From deep threes to flashy dimes to lethal floaters, there’s a lot of distinguishing factors that make Trae Young‘s game so tantalizing. The sophomore All-Star has tormented defenses since entering the league, with one move in particular splitting them easily: the nutmeg.
The nutmeg is a staple of pickup hoops, but has rarely been done in the NBA. Passing the ball through the legs of defenders happens most as an accident, but a few great ball-handlers have used the space to their advantage.
No one has ever used the nutmeg more productively than Trae Young however, who seems to nut a new meg weekly.