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Trae Young Trolls Knicks in Response to NYC Mayor Mamdani Ahead of Hawks Playoff Series

Timothy RappApr 16, 2026

Trae Young is no longer a member of the Atlanta Hawks after being traded midseason to the Washington Wizards, but his past exploits at Madison Square Garden haven't soon been forgotten in the Big Apple.

Ahead of Atlanta's playoff matchup against the New York Knicks, Mayor Zohran Mamdani evoked the memory of Young, prompting a response from the star point guard:

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In May 2021, former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio accused Young of foul-baiting:

That... didn't end well for the Knicks and their fans, as Young led the Hawks to a series victory in five games:

New Yorkers may want to consider not mentioning Young's name this time of year. Just a thought.

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