Trae Young says Hawks failed to give him a co-star capable of drawing double teams
The newly signed Wizards point guard cites lack of supporting talent as his main grievance from seven-and-a-half seasons in Atlanta.
What to know
- Trae Young blamed the Hawks for never providing him with a co-star capable of drawing double teams, forcing him into unfavorable offensive situations during his seven-and-a-half season tenure.
- The Hawks traded Young away despite Jalen Johnson emerging as a potential co-star, suggesting organizational priorities shifted away from building around Young after the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals run.
- Young signed a $212 million, four-year deal with the Washington Wizards, citing the opportunity to play alongside talent that can create defensive advantages as a key attraction.
“That's what I'm looking forward to... That is what's most frustrating and the most exciting part (in Washington). People probably think Steph can't play pick-and-roll, but he's had Draymond Green.”
Trae Young, Point guard · Curious Mike podcast ↗
Trae Young Point guard, former Hawks starAtlanta Hawks Former teamWashington Wizards Current teamJalen Johnson Hawks prospect
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Story spreads across sports media platforms
The story of Young's criticism circulated across major sports outlets including Sporting News, Yahoo Sports, and social media platforms, with coverage noting the irony that Jalen Johnson's breakout came too late, as the Hawks had already decided to move in a different direction.
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Trae Young Opens Up About Why His Tenure With the Atlanta Hawks Was Unsuccessful https://www. rawchili.com/nba/841591/ # Basketball # NBA
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Trae Young drops bold statement on why Hawks tenure was unsuccessful https://www. rawchili.com/nba/841787/ # Basketball # NBA
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Young commits future to Washington Wizards
Young officially joined the Wizards organization, which signed him to a massive four-year, $212 million contract, marking the end of his Hawks era and his transition to a new team he hopes will provide better supporting talent.
“In Atlanta, I don't know if I've ever had a teammate that can draw double teams. It's something about having a teammate that can draw a double team; if you're getting doubled, you're playing 4-on-3.”
— Trae Young, Point guard · source -
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Trae Young details lack of supporting talent during Hawks tenure — On the Curious Mike podcast, Young discussed his frustrations with Atlanta, saying he never had a teammate capable of drawing double teams during his seven-and-a-half seasons there. He contrasted this with players like Steph Curry, who had Draymond Green to create spacing and tactical advantages.
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