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Atlanta Hawks Offseason Grades: Drafting Trae Young #5 Overall

After a slow start, the Atlanta Hawks kicked it into high gear and had one of the most action-packed and interesting offseasons in recent memory. Multiple trades and signings took place even after the NBA Draft, which was even more important for the Hawks in the long-term.

In our ongoing series of offseason reviews, it’s time to grade each move the Hawks made this offseason from draft picks to trades to free agency deals.

Today, let’s start the grades with the Atlanta Hawks decision to draft point guard Trae Young with the #5 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.