Trae Young's 2018 NBA Draft Scouting Video | DraftExpress | ESPN

[@ualreadykno2K]

3 years later and he’s the NBA’s Villain.

[@kouvue7843]

More like the Knicks new villain

[@Babyplu22]

@@kouvue7843 nah league wide fans hate him it’s funny asl

[@TsunamiHead62]

Trae is the biggest Boom or Bust player i have watched in acouple years.

[@SimonPinchbeck]

That’s just not true. His floor is a good sixth man Like Isaiah Thomas whose very skilled but defense is ass. Way too skilled to be worse

[@allstopblue5717]

Caleb Davis I agree. Could legit go either way.im actually leaning toward bust to be honest but would,not surprise me either way.

[@TsunamiHead62]

•allstopblue • yeah I'm leaning towards bust to but just like you I wouldn't be surprised if he became really good

[@chriscole5479]

Music&Basketball Mixes seen him in highschool his defense with people his size is fine but with people in collage who are bigger than him i say give him a few more months of playing and he will start doing good as he was in highschool

[@ricardodelacruz1891]

Caleb Davis I'll go with bust.

[@christhenerd_2595]

This dude is either gonna be a straight up star, or he's gonna be another Jimmer Fredette. I just don't see him being an in between.

[@devvv4616]

nahh, he could still be a sixth man scorer type or even a starter pg(he's a really good passer). Jimmer wasn't an nba player(he failed to adjust his game to become an nba role player)

[@eczotiic8026]

Jimmer was a product of hype. Trae can still be a starting PG for a developing team since he is a playmaker. Trae just needs confidence and motivation.

[@tpoli5447]

I not only could see him like this but I would bet on it. I see him as Buddy Heild but obviously a better passer so he is PG,averaging an inefficient 14-7-4 on a bad magic team over the first 5 years of his career

[@Skillz83]

Jimmer didn't have any where close to the court vision or playmaking abilities of this dude. Bulls should pick him

[@Skillz83]

AN2 I don't think he's a bust at all. He just not on young level

[@hileshighlights3529]

Turns out he is a star.

[@YoungPrecise]

GOAT.

[@josephayers-irusota2965]

Welcome to the A, Trae.

[@aaronkasey2134]

He's going to be a superstar

[@kyriegt3]

Great call

[@Tiger_Woods]

WOW 27 POINTS A GAME THATS IMPRESSIVE

[@hmmBEEFY]

Draft express has come a long way. Awesome production value now. Stellar breakdowns as always

[@thomasgarcia8118]

been wondering where all their vids went. prob put them all behind the espn plus pay wall

[@random_z9585]

WELCOME TO ATLANTA!

[@micah5ive788]

Imagine Trae young throwing lobs to Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac..magic haven’t had a star pg since penny hardaway..#traeday

[@tomskeez1504]

micah 5ive ATL got me nervous though, i heard they really like him but to use a top 3 pick on Young is a huge risk. If Magic can get either Bamba, Young or MPJ imma be hyped

[@UFspeed]

I think we will def get one of Trae Bamba or MPJ

[@soloyoung3915]

7th pick the to the bulls he's projected. But magic my grab him before we do I hope not

[@crazyluigi6664]

I hope for your sake you don't trade his ass if you have him, especially not to a team like Phoenix (who'd be real dangerous there).

[@dnwinn7466]

He does play like a Disney Star ! Lots of Imagination and creativity ! Just gotta work on the defense

[@thelegended2176]

I could see him flourish with the bulls and become a threat with markenin, dunn, Levine and the right coach... He might not be a star like curry but will shoot most def

[@nba2gay387]

the legend Ed Dunn and Trae are both PGs, and Dunn is th bulls future PG

[@kyleferguson5463]

Similar to Steph but Steph came out of college as a junior so Trey is a little ahead in terms of being able to produce like he did just as a freshman so if you give him time like Mark Jackson gave Steph then he can turn into Superstar also.

[@Skillz83]

Kyle Ferguson truth

[@deandrepittman4310]

I think he needs to play with 2 guys that are vets and better He will be a 20pt per game guy through the door

[@ronanonita1319]

Kyle Ferguson he will be the biggest bust in the nba. Arms are too small and he’ll be abused by the bigger guards

[@Phantom6lack]

He looks like Nash

[@Goodsense215]

He's A.I height , Curry has some underrated length.

[@iseeredbulls4l516]

I feel like his offense make up for his defense and he not just going to let them do him bad on the court either I think he will be a star because of his passing and he's not going to play the way he played in college he's going to be more of a floor general shot creator he Knows he's small so he's going to play the right way and besides being small has it's down but also has it's up to!!!!! He's already my favorite player coming out the draft can't wait to see who he goes to so I can order my Trae young Jersey I hope Chicago please!!!!!! That would make my bulls hard on the east him and Lauri OMG they will set records from the three

[@tunleys_bbq7196]

Just came to see if everyone still hating on him since he picked up weight and is projected to be top 5 pick?

[@Sequel7]

I like the weaknesses, gives him something to prove. He deserves an opportunity to play in the nba

[@babyzorilla]

And boy did he make the most of it.

[@liont3250]

ppl forget hes 19, Steph and Jimmer were older

[@cynthiawright7355]

Steph was always a bucket tho and he wasn’t really recruited outta high school so he had to prove himself .

[@donniedarko5641]

he went a lot higher than people expected

[@WBFBREN_]

Perfect analysis of Trae

[@dhartley98]

HES GOIN TO ORLANDO‼️ he’ll be a star NO DOUBT

[@tj-23]

De’Aaron Rose not in orlando. They will ruin him. Orlando is ass and shouldnt even be an nba team.

[@WatchMyYoutube]

- TJ you're crazy, we're just putting the pieces together, stop hating..

[@dhartley98]

- TJ u gotta start somewhere. The warriors were trash b4 they got curry and look at them now.

[@tj-23]

DaveaThaKing yall been putting pieces together for the last 8 years. Yall ass

[@dhartley98]

- TJ LMFAOOO 😂😂 chill. U got a point tho

[@drizzletv3824]

Gonna be a star just put in work and keep ya head up. Come to Miami with us myself and whitey have been waiting for you

[@dnwinn7466]

Defense is his weakness, when he fixes that he will be special !

[@runthembandzup4557]

Whiteside turned into Roy Hibbert 2.0

[@HOODTHO]

No Pat Riley don’t like rookies. Miami will stunt and delay his growth and potential

[@Agendasss]

who’s here after he took the hawks to the ecf

[@vibe9155]

Gonna be a superstar. Most dangerous player in the draft

[@shady80s22]

Chicago can't lose at #7. We either get Young(him and Lavine will do major work), Bamba, MPJ. Win win either way

[@jordandarst3632]

Shady 80's Bulls ain't getting Bamba bruh. I guarantee you.

[@jordandarst3632]

wrecker a goat-_- lol who are the mavericks picking at number 5 then?

[@jordandarst3632]

wrecker a goat-_- hell naw he's too injury prone. Just in case your right, who's the magic picking at number 6?

[@jordandarst3632]

wrecker a goat-_- Don't you say Trae young either. Nobody with a brain is picking him over Bamba....

[@brandon.crotchett]

So Trae Young and Wendell Carter Jr. are going #7 to the Bulls (says so on their previous video about Carter). Wishful thinking ESPN, but he’s going to the Magic at #6 and giving us the point guard of the future we’ve desperately needed!

[@micah5ive788]

Brandon Crotchett Wendell carter will not be going 6 stop it y’all got Dunn it’s our turn

[@brandon.crotchett]

micah 5ive huh? Y’all got Dunn? I’m a Magic fan...I said that ESPN had both Carter and Young going #7 to the Bulls in their videos, probably a typo. Orlando needs Young way more than Carter. So again, I’m a Magic fan, and I want Young at #6, not Carter.

[@tomskeez1504]

Brandon Crotchett If the Magic end up taking Carter with Young & MPJ on the board, the whole city gonna be fucking pissed. Carter gonna get an even worse Kristapz reception. I’ll officially be done with this team, year after year with nothing to show for it

[@brandon.crotchett]

Tom Skeez I completely agree, it’ll be a complete waste of a pick! Our best point guard is Shelvin Mack, yet ESPN had us drafting Carter in one of these videos...ridiculous!

[@tomskeez1504]

Brandon Crotchett I can’t take another season with Augustin & Mack as the PGs on this team. IMO you speed up the development of AG & Isaac significantly more with Young as your teammate. Just think of the exposure the Magic would get if Young lives upto the hype??? Magic will be relevant again. The NBA is better when the Orlando Magic are playing well

[@bigfaxnocap5749]

all the teams that are going to pass up on trae young are going to regret it like the 2009 draft.

[@mickeyn.9418]

trae young + Dev book = splashbrothers 2.0

[@letmegetughh9391]

Mickey N. Suns wont take him that high

[@deandrepittman4310]

LetMeGet Ughh they should. He shows he can shoot with unlimited range. So what if he jacks then to much. He still was great and will get better. It's all shot selection and repetition

[@letmegetughh9391]

Deandre Pittman there's better prospects on the board that are more sure things than Trae. Young could easily be a book or bust player

[@deandrepittman4310]

LetMeGet Ughh I been watching full games since I was 6. And studying playbook since I was 19. In 26 now. Ima layup king. The stuff he does in the paint, will translate. High layups. And he has the confidence in his left to develop it to an elite level in a few years. And his shooting......he has unlimited range so all of that getting adjusted is bullshit. He just has to learn to get his shots off at all times and in different fashions against elite athletic defenders. In 4yrs or less he will be a 25pt per game player. Maybe even 30

[@gabrielmosely5202]

The suns should most definitly get ayton. Him and booker would be just like shaq and kobe

[@jpowers55]

Welcome to Atlanta.

[@Noname-wh6bf]

3 point shooting is the present and future of he NBA. Look @ Durant and Curry and the warriors as a whole.

[@jalvarez1363]

I love t young's game

[@androidkharifatman]

A trae young and hezonja back court is deadly af , plus Gordon and Isaac oh shiiit magic have a nice future

[@WBFBREN_]

Now this is a great video

[@farhanlabib925]

Magic will get either Trae Young or MPJ. i'll be happy either way. Trae looks like he's really hard-working, and if he can hit that 3 pointer consistently, we got serious potential on our hands.

[@jstiles1659]

Trae young as a knicks will be pressure on him from the jump

[@KD_SWAGGER]

ESPN needs to do this for the top 50 prospects in this draft to make up for the Draft Express lawsuit.

[@TheHuskyK9]

He reminds me of a smaller version of James Harden. Excels in offense, 3pt shooting, drawing fouls and ball handling but is a liability on defense.

[@yaya-ct8pw]

Trae young will be a star. Heard it here first.

[@JosePereira-ly5fb]

leneedsmorehelp pretty sure people have been saying that for a while now, lol. But I agree.

[@yaya-ct8pw]

Jose Pereira lol

[@Rafa-uj2oi]

leneedsmorehelp Welcome to the hotel California

[@dnwinn7466]

When he works on his Defense he will be good, very electric and exciting player !

[@jellyfamkev3028]

Already knowing

[@ABruhMan]

Dnt say I didn’t tell you 3 years from now 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nelsonkuria4086]

wow it was more like 1/2

[@nelsonkuria4086]

good prediction

[@Righteous1ist]

I think he will be like one of those really good small guards like Iverson, Steve Nash, but he can shoot like Curry and create space for that very quick shot.

[@hibzthe1]

32% is not Steph curry haha

[@ricardodelacruz1891]

Righteous1 how dare you mention Iverson as a template for this bum?

[@Righteous1ist]

Lonzo is a bum and can only make plays, Trae Young can make plays and score.

[@nelsonkuria4086]

@@ricardodelacruz1891 look at him now lmao

[@nelsonkuria4086]

@@hibzthe1 he improving tho now 37% nd next season with smarter shot selection he CAN be a superstar

[@josealopez23]

Shot selection can improve easily with better coaching and more experience. And defense he just needs to be average , doesn't need to be an elite defender

[@aidanknight9287]

That’s my PG 🤞🏾

[@DavidDLive]

Trae Young & Lauri Markennen..... #SeeRED!! Bulls Gettin This Future Star! 💯

[@itiswhatitis2880]

Will join the bulls. He will carry them to the playoff this year. In the next few years, he will get a ring. HEY YOU FROM THE FUTURE READING THIS COMMENT, I TOLD THEM SO

[@GFS695]

Knicks need this dude.

[@idangaming2015]

He's either going to be the next Curry or the next Fridette. Drafting him is very risky it's either Boom or Bust. He's still a top 10 pick

[@justinmajewski5904]

Great analysis.

[@crazypr2996]

MAGIC bound 🙌✨

[@tomskeez1504]

TheCrazyRican PR 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ChroniclerOfJudah]

my only qualm is will his around the rim finishes will translate well to the NBA, particularly against the elite defenders.

[@eczotiic8026]

Jakeem in Year 1, hell no. But throughout the years, he'll get better at it

[@MarcusExum97]

I had a thought about that and I don't think he'll ever be as good of a finisher as Curry, who is a decent finisher at a similar frame despite not being a natural one. Young however is shorter, with shorter arms, and does not have as high of a vertical. These limit is airtime and space of rotation for his ball manipulation. That means for sure he'll not be as impressive finisher as even Curry.

[@deandrepittman4310]

Marcus RotMG what about floaters ? His touch is super enough to get that at top 3 level. He's already feeling comfortable with lefties. And high layups that he will get extremely better at. Because his shot is so good he will have to focus on other parts of his game to get it off at all times

[@ballislifejr1850]

Trae has the right Offensive Upside to survive but he’ll need to improve defensively

[@jpkclutch7780]

This draft is loaded they could potentially have 9 player's who are nba all stars in 3-4 years Trae young being 1 of those 9 players. Knox could be also join that group if hes in the right team

[@manuginobilishair5662]

Atlanta's drafting Cam Reddish or Rj Barrett to go along with this guy next year

[@nelsonkuria4086]

yooooo u predicted somethin big my guy

[@jthehoopgod9152]

That’s crazy😂😂

[@dom3221]

He needs to go to a team in desperate search for a starting/franchise point guard who needs shooting. I think Orlando and New York and maybe even Cleveland would be good for him. Once this guy starts to learn how to move off the ball more effectively and re-locate the same way that guys like Steph Curry, Kemba Walker and D'Angelo Russell does then he will be awesome.

[@krishnaparigi2411]

U were right dudde

[@BlueHundred1]

He's gonna start many seasons, but I see him thriving as a super 6th man, dominating in the second unit. I can see the Magic going for him

[@Agendasss]

couldn’t have been more wrong

[@markjosephespinas4174]

You're wrong

[@nelsondendomo6687]

lol

[@atlantahawks3635]

Welcome to Atlanta Trae young!!!!

[@ricosuave7834]

Even with defense being a weakness, a team is able to hide a perimeter defender. So as long as he has an above average defender next to him on the court he won't be exploited as often. Maybe not at all if he learns to hedge.

[@drunkmonkey7038]

Can't wait for Steph v Trae

[@ricardodelacruz1891]

Lil Nigga Steph is gonna bully this bust.

[@nelsonkuria4086]

@@ricardodelacruz1891 hahahahahaha. BUST?!?!!?!? look at him now he aint no bust

[@natecollins800]

he's gonna get bodied in the nba

[@allstopblue5717]

I don’t believe his game will translate. He plays like it’s AAU. Very free form chucking up shots and erratic movements. He had a good year at Oklahoma but I just don’t see it moving forward. Curry makes it work in the NBA but he is the exception in my opinion.

[@Samsonmanase]

This is a no brainer for Magics

[@bmarsjpeg]

He’s coming to Orlando

[@faboaugo2117]

iDribbleDemon I hope you're right, we've been searching for a star in the backcourt since Tracy mcgrady

[@dnwinn7466]

Could Happen, Or Bulls or Sixers ! Very special player, just needs to work on defense !

[@krimmziinice5498]

Best shooter in ncca and passer

[@DGamBrz]

Seems like a humble and kind young man. Hope he makes it for all us hoopers out there around 6ft and skinny as hell 😂

[@DetroitsReaper]

I think if he learns how to get the whistle in the NBA like harden he will be a great offensive monster but he probably won't do so good in the playoffs and will fizzle out like harden plus lack of defense is always a issue. He's the one I'm most interested in seeing in the NBA because he can go either way of being a star or being out the league in a few years. I hope he becomes the star I believe he can be

[@jahfarifrancois7127]

He needs to get stronger and get better defensively other than that trae is all good

[@stothAjs]

Its funny, Trae had the same TOV% as Holiday and SGA but close to double the AST%. Sexton TOV% was 14% and Brunson was 10%. Steph' TOV% was 13.5 in his last year at Davidson.

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

He can be solid. But the Steph comparison is unfair to him. Steph is a once in a generation talent. I don’t see Steph 2.0 when I watch Young, I simply see someone trying to be him. Steph is the exception, not the expectation. I want to see him stay within his own ability and have his own game, and hopefully he’ll get to play off the ball in the NBA. That development could be the difference maker in his career

[@lebronjames6064]

Come to Cleveland!! If you don't, I'm leaving.

[@ernestoa5364]

Trae just needs to make a couple of tweaks to his game and gain more strength and he should be fine in the next level.

[@510MyTube]

We'll see if he can handle the NBA schedule.

[@itzZrow]

Going to be special

[@tylerzhang8632]

Grayson Boucher and 1 first pick outside the NBDL

[@theodorelll5191]

He is a threat😭Seen gym class states before...where are they now

[@capadzcabrera]

For all the hype about his range, he shoots 36% from the three. So I get why a lot are saying he could be a bust.

[@Naiatelu]

Tony Parker w/ shooting

[@mellow9502]

TRAEWAY

[@jan279]

Most people compare him to Steph, but I see more Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

[@centrallifestyle3650]

Except Seth Curry isn’t 6’3”, he’s about 6’ feet tall or 6’1” max. It’s Steph who’s 6’3”, not Seth.

[@mikedavis7650]

Draft is today. I hope Trae Young going to Orlando Magic.

[@6sols988]

Trae younng will be decent out the gate but he needs to bulk up a lil more ND get better at finishing around the rim he'll be a all star in 4 yrs time at most

[@Agendasss]

lmaoo terrible take

[@6sols988]

@@Agendasss how?

[@6sols988]

@@Agendasss he was decent out the gate Nd once he bulked up he was a all star I thought he had superstar potential since hs I just ain’t wanna put tht type of pressure on someone who just stepped into the league @ the time I did assume his trajectory would b quicker than currys but not by so much

[@6sols988]

@@Agendasss u actin like I said he a b trash or sum 😂Wht U wanted me to crown him steph curry b4 putting a step on a NBA court Nd my opinion changed Nd improved of him each season obviously 🤣💯

[@bus7343]

He's going to orlando. No doubt

[@chrisdonald14]

Detroit needs him

[@jstiles1659]

I'm glad they didn't compare trae young to steph in this video because thiers one steph

[@tisdue]

Suns should trade to get a 2nd top 10 pick and draft him. Ayton/Booker/Jackson/Young/PF Would be gooooood

[@eczotiic8026]

tisdue They are already one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Booker, Ayton,Trae, and Chriss (PF) all aren't good defenders

[@Vincee3]

tisdue you read my mind

[@deandrepittman4310]

Dee but what if they become a rocket dynamo from 3. Esp. if Jackson get going on some days. All they would need is some veteran defenders

[@tisdue]

who needs defense when you score 150 goddamn points.

[@deandrepittman4310]

tisdue not enough scorers. It would only be 3 good stars.

[@tayottt]

They’ve dumbed down the videos. I need these to be 15 minutes long and go into more detail.

[@AlphaDwg]

streamlined not dumbed down. Less repetitive clips. cleaner edited. voice instead of text so it's quicker. This is what happens when you have access to ESPN's studio. But the content is still the same level of breakdown just streamlined.

[@GanDtech]

Those who think he will even come close to being a bust are on cracc

[@jrpgweeb]

That tape in the latter half of the video is very concerning. What a mess

[@txbiasharris7365]

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

[@toteispoe4]

If all the Chris Paul to LA stuff is true...possible three-way trade to get him to Houston? Who other than D'Antoni would get the most out of this kid? Lonzo to the Magic, to be their point guard?

[@axzy7800]

So you’re telling me you can average the most points and assists yet not be in the top 3of the draft 🤦‍♂️ dude this draft is stupid

[@AlphaDwg]

he's not going to be playing in college anymore so you have to take all that with a grain of salt

[@izit_real3492]

And now he is officially with Atlanta Hawks

[@tylerzhang8632]

Young is Marcus smart

[@AlphaDwg]

if he can make shots in the NBA like he did in college he will see the court either as a starter or microwave off the bench

[@30minforasn]

If he comes to the league with no confidence. Starts off by shooting inconsistency. Add that with his defensive liability he will get no mins on the court.

[@nosauzamere1304]

Knickstape hopefully!!

[@Stewpiddddd]

Wish the rockets got him. If he had Harden and Cp3 to guide him he could be incredible

[@kassios]

There is this notion that Trae is the next Steph, when in actuality he is more like Lou Williams.

[@Agendasss]

wayyy off

[@richardcoreno]

Whoever drafts Trae Young -- the team will probably work out a local ad deal for TV and radio for games.......where the play-by-play commentator will scream: "It's a Trey for Trae, delivered by (name of company, quick promo)!".

[@courier9998]

Ice Trae.

[@calebwafer8021]

The scouting report seems like an analysis for a new and improved IPhone 😂

[@TheMrMantequilla]

His game looks like Steph Curry’s. Get him in the right situation and I bet he shines

[@80sruler]

Probably the biggest mystery in the draft - could go 3 or 13