28. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young’s young career has already taken several twists and turns. The former Oklahoma Sooner fell to No. 5 in the draft after the Hawks swapped spots with the Dallas Mavericks (who took Luka Doncic). In Young’s second season, he was already posting robust averages of 29.6 PPG and 9.3 APG. In Year 3, Young led the Hawks to an Eastern Conference Finals run after eviscerating the Knicks and 76ers in the first two rounds. Last year, the Hawks entered the season with massive expectations but ultimately disappointed en route to a play-in spot and first-round exit.
Atlanta went out and traded for Spurs guard Dejounte Murray this offseason in an attempt to take some ball handling responsibilities away from Young. Instead, Young is posting an even higher usage rate than last year, and has been woeful from beyond the arc. His shot creation and playmaking remain elite, but he remains a defensive liability who hasn’t shown the ability to play off the ball.
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