Trae Young makes his debut in Washington! Aims to help teammates become All-Stars; reveals Wizards plan to retire Wall's jersey

On January 10th Beijing time, the trade between the Wizards and Hawks involving Trae Young was officially completed. Trae Young changed to jersey number 3 on his new team and made his first appearance in Washington, where the team hosted a press conference. During the event, Young talked about his reasons for joining the Wizards and complimented the team's core group.

Regarding his choice to join the Wizards: "I believe Washington D.C., as a big basketball market, has consistently been underestimated."

Speaking about the Wizards’ core lineup, Young said: "There are many young players on the team, and they are all very mature. You can immediately tell these guys are quick learners, and they’re gym rats who spend all day practicing at the facility."

About the Wizards, Young also stated: "People’s perception of this team is very different from the reality. The team is on the rise, and I want to be part of that. I’m really excited to bring a positive influence to my teammates and lead these young players as a veteran."

Young expressed: "I know I’m not a perfect player yet. I just want to help these young players perform at their best on the court and hope to assist several teammates in becoming All-Star players."

Young also told reporters that while walking through the arena, he said to Dawkins (the Wizards’ general manager): "I hope to see this place packed to capacity."

In an official statement earlier, Dawkins said: "We are very excited to welcome Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. Getting a player like Trae, who combines skill, achievements, and youth, is a rare opportunity. Trae’s style of play is highly entertaining, and his confidence and competitive spirit make him stand out in the league."

In the interview, as a new face of the Wizards, Trae Young also revealed a scoop: he mentioned that the Wizards plan to retire Wall’s number 2 jersey. Several reporters shared and thanked Trae for the exclusive information.