Rich Paul, Jalen Johnson’s agent, identified the key problem the Atlanta Hawks face with Trae Young: he is one of the most talented players in the league, but their overreliance on him must end.
Young had the ultimate green light when he entered the league. The Hawks traded the 17-year-old reigning EuroLeague MVP, Luka Doncic, to draft Young because they saw his potential as a fusion of Steph Curry and James Harden. He never reached the MVP ceiling Atlanta dreamed of, but this time was still valuable. He logged critical reps that led him to become the offensive engine he is today.