Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has been making headlines in the NBA recently, as he continues to establish himself as one of the league’s top players. Young’s ability to handle the pressure of rising fame has been praised by The New York Times, which reports that he, along with Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown and Brooklyn Nets player Mikal Bridges, are learning how to handle the increased praise and pressure that come with NBA stardom. (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/20/sports/basketball/trae-young-jaylen-brown-mikal-bridges-rising-stars-pressure.html)
Despite the Atlanta Hawks’ loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round series, Young put up a strong performance, chipping in 30 points, 10 assists, and two blocks across 40 minutes. He is also making his future with the Hawks clear, stating in a recent press conference that he sees himself with the team for the foreseeable future. (https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/hawks-trae-young-strong-performance-despite-loss/)
Young’s belief in Hawks assistant coach Quin Snyder has also been making headlines, with the player declaring that Snyder is the “future” and that the Hawks will win a championship with him as head coach. (https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-trae-youngs-bold-quin-snyder-declaration-after-celtics-loss/)
However, there have also been rumors circulating that Young could be on the move soon, with reports suggesting that he could be traded to another team. The Daily Knicks warns that the New York Knicks should avoid trading for the young point guard at all costs. (https://dailyknicks.com/2021/06/21/knicks-trae-young-trade-rumors-persuasive-argument-avoid-deal/)
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Young’s game continues to impress. In a recent game against the Celtics, he scored the Atlanta Hawks’ final 14 points, including the game-winning three, to force a Game 6. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/watch-trae-youngs-clutch-shot-completes-hawks-13-point-fourth-quarter-comeback-to-force-game-6-against-celtics)
Overall, Trae Young’s impressive performances on the court and his handling of the spotlight continue to capture the attention of NBA fans and analysts alike.
