After Travis Schlenk was hired from the Golden State Warriors in May 2017, speculation naturally began over whether Schlenk could implement Golden State’s philosophy in Atlanta. When Schlenk selected Trae Young and Kevin Huerter in the 2018 NBA Draft, the comparisons to the Warriors calcified, with Schlenk seemingly constructing a similar foundation upon the shooting talents of his young backcourt.
Young, in particular, has always evinced comparisons with Steph Curry, owing to his pull-up ability from unthinkable range. In his maiden season, Young became the first player in NBA history to make 20 or more shots from 30-to-40 feet, per Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.