Can the Hawks Exploit the Grizzlies’ Fatigue and Secure a Stunning Victory?
Atlanta comes into the game with a 20-25 record. You may recall that they had something of a stir as they traded away their franchise guard. A moment on that trade if you will indulge me… I was a Trae Young hater, and then I became a “he’s not so bad” type of guy. I do think he started getting a bit too much criticism, but all of that is beside the point. I am shocked at how quickly the team abandoned him. There has to be more to the story. There was talk of trading him a while ago, but then nothing happened. This year it went from a potential, to a definitive, to traded in what seemed like two days. And, for a guy who is one of the more statistically talented guys in the league, you got next to nothing for him. Still, the team thought this was the way to go because they now assume they can build around Jalen Johnson. I don’t hate it, considering Johnson is leading the team in all three key categories of points, rebounds, and assists. The problem for the Hawks (and most NBA teams) is that they really are just role players and don’t have that Superstar that will push them over the edge. The team almost certainly is playing better defense without Young, and I do like the pieces, but the end result will be the same this season for the Hawks: an early playoff exit.



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