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Since being traded to the Atlanta Hawks on his draft night, NBA All-Star Trae Young has become a major part of the city’s culture. And regional artists such as 2 Chainz, Young Jeezy, and Offset have adopted him as one of Atlanta’s own.
Quavo Reacts to Blockbuster Trae Young Trade
So you can imagine that many people from the city were stunned when the franchise traded the four-time All-Star. To the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in a player-for-player deal on Wednesday (January 7). Rap star Quavo was among the rappers who reacted to his blockbuster trade to the District. The one-time Migos member paid tribute to the star point guard on Wednesday night. With an Instagram post that simply read: “Thank you, Ice. What a time brotha,” with his song “Ice Tray.” Playing in the background.
Quavo’s tributes continued on Thursday morning. He reposted a video from GQ, where the former Atlanta Hawks star shows off the “Welcome to Atlanta” chain that Quavo bought for him when he arrived in the city in his rookie season.
The catalyst of the unforeseen blockbuster trade was both sides wanting a new situation. For the Hawks, they wanted to move on from their one-franchise player because they had financial flexibility from Young’s 5-year, $215 million contract. In addition to a fresh start after missing the playoffs the past two years. Young, on the flip side, could have opted into the last year of his deal next season. However, he also desired a new situation. However, he listed the Wizards as his preferred trade destination, as Washington offered him the chance to be a cornerstone for a young team on the rise. The move followed contract extension talks breaking down and the team finding more success with Young off the court, with the Hawks prioritizing a future with players like Jalen Johnson and potentially targeting other stars like Anthony Davis.
