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[Saba Sports News] Trae Young’s star power seems to be fading.
Adidas has reportedly decided to discontinue his signature shoe line, with the upcoming Trae Young 4 sneaker being his last, according to Nicholas Vlahos of Sole Retriever.
While this financial hit might not impact Young much—he’s currently on a $215 million contract—the move reflects his declining status in the league and among fans.
Once considered one of the NBA’s rising stars, especially after leading the Hawks to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, Young has maintained strong stats but hasn’t replicated that success.
The Hawks have struggled in the past three seasons, becoming a regular play-in team.
Adding to the pressure, Young’s draft night counterpart, Luka Doncic, has already made it to the NBA Finals, while Young faces constant trade rumors, with some Western Conference teams reportedly losing interest.