Trae Young has been blamed for the poor performance from the Atlanta Hawks in December, but Kristaps Porzingis instantly proved that this isn’t the case in his long-awaited return to action.
As the leader of the team, there is an inherent expectation that Young should magically solve any troubles on the team. But in the modern NBA, stars don’t automatically win games – the failed “big three” in Phoenix served as proof.
Atlanta has struggled over the past month because of their defense and rebounding, not their offense. In fact, since Young’s return, Atlanta has had two games with a below-average offensive rating.