Published 19:02 IST, March 12th 2020

Trae Young tries his best to embrace 'annoying' comparisons with Luka Doncic

In a recent episode of Taylor Rooks' 'Take It There', Trae Young talked about his comparisons to Luka Doncic and how he is now learning to embrace them.

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Both NBA 2018 draftmates, NBA star rookies Luka Doncic and Trae Young have been compared multiple times over span of ir two-year-long NBA careers. In a recent episode of Taylor Rooks' Take It re, Trae Young talked about his comparisons to Luka Doncic, and how he is w learning to embrace m. Trae Young, who is a year younger to Luka Doncic, is currently ranking above Luka Doncic this season with an aver of 29.6 points per game. 

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Trae Young thinks his comparisons to Luka Doncic are anying

While talking to Rooks, Trae Young revealed that he believes that comparisons are often anying. However, he is aware that he and Luka Doncic are going to be compared until y are done playing basketball and has decided to embrace. Though both players have ir own unique gameplay, y have both broken multiple records over span of two years, earning a spot besides NBA legends like Michael Jordan. 

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Luka Doncic, who bagged NBA Rookie of Year award last season, is currently averaging at a near triple-double with 28.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists. Trae Young is averaging at 29.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 9.3 points per game. Both Trae Young and Doncic were among first few NBA players to comment on coronavirus outbreak, asking people to stay safe and healthy. 

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19:02 IST, March 12th 2020