When you think about Trae Young’s game, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it his insane playmaking ability? Or his unlimited shooting range? Well, for some people, the thing about Trae that clicks instantly is his iconic ‘ice cold’ celebration after he hits a dagger shot over his opponents. Although the celebration has been associated with Young for years, he was recently accused of stealing the move by Chelsea FC star Cole Palmer. And finally, Trae broke silence and revealed his side of the story.
Just like the Hawks superstar, Palmer has also been using the ‘ice cold’ celebration after most of his goals since the beginning of his pro career. During a recent interview, the midfielder took credit for the iconic move, “Everyone knows it’s my celebration. He (Trae) might have done it, but everybody knows it is my celebration.” Sure enough, Trae was asked about the allegations during his recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George. After initially saying that he had no idea about Palmer’s comments, Trae said, “Respectfully, I don’t know who it is… I heard he’s a pretty good soccer player… now, ever since he started that celebration.”
Then, Trae revealed the actual origin story of his celebration which was suggested to him by a friend while they were brainstorming ideas while watching basketball games in his basement. “He was like you Ice Trae, you cold.” Trae revealed. And the point guard took his friend’s suggestion and used it in a game, “I remember hitting a three and like I don’t know if it was a game winner or it’s a three. I did it and then I kinda ran with it. I didn’t get it from nobody.” Due to Trae’s popularity and how well it complemented his nickname ‘Ice Trae’ the celebration stuck.
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Trae Young helps Paul George find his celebration
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As Trae Young denied Palmer’s accusation of stealing the ‘ice cold’ celebration from him, the panel requested him to help Paul George figure out his unique celebration. In the era of social media, most big-name superstars have at least one celebration that is associated specifically to them. Be it LeBron’s ‘crown me’ or Steph’s ‘Night Night’, whenever these moves are done, you instantly know who they belong to. However, as great of a player as PG is, he has never had a signature celebration in his 14-year career.
With him beginning a new journey in Philly next season, Trae Young suggested him to hit his opponents with the ‘P’ sign every time he hits a three pointer, “Throw your Ps out bro. Podcast P. You know what I’m saying.” And the whole panel was impressed by his suggestion, even Paul George. However, PG claimed that he might be too old to add a new celebration in his arsenal, “I’m trying too hard. It’s not natural no more.”
Well, knowing how even a celebration can help elevate a player’s brand like it did for Trae Young, PG might give it a try next season. Hopefully, no one will accuse him of stealing the move like Palmer did to the Hawks superstar.
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