How Good is Trae Young? - Scouting Reel / Player Breakdown

The Dime Drop continues its deep dive series breaking down the potential lottery picks in the 2018 NBA Draft. Trae Young is a sharpshooting point guard from the University of Oklahoma, and is a likely top-10 pick. We break down his strengths, weaknesses and player comparisons.
Was he to blame for the issues at Oklahoma? Will Trae's game translate to the NBA? Disagree with our player comparisons? Let us know.
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[@jefversavel9475]

his biggest weakness is probably his hair. great vids btw, very natural voice would be great for podcasts too. earned a sub

[@johnnyconnors4695]

hes got that newborn baby hair

[@KJ-yn8pr]

Nah it’s his voice.

[@martinmikkelsen8183]

hair, height, voice, shooting percentage... but he is decent at letting someone else do the job...

[@MR_M0RNINGSTAR]

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[@MR_M0RNINGSTAR]

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[@olivernichols3968]

And now he’s playing in the eastern conference final ...

[@staticbb]

It's fun to come back to this vid. His crystal ball was on point. Although, we need more wing defense than rim protection. But Admittedly, I'm not in the know enough to detect if that's a product of our players or defensive strategy.

[@michaelwright284]

Pros: Limitless Range, Craft Playmaker, Creates own shot Cons: Consistency, Defense, Hair line

[@kreglfromworld]

Michael Wright the line is cool, it's the fact that it consists of 6 hairs

[@Simon-lg9kp]

Bus hair line is fine it’s just thin af

[@Manoverse]

this video was really good like really good

[@jeremiahedwards3560]

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[@danielsoriano1496]

This man has like 53 strands of hair on his head.

[@HustlerKid]

dam wait until trae young hits a steel wall like steve adams on the P n Roll 😂

[@TorrisATL2]

HustlerKid he literally was toying with Adams on multiple occasions in his rookie year lol. Even nutmegged him on a PnR

[@jcw8719]

TorrisATL2 dick move, literally

[@abbyik7357]

@@TorrisATL2 they’re talking about on defense not offense man

[@Babypluto1600]

@@abbyik7357 yea and he’s sayin he abuses him on offense too …. U don’t think Trae don’t see adams as candy

[@D0CZER0]

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[@hashtagilluminati2809]

Dude, Im not even that into basketball, but your videos are the best

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Just stumbled across your channel and I've gotta say-great, great work man. Your content has a level of professionalism that 99% of draft analysis content lacks. I'd love to see you continue this sort of work into the NBA season and analyze vets and role players if you have the time/heart for it.

[@thejockstrap]

As a hawks fan watching this made me feel exactly the same as when we drafted him. “We’ll see”. Good shit bro. Great video. Subscribed. Looking forward to more stuff.

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How have I not found this channel yet

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[@joecochran5027]

People cringe at the Steph Curry comparisons but there really is no one else in the NBA who is a combo of long distance sharp shooter and elite distributor and scorer like Young.

[@KJ-yn8pr]

Joe Cochran Tyus Jones, Lou Will, Brandon Jennings...I can think of a few other comparisons

[@admirableadmiral32]

KJ3 They aren’t on the same level

[@blackmanwhitesuit]

I feel like drafting pure shooters out of college is the least sure thing to do. The great thing about Trae is that he can shoot and pass so you can't miss on both.

[@tylersanders6703]

Great video.

[@kenny.bender]

can you make a lil short video describing the Kobe pass

[@ianpleasant]

Love your videos. This might be a throwback but he reminds me of Dana Barros

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[@reymiles9819]

Keep up the good to content.

[@FrostyyAstro]

so many good videos

[@bruhstoise]

Look at that boy shoot I have never seen a motion in all of sports as clean as that

[@Barncore]

Trae has his detriments but the fact that he’s this good at shooting/scoring already as a freshman is a testament to his probable work ethic, so it’s fair to guess that he’ll probably continue to expand his game imo. If you’re drafting Young you’re doing so because you believe in his growth trajectory, not because you’re expecting a “win now” player.

[@William_Stephens]

Where'd you go bro ? You had great content

[@sarj4918]

interesting perspective

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[@cx2king563]

Hey nice video

[@Tyyffgb.cvcxxxcc1245]

I think this guy is great for the nba , I didnt know that on the defense . this guy is amazing for his height . became a slight hawks fan due to him

[@AnkleIsland]

nice vid

[@ScorpFin]

I see Mills and Tyus listed as comparisons. Mills doesn't have Trae's playmaking ability and Tyus doesn't have Trae's shooting ability. Combine Mills and Tyus and you get Trae Young. I do like the Steve Nash comparison. That's who I've been comparing him to.

[@joepapi619]

Tariq Ketwaru Right, he is a gem in this draft class. Any team without an alpha point guard should want him

[@alexrobinson7127]

im in, sick channel

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

Trae Young is the truth

[@crieverytim]

when did this channel start?

[@samir2231]

i think he is going to be an absolutely phenomenal nba player.

[@lahkooky504westside3]

Dame or jimmer ferdet. Maybe tyus jones who is a handoff guard

[@CENTENOMONTOYA]

Bulls need someone who can take control of the game but not sure if trae would fit well in Chicago... then again what do I know

[@formerlyknownaseasrob]

Could Isaiah Thomas (the 5’9 one) be considered a good comp for him?

[@joecochran5027]

Rob Dawg he's 6'2. He's more Steph Curry than Isaiah Thomas.

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You got the name yet? Cause I’m still looking

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@@ryanrukezo1260 No😔

[@trvppytrey4759]

A Steven Adam screen gone end him 😂😂

[@sstavo_]

So far he's proving everyone wrong but he still needs work defensively

[@jamesbeckwith8609]

how does trae youngs comp cloud not include lou williams and shareef abdur rahim, relatively same size as those guys and he plays like them

[@jamesbeckwith8609]

@@thedimedrop8153 great vids though, like all these guys said I really like your voice and the depth with which you break down each player. your knowledge of the game is far superior to most bball youtubers. One of the only channels I subscribe to

[@TorrisATL2]

He’s pretty good

[@baragon4N20]

really good you could even say

[@josephmatthews7698]

No a Kobe assist is an offensive rebound put back.

[@rossjn9885]

Wendell Carter Jr?

[@jarodpierce2723]

I wanna see a Zion video

[@heismanbound7581]

It's Russel Westbrook but instead of athleticism it's shooting

[@TheJudgementofDog]

I'm an OKC fan. I'm also an OU fan. I don't find that comparison annoying at all. Pretty accurate.

[@licht9262]

Good opinion

[@pengshu96]

Its really Nick isn’t that what the two of them are best at respectively?

[@RealMadridBot]

it's stephen curry with more hair on his head

[@austin7341]

I believe a low set point isn’t a problem. Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Jamal Murray, and now trae are players with low set points that are dominant shooters. If you have a quick release, you can adapt.

[@tao3878]

The only number that doesn’t lie is his efficiency which he lacks which could be a pressing issue

[@Byronic19134]

Great vid but Steph was not a better finisher then Trae when he was a fresh at Davidson. Steph was basically a Reddick/Ray Allen off screen shooter. He didn't display Youngs ball handling or passing or even anything close to pro level PG skill til he was like a JR. Curry was quicker tho and more athletic but Young is actually much stronger with a better build at the same age. Youngs best fit imo is the Sixers who got the defenders to cover for him and also the passers to mitigate his need to make decisions and he can just shoot. But he should go top 5 imo.

[@yhwhfearingguy646]

Vincent Salamatino what pick they got

[@negrojazzmusician1574]

u was right top 5

[@Eko-pz5hk]

Lou Williams with Klay shooting

[@sadATLsportsfan]

As a hawks fan, all I can do is hope trae can find his identity in the nba with that 3 point shot while also helping out his team mates with passing. I question his ball handling and defense, but well see. God trading doncic hurt

[@sadATLsportsfan]

The Dime Drop what do you think about the trade?

[@sadATLsportsfan]

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[@KJ-yn8pr]

I’m a hawks fan as well I’m from Atlanta...It hurt that we didn’t get Jaren Jackson also. He torched us in that summer league game badly smh

[@sadATLsportsfan]

TheReal6God it’s ok bro... summer league doesn’t mean much. I’ve heard trae was sucking because of uptight and nervous he was. I’m still optimistic. ATL TIL I die tho 👌🏻

[@andyabreu5627]

@@sadATLsportsfan its preseason and he still sucks

[@mick4ful]

I think Trae Young just wants to be Trae Young...

[@cornboy65]

patty mills comparison is what im leaning towards

[@surenderfn]

I don't think that his low release is a problem. This is due to his lightning quick release timing which make it harder go block. Steph curry does this. A low release also gives him logo range. See: Scotshot basketball youtube channel

[@cruzr8887]

Iverson assists*

[@kalilg2242]

Patty Mills+

[@trustjune8959]

High school basketball man they do not edit these vids

[@Brownie5540]

How does he compare to Jimmer?

[@bingram5645]

I mean.. he did play for OKLAHOMA...? "Who?" Exactly. Where are they now?

[@thedimedrop8153]

I think they’re still in Oklahoma

[@KJ-yn8pr]

His passing and ability to run an offense will save him. A lot like Tyus Jones...but so far he hasn’t got used to the nba 3 point line, but once he does he’ll be fine...I think. He also needs to get in the weight room add some muscle fast, or he will be a rag doll in the NBA

[@patricksimmons8117]

Lower the background music please your voice is too quiet

[@txbiasharris7365]

Magic with aaron gordon and johnathan isaac. Perfect match

[@legasy12]

This guy is legit.hell be a great point guard.there's only a handful of pointguards that can play defence,most can't.he's a great scorer and passer with a high basketball IQ.led ncaa in scoring and assist.1st one to do so explains how good this guy is.harden doesn't play defence but kills you offensively and thats how trae young is going to be.

[@AreYouFNQRAZII]

Gustavo Rodriguez but harden can, he just doesn’t it’s a difference

[@kevinwelch1865]

Man if bucks could get him, that could be a scary sight 🤔🤔

[@ShietEverywhere]

....or he could be jimmer

[@Barncore]

Jimmer put up 30 as a senior though. Trae did it as a freshman Jimmer averaged 7ppg as a freshman

[@collinkelly2420]

NickB33 well if we’re gonna compare him to Curry in HIS last year at Davidson, idk why we can’t compare him to Jimmer in his senior season

[@KJ-yn8pr]

Definitely not...

[@ShietEverywhere]

lol i know what youre tying to say but you cant definitely make that claim months before the season.....

[@ashtonphoenix3894]

@Flacko jokes on u right now

[@jordanbarnes7889]

Jeff Teague to me

[@6Sanchize6]

Suns need to take him 1st overall and have a steph - klay backcourt. Then they just need to find or develop a defensive stopper like draymond. They already have good depth. They just young

[@IncomingGhost]

Why take him over doncic or ayton lmfao

[@Scottsdaleofficesteve]

Steph is slightly below average on defense and Klay is great and they are both selfless on offense. Young and Booker would be a chucking blackhole

[@kervensjnpaul7796]

Are you surprise tht he's an all star just in his second year?

[@thedimedrop8153]

Talent wise no, although he was literally the worst defender in the NBA last year

[@patricksimmons8117]

He seems a good fit for the sixers if they sign lebron

[@mistaspot1]

Second coming of Jimmer Fredette.

[@ifheavenwashuman]

curry wasn't a better finisher than young is at the same age. that was a big knock on curry's game.

[@Hogmyball333]

Monte Ellis comp

[@dempleon4791]

Hes the next Seth Curry

[@ritwiknath4701]

James Harden Jr.

[@txbiasharris7365]

Trae Young Evan Fournier Johnathan Isaac Aaron Gordon Vucevic/they should sign Kevon Looney

[@admirableadmiral32]

Eww magic

[@bpdmf2798]

I think he bought into his own hype. Chucking deep 3's with 18 seconds left on the clock and just shooting over and over.

[@fatmanandschizard]

soon to be worst hair in the league, lebron and KD gonna be surpassed

[@ezramatthew4419]

Hopefully, he can put up number like them too

[@4ktkaram395]

He averages 25 and 9 for his career now 💀

[@thedimedrop8153]

He was compared to Chris Paul and Steve Nash

[@4ktkaram395]

@@thedimedrop8153 IK

[@jahan2265]

He can shoot as far back as his hairline

[@EthansPiano339]

1 for 11... BUST

[@shawnlobel1819]

huh, really?

[@Motofanable]

even as doncicstan, i say LOL

[@toadftw23]

Trae Young is probably the best offensive rookie and the worst rookie I have ever seen. Look away from the stats and just look at his offensive range and versatility and you'll see what I mean. The same applies for his defense. Even though he has active hands and reads plays to get steals, when it comes to playing any form of defense, individual or team, he's basically useless. How high is his ceiling? Honestly, with the right team around him probably an MVP candidate.

[@TheTariqibnziyad]

i think he wont be thaaat great, comparing him to Curry is too much

[@tuffgongc9]

for such a "good shooter" those last 10-12 games of shooting 25% from 3 don't look too good... he scored 48 on 14-39 shooting. Sorry folks, but good shooters are a dime-a-dozen in the NBA. I'll be shocked if he turns into an above-average player and there is no way he won't be a defensive liability. He may fill some stat sheets, but the Hawks won't be winning many games. Just my opinion.

[@dirtymustard928]

This comment section is fun to read as a hawks fan. About to end the season 42%fg and 34% 3pt while taking the most deep shots in the league lol

[@dirtymustard928]

+ top 5 in the NBA in assists

[@dirtymustard928]

Oh and my favorite. Watch some Hawks games man before the seasons over man. You'll notice as soon as Trae's out the game, more often than not the offense stagnates. There's a reason he gets occasionally benched when he starts to heat up lol.

[@PowderHeight]

Trae never goes left smh.. just force him left & it's over

[@bingram5645]

that's not true.

[@jamesbittle2138]

The only correct answer to the question is...pretty darn good, but not as good as Luka.

[@ezramatthew4419]

Trae plus + Cam I think it's best for the Hawks.

[@jamesbittle2138]

@@ezramatthew4419 I think it's going to go down as the perfect trade for both teams.

[@AysarAburrub]

Westbrook 2.0

[@CyberOrganic]

he is going to be a player that is inconsistent with his shoot. He takes too many wild shoot from behind the three.

[@mrcoolkicks]

Ice trae

[@bayarea41510]

he aint going to be shit in the nba

[@Horchatablunt]

He's going to be a bigger bust than lonzo

[@KJ-yn8pr]

Jose Rios Nobody can be a bigger bust than Lonzo other than your mom

[@bingram5645]

say....

[@ezramatthew4419]

Bust?

[@d1ominate121]

Didn’t age well buddy

[@Horchatablunt]

@@d1ominate121 you’re right for now but wait till October again

[@danakaleb4882]

He can't speak and his dressing code is a disaster. He can shoot, but so can most players in NBA. They favored him over Dončić? Those guys are raving mad!

[@dirtymustard928]

Apparently not that mad.