Trae Young, Kevin Huerter and Omari Spellman no longer will have to bring desserts on flights, carry pink backpacks or worry about having their cars filled with popcorn. The rookie status of those Hawks has ended.
With the end of their season comes relief, excitement and new expectations for what lies ahead for the summer and next season.
It was a time of growth for the trio, working through the highs and lows that come with the first season. Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce said the experience the players gained helped them this season and will continue to help them improve.