The rivalry between Trae Young and New York Knicks fans continues to simmer, even as the Atlanta Hawks star watches the playoffs from home.
Despite the Atlanta Hawks missing the postseason after a disappointing play-in tournament exit, Young found another opportunity to stoke the flames of this long-running feud.
Sunday brought another chapter in this ongoing saga, with Young taking aim at Knicks fans during a game that had nothing to do with either team.
As the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered an exciting Game 7 battle, Young couldn’t resist comparing fan bases.
“Hot take but not.. OKC fans are louder than Knick fans,” Young wrote on X. “Happy Sunday!”
Trae Young stays trolling Knicks fans 😂 pic.twitter.com/UXdPQHOl05
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 18, 2025
The bad blood traces back to that intense 2021 playoff series between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, a matchup that transformed Young into Madison Square Garden’s most despised visitor.
Every encounter since has featured verbal sparring between the guard and the New York faithful.
Moreover, the timing couldn’t be more pointed, as New York Knicks supporters currently enjoy the last laugh.
Their team stands in the Eastern Conference Finals after impressive victories over Detroit and Boston, positioning themselves just four wins away from the NBA Finals.
Meanwhile, in Atlanta, attention now turns toward potential franchise shifts.
The team hasn’t recaptured the magic of their 2021 Conference Finals run, leading to questions about Young’s future with the organization.
With promising talents like Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jalen Johnson developing, the Atlanta Hawks might consider a fresh direction that doesn’t include their star guard.
Young has faced the New York Knicks 24 times throughout his career, managing just seven victories despite consistently productive performances.
This imbalance hasn’t stopped New York fans from directing their energy toward the four-time All-Star at every opportunity.
