Seven seasons of hard work, media narratives, and endless rumors have brought us to this point.
After being drafted third overall in 2018, Trae Young has been a surprisingly controversial player by NBA standards. His commitment has been publicly ridiculed throughout his career, as has his leadership and defense. Most importantly, he’s been labeled “not a winning player." There are nuggets of truth to these claims, but these narratives have been blown out of proportion so much that they have defined Young’s career to many fans.
Now that the Atlanta Hawks have finally put together a roster capable of competing at a high level, Young finally has a fair chance to prove himself.