Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Atlanta Hawks leader Trae Young are two of the most electrifying young stars in the NBA today. But aside from that, they have another thing in common: They were both not included on the final roster of Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics.
While Young was named to the 57-man pool last March, Morant wasn't even invited. The Hawks spitfire recently had a cryptic post on Twitter, showing a video of NBA legend Isiah Thomas explaining why he wasn't named to the Dream Team. Young captioned it with a sad emoji and a USA flag.
As a show of support, Morant commented on Young's telling tweet with a āKeep working, dawg!ā He also included several emojis because these days, that's the only acceptable way to end a sentence.
keep working dawg š¤šÆā¼ļø https://t.co/TW9CZ7KfTj
ā Ja Morant (@JaMorant) July 15, 2021
Aside from Morant, Young also got backed by a guy who knows him too well: His Father. Ray Young also retweeted his son's post, issuing a bold warning and, yes, a laughing emoji. It's fair to assume that it's a sarcastic laugh, as he shares the same sentiment that his son should've been part of Team USA.
Let it be known. š¤£ https://t.co/x1PjpgKwGY
ā Ray Young (@rayfordyoung) July 16, 2021
The speedy Young has indeed become one of the best players in the NBA today, leading the Hawks all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in an improbable run. He's no stranger to playing for Team USA as well, having suited up for the U18 squad in 2016.
Trae Young and Ja Morant may have been left off Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics, but they'll surely be cornerstones in the years to come.
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