There are two sides to the previous season for Young. Individually, he made another All-Star appearance, averaging just under 26 points and 11 assists per game. He made significant strides on the defensive end. He tied the NBA record for consecutive games with 30 or more points and 10 or more assists. He became the Hawks’ franchise leader in assists.
But as the face of the franchise, his success is largely intertwined with the team’s success.
From a bird’s-eye view, it’s hard to describe the Hawks’ season as anything more than disappointing. They somehow gave themselves a chance to make the playoffs, but a final record of 36-46 is largely undeserving of a playoff spot.