck said.
"I'm a little surprised about the Trae Young thing" 👀
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 30, 2025
The Fellas react to the Eastern Conference #NBAAllStar Reserves ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/tIwB1S0Tdg
Despite acknowledging the talent of those who made the cut, Barkley emphasized his shock. He points out that Young has what he considers the best season of his career. However, this season has been so-so for Young.
He’s averaging 11.4 assists and 22.7 points per game. However, his Atlanta Hawks’ struggling record of 22-25 may have affected the perception of his contributions. With other notable players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donovan Mitchell earning places on the roster, the debate over who truly deserves a spot can often overshadow the individual achievements of players like Young.
