Hawks fans were expecting the worst when Trae Young went down with a right MCL sprain, sidelining him for at least a month. The outcome has been quite the opposite, however, as Atlanta's rotation players have all stepped up in his absence.
The skillset of an offensive engine like Young will never be easy to replicate. It was expected that this group would slow down and have an adjustment period with their lead facilitator missing an extended period of time. Dyson Daniels clearly disagreed with this sentiment, as he has taken his game to the next level, leading this Hawks team to a positive record despite the tough schedule and injury woes.