N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday made reference to then-Hawks G Trae Young‘s play against the Knicks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2021 when answering a question about “how unaffordable tickets to games have become.” Mamdani, during a news conference, said, “I think first, I would say that I blame Trae Young, and I think it’s always important to blame Trae Young.” He added, “We have seen sports become more and more of a luxury commodity. And that is not what it always used to be.” Mamdani: “I do wish, however, that all of these tickets were far more affordably priced. … When the Knicks do well, you feel it across this whole city, and it’s not just for those who can afford to go to the games.” Young, who now plays for the Wizards, posted a response on X, saying, “Remember what happened the last time the Mayor of that City had my name in his mouth during a time like this… #DontBlameMeWhenItHappensAgain.” Young’s response was referring to when former N.Y. Mayor Bill de Blasio mentioned him in a press briefing during the playoffs in 2021 (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 4/17).
N.Y. mayor ties Knicks’ ticket unaffordability to Trae Young
