In his rookie season, Trae Young jumped out of the gate with one of the best rookie seasons in recent memory and easily the best rookie season in Atlanta Hawks franchise history.
Though his stellar numbers weren’t quite good enough to defeat the immensely heavy-handed narrative surrounding Luka Doncic in Rookie of the Year, Young proved himself to be a brilliant offensive initiator and an overall virtuoso on the more glamorous end.
Of course, his defense was putrid, but the early returns in preseason showcase Young’s continued ability to improve on that end as well.