Widespread negativity and rumors can’t stop Trae Young

Young is gearing up for a make-or-break season, and by all accounts, is welcoming the challenge

Houston Rockets v Atlanta Hawks | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImagesTrae Young is perhaps the most controversial star in the league, with his fans believing he’s an all-time offensive engine and his haters thinking he’s a wildly overrated shot-chucker. As the Atlanta Hawks descended into mediocrity over the past few seasons, Young’s doubters grew much louder than his fans. The dialogue surrounding him has only become more intense as Young enters a contract year.

Ice Trae, true to his name, is unfazed by the noise. In an excellent article by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, voices around the building had nothing but…