Every NBA season comes with side battles: the schedule grind, trade rumors, and, like clockwork, the annual debate over the All-Star Game. This week, that spotlight drifted back to the players themselves. And right on cue, Trae Young reminded everyone he’s not just watching from the sidelines when the conversation turns personal.

It all started with a clip on X, shared by Hoops Herald , showing players going hard in a summer open gym. The caption asked the age-old question: Why do NBA players play so hard in random open gyms in the summer but give no effort in the All-Star Game with millions watching? The post struck a nerve, and it didn’t take long for it to spark bigger conversations.

Patrick Beverley was the first to jump in. The veteran guard, never one to bite his tongue, rep

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