Trae Young

Trae Young, a 3x NBA All-Star, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on being compared to Steph Curry and his synergy with DeJounte Murray. He discusses the nuances of teamwork and the need for versatile players on the court. Trae also dives into his aspirations for Team USA and reflects on the upcoming #1 draft pick, Zaccharie Risacher. Their candid discussion touches on overcoming challenges in the league and the significance of personal style in basketball celebrations.

Verno and KOC go through KOC’s recent article (found here) and discuss the 76ers' next move after Joel Embiid’s injury, whether the Hawks should consider trading Trae Young instead of Dejounte Murray, LeBron’s pressure on the Lakers, and so much more (02:02). With the trade deadline this week, the guys discuss some of the names that are rumored to be moving, including Grant Williams (44:08). Also, Verno discusses what he likes from prospect Matas Buzelis after watching him play in person, and KOC shares his experience testing out the new Apple Vision Pro headset (52:29).Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com!Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out http://theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices