When the Atlanta Hawks drafted Trae Young 5th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, many believed it was something of a reach – even though he was the best point guard prospect in the draft and the Orlando Magic would’ve loved to have him at 6th overall as their rock pounder of the future.
Instead, we all know what happened; Slovenian prodigy Luka Doncic was drafted 3rd overall by the Hawks and traded for the rights to Ice Trae and a future first round pick.
With those machinations behind us, Atlanta Hawks fans have been able to enjoy the growth and development of Young – specifically as the team’s starting point guard and primary ballhandler and playmaker.