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Trae Young’s Next Big Shot

An ice-cold Garden bow will live forever in Trae Young lore. Is the Hawks' All-Star a hero, a villain or something much more?

hink of the moment. Before Trae Young takes the court in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, think of the Trae Young moment we all know: The Atlanta Hawks up 12 in Game 5 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, less than a minute to go in the game. Trae Young dribbling, idling, then hoisting up a step-back 3-pointer from the edge of the Knicks logo, swishing it with 43 seconds to go, then strutting to half court to bow.