It’s quite ordinary for players to trash-talk with one another on the court. Often, there are also some fans that stand out from the crowd, as they try to poke an NBA player. However, it’s not every day that we see an entire arena going after one person. So, as the 2021-22 season continues in full force, so does the New York Knicks fans’ rivalry with Trae Young.

We all know that Trae isn’t the kind to shut up and bear with it. Despite not being physically there to respond, the Hawks’ star had his own way of giving it back to them. In fact, even fans responded to the Knicks’ hate chant for Trae.

Trae Young has an epic response for Knicks fans’ reactions

One of the most interesting storylines from last season was the rivalry between the New York Knicks and Trae Young. It was like nothing we had seen before, where an entire arena would try to trash-talk or heckle one NBA player. With Trae breaking their title hopes after so many years, they believed it had to be done.

The Hawks superstar wasn’t one to take it quietly. He also responded in his own ways or even provoked them deliberately at times. This time was no different. The Atlanta Hawks played the Knicks on Thursday and had to suffer a 101-87 defeat at the hands of the latter. After this, Knicks fans decided to take their grudge out against their superstar point guard, Trae Young.

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When the game ended, the arena was filled with ‘‘F**k Trae Young!’ chants. Even though Trae wasn’t there to defend himself, he had a hilarious response for them on Twitter. He wrote, “They only say it at the end now?!? Smart. *at least all I heard.”

This obviously had Twitter completely erupt and some even came to Trae’s defense.

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Hawks and Knicks are at the same pedestal so far

The Hawks might have won the battle, but there is still a lot more to come. Unfortunately, neither of the teams seem to be doing great enough to even be considered contenders. Atlanta is holding a 15-17 record in the East, while the Knicks have a 15-18 record.

However, it is safe to say, it’s possible that the outcome of their match could have been different if the 23-year-old was playing. Trae has missed the last three games because of entering into the league’s health and safety protocols. As of now, there is no timeline for his return, which will continue to hurt the Hawks’ chances of securing a playoff berth.

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