On the Path to Stardom

The Atlanta Hawks are not having the season they expected. The beginning of the season was tough for them, due to several consecutive losses and John Collins 25-game suspension. Many people didn’t expect the Hawks to reach the playoffs, but they also didn’t expect them to be as bad as their record indicates. Having drafted two promising rookies in Draft Day, this was supposed to be a year where DeAndre Hunter and Cam Reddish learned the ropes of the league and where Trae Young elevated his play to new heights. Both those things are happening at the moment, even more than what everyone expected when it comes to Young.

A Successful Trade

Currently standing in the 14th seed of the Eastern Conference with 17 wins and 42 losses, Atlanta is headed for another high lottery pick on the upcoming NBA Draft, considered by many, one of the worst of the last few years. Even if they don’t acquire a game-changing player there, the development of their core is encouraging, while at the same time, they traded for Clint Capela of the Houston Rockets, a Center that should complement very well John Collins on their frontcourt. But let’s be real about one thing. The Hawks will go as far as Trae Young takes them. The sophomore is having an incredible season, netting career highs in almost every department. Much was said about the swap of Luka Doncic for Trae Young, but looking at it now, it seems both teams benefited from it, as they both acquired generational talents.

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50 PTS | 8 AST | 8 3PT pic.twitter.com/VAVolYWN7N — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 21, 2020

Next One in Line

Many people asked what was Trae Young’s ceiling. He arrived at the league drawing comparisons to Stephen Curry, probably the best shooter of all time, so it’s safe to say that expectations were high for the guard coming out of Oklahoma. If he continues his steady improvement, he’ll be one of the best players in the league for years to come. We all knew that he could shoot, but it was his playmaking ability that caught everyone off-guard. The way he can set up his teammates perfectly, distinguishes himself from a good player to an All-Star. Averaging 29.9 PPG and 9.2 APG, the 21-year-old expects the Hawks front office to make the right moves to surround him with players capable of competing for the next few years. The city of Atlanta acquired a Superstar player and they hope that he remains by their side for a long time.

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