Yahoo Sports What NBA Twitter said when the Hawks swapped Luka Doncic for Trae Young: “Young over Doncic is like Marvin over Chris Paul”
Trae Young is a fantastic NBA player, and after five and a half seasons in the NBA, he’s on a Hall of Fame path. But it’s also true that Luka Doncic is clearly better than him. At least, so far.
Those two young stars will forever be linked since the Atlanta Hawks drafted the Slovenian guard from Real Madrid at No. 3 in the 2018 draft, then traded him to the Dallas Mavericks for Young, who was picked at No. 5.
Here’s what NBA fans and media tweeted when the deal went down:
The Doncic/Young storyline will be interesting to follow. pic.twitter.com/IeOuHeIacm
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 22, 2018
A few days removed, just a small reminder that everything we thought on draft night could be wrong.
The Kings could have made the right pick with Bagley. Atlanta could have been right to pass on Doncic to move down for Young or whoever they get with the other pick.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) June 23, 2018
17 years ago the Hawks traded a 20 year old Pau Gasol on draft night. Tonight they do the same to 19 year old Luka Doncic.
— Darius Soriano (@forumbluegold) June 21, 2018
The Hawks when Luka Doncic undoubtably becomes the next Dirk pic.twitter.com/F9AIXLfewP
— Liberty Ballers (@Liberty_Ballers) June 21, 2018
So excited about Doncic. Mavs get best player in the draft. #MFFL
— Will Cain (@willcain) June 21, 2018
There was already going to be a lot of eyes and pressure on Trae Young, but now he’s the guy Atlanta traded Luka Doncic for. *pulls at shirt collar*
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) June 21, 2018
Ugh get ready to read 8 million pieces comparing Dirk and Doncic.
— The Dream Shake (@DreamShakeSBN) June 21, 2018
Young over Doncic is like Marvin over Chris Paul
— John Batusic (@batusic) June 21, 2018
Collin Sexton is going to be a better NBA player than Trae Young …. https://t.co/faZh4kxSDB
— Fallon Marie Christopher (@FallonSmithTV) June 21, 2018
Atlanta smart though, their number one focus is selling tickets, regardless whether Trae Young a bust or not , he finna pack out Phillips Arena all next season
— Why? 👁 (@_WhyToby) June 21, 2018
So you’re saying if Trae is not a 2 time MVP and a 3-time NBA champ it won’t be a good pick? Seems fair. https://t.co/SEHEGh5xMO
— Matt Chernoff (@RealMattlanta) June 21, 2018
Bro… we really got Trae… I… I’m lit af. His upside is limitless. Atlanta drafted a superstar. Mark my words. 😭
— Jason Hewitt (@JasonHewitt50) June 21, 2018
I think average NBA fans don't really understand the level of competition that Luka Doncic has been playing in the EuroLeague & Liga ACB. This dude is gonna be a STAR. Mark it down.
— Zach Bye (@byesline) June 21, 2018
I’m still in shock the Mavs got Luka Doncic! Hell of a job by Donnie Nelson!
— Jason Duffey (@duffey_bryan) June 24, 2018
Travis Schlenk openly admitted that Luka Doncic was the highest player on his board but Tony Ressler favored Trae Young more. The Dallas Mavericks’ first round pick is what made Schlenk fine with making that deal. I’m okay with that.
— Tru To The Game (@TruBaneVirgo) June 25, 2018
Trae Young is a walking bucket. Yes im still a little mad that we passed on Luka Doncic, but Young is the best scorer in this past draft class. He’s perfect for today’s NBA imo.
— GSN (@GASportsNow) June 25, 2018
