“Common Sense Ain’t Common Anymore”: Egged on by $40,064,220 Pending Paycheck, Trae Young Scoffs at $300,000,000 Take

NBA star Trae Young recently stepped into the spotlight with an X (formerly Twitter) response that’s got the basketball community talking. Young’s retort to a thought-provoking post not only caught attention but also hinted at a stance that challenges conventional wisdom. Young’s reaction, in essence, scoffed at a response to the age-old conundrum: Would you prefer a staggering $300,000,000 with an empty ring collection or a modest $54 million with a magnificent seven championship rings?

Perhaps this audacious stance is tethered to Young’s impending payday, a jaw-dropping $40,064,220 slated to hit his bank account as part of the lucrative contract inked with the Atlanta Hawks.

Trae Young makes his choice clear

The original question posed a hypothetical dilemma that resonated deeply with the basketball community. It queried whether immense wealth could outweigh the glory of multiple championship victories.

One user weighed in, opting for the staggering $300 million payday without the glittering pride of championship rings. This candid response set the stage for Trae Young’s memorable reaction.

In response, Young said,

“Common sense ain’t common anymore lol.” 

Common sense ain’t common anymore lol

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) October 3, 2023

This assertion leaves no room for ambiguity, signaling that Young may lean towards an entirely different preference.

The ensued ripples across social media platforms with various fan reactions. Some fans believed Young said this only because he was coming from a position of privilege. 

A fan wrote: 

“U been havin money big bru since middle school”

Another fan, however, believed that Young made the right choice, even from a financial perspective, saying:

“Wonder why everyone wants $300m. When you can bid your rings if you want more money.”

This just goes to show the myriad of perspectives on offer, and how it’s unlikely that consensus could ever be reached over such a question.

Gilbert Arenas’ response unlike that of Young

Notably, Young’s stance does not align with a sentiment echoed in the past by former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. His choice of financial gains over championship rings drew its fair share of flak from fellow players.

Arenas said,

“It was either whether you would have Robert ‘Bob’ big shot career $50 million, or James Harden $300,000,000. Me? No brainer, $300…$300,000,000, I will take that all day.”

Arenas, unswayed by the criticism, responded with a resolute defense of his position, emphasizing the practicality of financial security in a fiercely competitive league.