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Trae Young Fuels Knicks Rivalry by Praising Thunder Fans During Game 7

The Hawks star reignites tensions with Knicks fans, claiming Oklahoma City supporters are louder than those at Madison Square Garden.

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Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 12, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 in overtime.
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Overview

  • Trae Young posted on X during the Thunder-Nuggets Game 7, stating that Oklahoma City fans are louder than Knicks fans.
  • Young's comments continue his long-standing feud with Knicks fans, which began during the 2021 NBA playoffs.
  • The rivalry has included on-court antics, such as Young's 'rolling the dice' stunt on the Madison Square Garden logo earlier this season.
  • The Atlanta Hawks missed the 2025 playoffs after losing both play-in tournament games, while the Knicks advanced to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000.
  • Young, a former Oklahoma Sooner, has often expressed admiration for Thunder fans, contrasting their energy with that of Knicks supporters.