The Draymond Green Show The Draymond Green Show - Trae Young Live From the Uninterrupted Film Festival
Jul 14, 2023
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Texas Roots And Oklahoma Upbringing
- Trae Young says he was born in Texas, grew up in Oklahoma, and carries both influences in his play and toughness.
- He played football until eighth grade and credits family roots for his competitive nature.
Local Stars Shaped His Game
- Watching Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant in Oklahoma gave Trae direct role models to emulate.
- Being a ball boy at Oklahoma exposed him early to high-level players and fueled his basketball education.
Undersized, Playing Up Always
- Trae details being undersized his whole life and often playing up against older, bigger opponents.
- That constant challenge became a motivating chip on his shoulder rather than a weakness.