In this week’s episode of Open Gym, veteran Toronto Raptors forward Thaddeus Young returns to Memphis, Tennessee, the city that shaped him, for a game against the Grizzlies. From growing up, to giving back, Young shares his basketball journey which has spanned 7 teams, 16 seasons in the NBA, and multiple business ventures. A leader both on and off the floor, Thaddeus and his wife Shekinah bring their two boys along for the ride – boys that can’t help but put a smile on the faces of everyone they meet.
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cut him please
Unfortunately hurting our bench lately
He is too slow to play center.
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I love Thad but he's starting to become a liability. He can now play the UD role – a bench vet and voice in the locker which is his current greatest strength. In result, more minutes for the likes of Barton, Banton, Flynn, etc.
He suck
Thad is such a winner
Thad is one of the nicest NBA players I’ve seen (on screen of course). I really wish him well.
I love having Thad on the Raptors!
Nah, fham can't lie. I'm not feeling the vibe of open gym this season, with the way things have been going.
After the lakers game, our record perfectly indicates this teams play
Thad isnt good enough
Love Thad… all the best on your game.
We really traded out of Malaki Branham and Walker Kessler for him bruh sick to my stomach
Love Thad and hope he stays for a while! We needed a great vet and got Thad. He's a great person and a wonderful dad, too. Very respectable human being!
great episode!!
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Shoot the rock with intention to actually score my guy…
Thad Young is the very definition of a Player-Coach. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see him as an Assistant Coach in the League after he retires. I like that the Raptors have invested in having so much extra coaching on the team for the younger players to help in their development. I think that it will all pay off in the years to come.
someone tell nick nurse Thad isnt meant to play center.
Woulda been nice on the Chip team
honestly just seeing this guys background and seeing his longevity and touching a lot of peoples lives it’s crazy respect to Thad !
Thad is such a great vet
Thad is such a beautiful soul and we are very fortunate to have him on our #Raptors! And what a wonderful family he has as well. I hope he stays with us in some capacity once his playing days are over.
60.9% accuracy ayo Thad lol.. Make the targets Boucher's face and try again. Shoutout to Thad's wife one of the best NBA moms on Twitter.
great vet. when i saw him get on scottie's ass about taking warm ups seriously and backing up fred, i knew he was worth every penny. hope he can be our haslem if he wants to.
Good Husband, Father and Vet Thad. Keep doing your thang!
TORONTO RAPTORS 🇨🇦 WE THE NORTH
TJ – We been to Africa, Asia..
Taylor – We haven't been to Asia
TJ – Yea we have, Dubai
Honestly the vast majority of adults don't even know that the Emirates is in Asia
i like him as a person, but he is washed. he needs to retire
Cool!
Nothing but positive things to say about Thad.
An absolutely Class A indiviidual in all respects. Very impressed that he finished his degree and got a master's too. And his kids are great too – no surprise.
I really think there was a palpable difference with the bench crew when they came back from the break with him. Seems like an awesome guy and mentor, hope he finishes his career out with us!
too bad we got the version of Thad that is pretty much useless on the court. Great vet to have in the young guys ears on the bench tho
Lifetime contract!!! At the right price of course ✍️
Thad is very likeable. Let's gooooo raptors!!
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