The Atlanta Hawks are no longer built to primarily accommodate Trae Young. This is quickly becoming Jalen Johnson's team, and that's a shocking reality for everyone to begin to understand.
Young has missed the last month for Atlanta, and things have continued to change in his absence. Johnson has been carrying the offense while Trae recovers, and the Hawks have put together an 11-6 record while he's been away.
Atlanta's offense frankly hasn't skipped a beat since losing their star point guard. Johnson is averaging around 23 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists on highly elite efficiency, which is the exact statistical profile of a modern franchise star.