Trae Young attempts to rip Jalen Brunson jersey at Fanatics Fest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Trae Young, now with the Washington Wizards, made a WWE-style entrance at Fanatics Fest in New York on July 18, trying to rip a Jalen Brunson jersey. His attempt failed, prompting amusement from bystanders and further fueling his rivalry with the New York Knicks. Young, who has a history of antagonizing Knicks fans since the 2021 playoffs, recently shared a video referencing past altercations. The Wizards hope to rebound after a challenging season, having acquired Young along with Anthony Davis to support their rebuilding efforts.
- •Young struggled to tear a Brunson jersey at Fanatics Fest.
- •The incident occurred on July 18 in New York.
- •Young previously eliminated the Knicks in the 2021 playoffs.
- •He is now with the Wizards after being traded in January.
- •Washington is under rebuilding efforts, adding Young and Davis.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Trae Young Tries (and Fails) to Rip Jalen Brunson Jersey at Fanatics Fest
"The Wizards guard kept his long-running feud with the Knicks alive during his WWE-style entrance at Fanatics Fest, though his attempt to tear a Jalen Brunson jersey fell short.
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