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Trae Young tells Draymond Green why he's not a coach killer #shorts #nba #atlantahawks

16 Jul 2023 · 0 min

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In a brief YouTube short, NBA players Draymond Green and Trae Young discuss the recurring "coach killer" narrative that has been attached to Young. Green opens by sarcastically attributing blame to himself for the perceived failures of coaches Lloyd Pierce and Nate McMillan. Young then explains that the label feels "crazy" to him, emphasizing his deep respect and positive relationships with both coaches. He recounts how Pierce was his first coach, arriving alongside him as a young player, and how McMillan led the team to the conference finals, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership. Young notes that despite occasional disagreements, there was always respect, and he no longer worries about the label. Green concludes by pointing out that Young's performance effectively increased McMillan's earnings, yet the media still brands Young as a "coach killer." The exchange highlights the tension between media narratives and the actual player‑coach dynamics within the NBA.

"Ah man, Lloyd Pierce this, it's Draymond Green's fault. Nate McMillan this, it's Draymond Green's fault." People try to push this coach killer narrative the fuck outta here.
Being labeled a coach killer was crazy to me. Lloyd, he was my first coach. He was perfect for us. We were a young team. LP would tell you he was brought in to develop guys. His first day on the job was basically my first day on the job too. So we came in together. I got nothing but love for LP. But a lot of people wanna label it me versus him. Like yeah, we butted heads a couple times, but we always had respect for each other. With Nate, we got to the playoffs we got to the conference finals, it got his juices flowing. He wanted to keep coaching us and we wanted to keep rolling with him. And then for real, like we had a really good relationship to begin with. That's the only reason why he stayed and stuck around. So people label me as coach killer. I don't really feel about it anymore. Like—
Let me tell you something, brother. You made Nate McMillan like an extra $10 or $15 million. But they say you killed him.
No. That's a hell of a sword to die on.