The rivalry between Trae Young and the New York Knicks is alive and well, even after his trade to the Washington Wizards. The latest chapter unfolded when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani jokingly blamed Young for the soaring ticket prices at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks-Hawks playoff series.

Young, never one to back down from a challenge, fired back with a reminder of the 2021 playoffs. On social media, he posted, "remember what happened the last time the Mayor of that City had my name in his mouth during a time like this… #DontBlameMeWhenItHappensAgain."

He was referencing his iconic Game 1 performance in that series, where he dropped 32 points and hit a game-winner at MSG. That moment prompted then-Mayor Bill de Blasio to publicly criticize Young's style of play. The guard responded by leading the Hawks to a decisive five-game series victory, averaging 29.2 points and 9.8 assists and cementing his status as a Knicks antagonist.

While Young now focuses on building something new in Washington, this exchange proves that some NBA rivalries transcend team rosters. For fans, it's a reminder of the intense, personal drama that makes playoff basketball so compelling.