Two of the most dynamic professional athletes in Atlanta happen to be scarcely older than a really expensive single malt scotch. One that both the Braves Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Hawks Trae Young only recently have earned the right to legally sip.
On one hand, having a pair of 21-year-olds like this in your town is a blessing, a great omen for the future.
On the other: Don’t you feel ancient?
Together, they are vessels of hope for two franchises. They are the rallying point for their fan bases, which in some cases must certainly overlap.