Trae Young analysis: The undersized QB (2019)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มี.ค. 2019
- Trae Young has been on fire lately and is making noise for Rookie of the Year. But is it merely a hot streak? Has he turned the corner? What's the future look like for this incredible playmaker? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Atlanta Hawks rookie while incorporating analytics & stats to assess his overall impact while laying out areas he can improve.
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3:35 "it often commits him to finish or bust prematurely" ... why you gotta say the bust part lmao
@@BlueGrovyle its youtube dummy get used to it
I came down to the comment section to find this
Brian Williams you must be a really fun guy
knew this was gonna be the top rated comment
@@BlueGrovyle It was obviously an intentional double entendre.
I love how trae jumps with the dunker when he lobs it
I had a bit about the Sammy Sosa hop but couldn't fit it in.
@@ThinkingBasketball Care to explain it briefly in the comments for those who don't know?
Matt Ellis Sosa’s signature “bunny hop” move after hitting a home run before rounding out the bases...
lol yup you can tell he’s having fun out there
I think he does it to throw off the defender in front of him to make him think that he was going up for a layup
He learned that floater and it was all over
I love your vids man you use advanced analytics perfectly, along with showing in game plays
Trae is a very good player and is finally starting to find his game. Very poor defender, though. Mavs are still smart for trading for Luka
How good is Luka on D?
@@RonquixoteDIII Not good but still Trae is much worse. Luka is way bigger, not as slow laterally (or at least more effort) and can actually box out pretty decent. Luka is just bigger than Trae and this gives him way more upside.
C.J Armstrong hawks get top 10 pick protected pick plus there top 6 pick.
Solo Young the Mavs are currently trying their hardest to keep that pick
M B it’s going to be top ten regardless
By far the best analytical channel on TH-cam. Thank you!!
You are better than ESPN
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This channel is so good, its like The Dime Drop but he actually posts. 10/10
You are the highest standard of NBA youtubers, and its not even close. Keep up the great, informative breakdowns
very well made video, you got clips to every argument you bring, was very fun to watch !
Trae will become a 40% 3 point shooter soon enough Rookies need to make mistakes so they can correct them
Never until he learns that 27ft shots are bad with 21sec on the clock.
@@thegreatkeljb that's a simple fix. shoot those when you're hot, not when you're not.
He is the leading scorer on the Hawks.
He has to shoot. I can see him shooting 35% 3s.
YoungAli nah. He takes too many bad looks. Maybe if he had better shot selection. Same with Steph
@@asmith4549 Its different with Steph, Steph only takes those when he's 4-5 threes hot already. Also Steph's never shot under 41% from three in career(regular season), and like it said in the video he shot 40% from 27+
great video. I missed a lot of his first half season playing very informative, Thank you.
Seeing smaller players thrive recently, such as Kemba, Lou Will, even IT couple yrs ago, I believe as long the skill continues to improve he has an incredible ceiling
His defense or lack of will make him a microwave 6th man off the bench player eventually. Lou Williams type
@@exillens lol, he's a better playermaker than 10 Lou Williams.
Size don’t matter at all
@@chiefasc1500in basketball size definitely matters on defence
Sophia Williams said the same thing about curry Damien and kemba and look where there are with there size
This videos are great! best analysis I've seen so far
Damn bro the music u used this time is lit🔥🔥 great content as usual
Daaaang Ben. This is honestly one of the best analysis I've watched on TH-cam. All of your videos actually! You could bring this kind of stuff on ESPN and people will actually listen to it and be like "Hmmm. this guy makes sense! I'll vote him for president on 2020 (jk)" Anyway, your kind of storytelling and the way you deliver to us fans the stats are impeccable and the kind of level I want to reach someday that I hope to share with my audience as well.
Lastly, you're one of the most underrated TH-camrs in this platform and someone I would like to definitely learn from. This channel is an easy 500k + subs if people would see you on their homepages. If you have time to collaborate, I'm down to learning from you and help you out in future videos. Whatever you need man, I'm there. Anything I can help you with to make that happen, just tell me. Keep up the amazing work and you'll be recognized one day by even the mainstream media out there.
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Thinking Basketball Here you go, man!
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Dude dope video like always!
Great content looking forward to seeing a breakdown of a great on ball defender or players with high defensive motors like Marcus Smart or Patrick Beverley
Learned so much from this channel
I love the music change when u talk about his defense
Would love an episode where you go through your statisics in detail! Otherwise amazing content, keep it up!
great content as always!
Great analysis as always! Mh new favorite nba channel on TH-cam
once again great stuff mate!
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Subscribed! Outstanding analysis.
Great analysis. I really like the channel. Could you also do an breakdown of the Hawks overachiving wing, Kevin Huerter?
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Been really enjoying your videos. Will take issue with one thing here.
Surely, shooting above league average on a massive volume of very long 3's, is actually a really encouraging sign.
I don't really buy the idea that he's shooting from there because he can't take 2 steps forward without getting his shot blocked . He shoots from there to force the defence to step up to him on every possession.
Also, shooting 35% from 3, in his rookie and college season, at high volume, is great. It'd be great even if he wasn't jacking up half of those shots from 30 feet. But considering that the half of those shots are very deep 3's, I don't see how you could infer that he's not a good shooter from those numbers. He's taking 6 attempts per game as the primary scorer on a bad team. He's not shooting 35% on 1.2 corner shots.
He only needs to improve a tiny amount in terms of accuracy and shot selection and he could be an absolute nightmare.
I'm worried that he'll never be effective going to the basket. I'm worried he'll always be a liability on defence. But the shooting concerns seem overblown at this point.
exactly. its a good breakdown but some of these you tubers flock to the "effenciecy stats" and "analytics" a little too quick
It seems like he went into the video wanting to make the point that Trae's size was an issue, and twisted a lot of supporting evidence to do so. For example, he makes the claim that Trae's inconsistent passing and deep 3s are a result of him being undersized, but does not give any evidence to back those claims up.
@@sethedwards4255 you may easily check up who this youtuber is before you talking nonsence www.patreon.com/ThinkingBasketball
If there is anything consistent its that Trae is going to be a deep threat shooter in the next decade given more time to hone in on his very elite shooting talent. And he is using it to try force defenders to get to him and at the same time create more spacing. Currently John Collins is looking to be the future benefactor as he is already pretty good finishing off lobs, attacking the rim and improving his jumpshot. We'll have to wait and see if Trae gets more star quality teammates to work off his spacing and gravity.
What he's trying to say is that he's only shooting a little above league average from that deep, when it would only take a second to take a single dribble in for a better more efficient shot. They aren't actual concerns for his shooting, but his basketball IQ and taking more intelligent shots
Great video as always, you are undersubbed now, but I am sure it won't take too long before u really take off (you already kinda started taking off).
I'd like a video on Jokic, how good is he now? What is his ceiling? And can he lead team to a championship in the future?
3:35 “finish or bust prematurely”
Yep
You can see how excited he gets every time he throws a lob to Collins. Notice how as Collins slams it in, Young does a little hop of his own @ 0:57 1:07 and 1:12
That's pretty cute tbh
We got the Wal-Mart version of Nash/Amare.
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jpowers55 you meant the Nordstrom version?
Your channel is the best of all time . You give us analysis and breakdowns too . We are very thankful to God for having you . Your work is a gift to the basketball world.
great stuff man big fan
Love your vids dude! Suggestion for another analysis: Kostas Antetokoumpo
Excellent analysis. I'd drop the volume on the second and third tracks you used, or just skip them entirely.
This channel is amazing. Wouldn't be surprised if you hit a million within 2 years.
i love this dude. one of my favorite passers of all time already. an artist
Crazy how he’s become so prolific from three point range this year & still developed in his playmaking
Can you do a video on whoever you think is having the best individual season this year - whether it’s Giannis or PG13 or Harden or someone else - I’d be curious to see your analysis
Can u do a video on Lauri Markkanen plz. BTW love your channel!
Hey, I love your analysis on players, by far the best on TH-cam! I’m a Cavs fan, so any chance you could analyze Collin Sexton, Cedi Osman, or Ante Zizic? They are all young players with plenty of potential. Thanks.
I don’t understand why anyone would call him small the average point guard is 6’2 1/2 and he’s 6’2. He’s literally half an inch shorter than the average point guard. There are plenty of guards shorter than him such as Chris Paul, kemba walker, Kyle Lowry, Lou Williams, and Mike Conley.
Wow, this is the best NBA analysis I've ever seen.
I dreamed about this, for real!
Your gonna blow up my guy 🔥
Mitchell Robinson next please!!!
YES
Yeah, that dude has become very intriguing...
Daniel I oh pleassssseeee, that would be a great video
"It often commits him to bust prematurely"
~Thinking Basketball
Good analysis. I think he will tighten up the defense a bit with time. Iverson was the same size and he figured it out. I like this player even with the defensive liability.
Hit the nail on the head with this one
Please make a video of Jrue Holiday next and how you think he'll do now in a more prominent role as the leader and primary scoring option for the Pels next season. Is Lonzo a good fit at PG next to Jrue? I think that will be the best defensive backcourt in the league by far, great in transition too. Shooting will be the problem but that's why they signed JJ also.
Jrue Holiday video asap, please and thank you. Enjoy your channel.
best bball channel on YT
Lakers fan. Those are some next level passes, reminds me of Zo, but Trey definitely has his own style. I think the biggest issue with his passes is most of the time, his teammates just weren't paying attention. With the right talent beside him, he can feed buckets .
Can you please do Donte DiVincenzo, Sterling Brown or DJ Wilson from the bucks, all solid young talents. Great videos!
This is the true basketball analysis that I like, unlike the ESPN analytics that only argues over off-court drama.
thats crazy how these guys breakdown a player lol this guy know his stuff
He has also developed a very accurate floater.
Way better than ESPN!!!
Real hoopers need this!
love your analysis, do you plan to do a vid on Josh Okogie? He is dominating Rus today and had solid play all season.
Zackary Thomas His defense on Harden was cool to watch
S.O 2 Trae for making all of us small guys proud!
I don't get it. 6'2 is not small. I see if he was 6'0 or isiah thomas size.
@@windbreezetv lol no way. He looks like 6'0 the tallest. He really is a small dude.
windbreeze tv nba players always lie on their height, Trae is 6’1 at best
@@Phemto__ FA you can find a lot of 6'2 guards in the nba if you research it. kyle lowry 6'1 van fleet 6'0. Rondo 6'1. Curry brother is 6'2. That is the same with Stephen Curry he is 6'3 but they call him a small guard, which he is not.
$$$ Best analysis on TH-cam $$$
His passes are just nasty. That left handed pass on the pick and roll.
Thank you from a Mavs fan!!
Great video! I'll say he needs to work on his upper body and legs. That will allow him to guard a lot better and bump cutters. If you are a small player you must be strong. His finishing needs to get better but I think he could be at least a top 40 all time guard if he grows out the bad habits
This really makes you realize how hard is to be consistent like Chris Paul
what a special player, so fun to watch
Just over 6ft in socks hahahaha that line is superb
Do a video on Collin Sexton!
Here before 200k
Trae young shoots 53% at the rim..........
Much taller stronger Lonzo ball shoots 26% at the rim😢
Branden Eskridge but lonzo is so much better at Defense it's ridiculous
Big PeePee Man great he’s a taller Tony Allen
@@bmebuzz8718 lonzo is a great player but his scoring is trash
@@absolutejazz1676 still looking at lakers lonzo or what?
An elite passer and defender. I'll take that on my team any day
Did it limit A.I.s ceiling? Steve Nash’s ceiling? I.T.’s ceiling? No. They all balled out. Heart > Height
IT has been a liability every year except one... so yes it most certainly did.
@@chasecox629 IT getting injured is what really put a damper on his ceiling. When he was healthy he was balling out.
Doran Mitchell Even his “MVP” year he was a massive liability on defense and they had to scheme to cover him up. Trae doesn’t posses the instincts or effort to make up for his lack of size. He will most certainly be a good to great offense force, but it would be foolish to project him as the best player on a championship team.
That switch in music could have had a smoother transition and the choice of music was a little overbearing. I would stick with the one you had at the start since it makes it easier to listen to your great analysis.
Make a better video, ill wait...
Nash's #1 fan so you cant give constructive criticism?
Please do Deandre Ayton! He’s so underrated for a number one pick
Steve Nash also plays No defense but he's an All Star and most likely a HoF. That's Trae's very optimistic ceiling.
"Most likely" lmao yeah a 8 time all star and 2 time MVP of course he is
Nash wouldn’t continuously get taken advantage of on that side of the ball unlike Young
Your videos are so good, and I'm telling you that no matter what you just gotta keep on that grind, cuz you will blow up one day
Do Marvin Bagley or Mitchell Robinson next
You rarely see point guards come in with the skillset that Trae has... He'll definitely be a top 3 PG in the league eventually.
His best asset as a finisher is how physical he gets... *Oh My* 😈
That pass @1:55 is amazing
He really does remind one of Steve Nash but can Steve Nash still excell in a time where Point Guard scoring isn't an afterthought anymore and most times even the first point of attack?
he should study a.i.'s defensive tactics. he learned how to make himself useful on defense by thinking a few steps ahead to make up for his height. he was regularly among the league leaders in steals.
great video as usual, are you going to make a giannis video soon?
Now he’s that guy
The good news is he can get better at all of these issues.he is a kid he will get better. Right now I see him as a Kobe Curry hybrid. Volume shooting point guard.
I think you should have highlighted that he may think throwing up deep 3 makes more room for his passing off the drive... which it does
Aaaand Traes in the conference finals this year lol
@Nnamdi Achebe they werent a good team they were fortunate
Aaaand Trae just got held to 16ppg on 43% True Shooting w/ 6 Turnovers per game against the heat in the 1st Rd. Say with me: Too Small. Size will always bother him.
@@blacknetsmed sound dumb. the problem was he is the only shot creator/playmaker on that team. and his two best teammates were out.
@@blacknetsmed size doesnt matter when your one of the best 3 point shooters with unlimited range and the best floater game in the world
@@povertypadresfan4420 size always matters
He’s working with Kobe this off season!!!!
Do a video on Marvin Bagley
Can we get a trae young update 🙏
Tre got that Manu(hair) phase going on early.
When can a 6'2 guard (or shorter guard) carry a team to NBA championship? 6'2 height is a limitation. Iversion couldn't win a championship.. Steph Curry can't win it without KD and Klay.. Lillard and McCollon continue to struggle in playoffs... the history has proven and shown that shorter players (under 6'6) are generally a facilitating piece to a team. Come in playoff time when teams start to double team your superstar player, you see efficiency and performance goes down the drain. ie. Kyrie Irving (6'3 guard).. Chris Paul (6'0)... subpar playoff performance. Irving is a prime example of an elite shorter guard who excels playing with another superstar (ie. LeBron) when he is not the defense's main focus. Once Irving is the target of double-team defense with the Celtics, you see his performance went downhill against the Bucks. Irving is simply too short to beat multiple big defenders.
Then let's look at superstars who can win championships.. LeBron (6'8), Jordan (6'6), Kobe (6'7), Kawhi (6'7).. the list goes on and on.
Height does matter a great deal. Trae Yong won't win any championship if he is the only superstar on the team. He can fill the stats in the regular season, but don't expect him to be like LeBron, Kawhi, Kobe, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird... etc.
Wey Cool Kyle Lowry just lead his team to a chip and he a role player....u need a team to win....kd klay couldnt win without steph visa versa
E Love Kawhi lead that team to the finals. Lowry couldn’t get there until Kawhi got there
you think you can do an analysis of mitchell robinsons defensive potential?
spandexmarker 97
Here's the thing A. Both teams won the trade, both teams are happy so I don't think theirs a winner or loser to this trade. B. Point guard vs Small Forward, SF has a significant higher impact in general on defense then a point guard. Obviously their are some outliers but you are more likely to have an impact defensively at SF then PG. Thus Luka Doncics bad defense is much more impactful negatively then Trae Youngs as you don't really need your point guard to be a great defender.
All in all Trae will wind up being a GREAT 2nd or 3rd piece to a championship, AND his passing and unselfish play make it to where he can thrive along side a star wing player. This, in my opinion, is the hidden gem of Trae. His poetintial to thrive with other stars is higher then anyone else. Hes so good from 3 even when shooting 28% teams still guarded him all the way out to like 28 feet...any play fits with trae while I don't think any player fits with Luka
Let's look at Brogdon!
He shoots from that far because his coaches endorse it. They plan on stretching the defense so they initiate offense from that far back. Hence the really open passing lanes. Especially if you have a threat that’s willing to launch from 30. There are articles on the Hawks’ coaching staff that back this
He’ll have to work on bulking up and defense to make an All-Star team. Chris Paul has similar size but he is strong, with quick hands
even now when everything clicking with Trae's game he is allowing the same amount of points that he creates on offence. it is tough truth but it is. John Collins is the real franchise player for Hawks, his off ball play is just genious and this skill is crucial for modern bball.
neverterless Trae will be good NBA role player (DJ Augustin type) when the hype will calm down a little bit. he is decent pro player.
Is there any way that you could make a 2nd channel like this for football
He's a rookie. In 7-8 years, he'll be monstrous