1st January 2025 ; Denver, Colorado, USA – The leader of the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young (11), in action during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Trae Young, often considered one of the most underrated talents in the NBA, continues to showcase his exceptional playmaking abilities this season. Although his scoring numbers have declined slightly, Young leads the league with an impressive scoring average. 11.9 assists per gamecontributing with a solid 22.6 points per game to the Hawks’ efforts.
However, this season hasn’t been without its challenges, as Young’s shooting efficiency raises some concerns. He is currently barely succeeding 40,1% of his shooting attempts and is having difficulty with 33,8% behind the arc. However, what he lacks in shooting percentage, he more than makes up for in his exceptional vision of the game and his ability to create chances for his teammates.
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As the Hawks prepare for their matchup against the LA Clippers On Saturday, all attention turns to Young, who is on the injury bulletin. This marks the second game of a back-to-back series for Atlanta, and Young is listed as doubtful due to a bruised right hand.
Despite this injury concern, it is notable that Young has been remarkably resilient this season, participating in 33 of 35 matches so far. His toughness was on full display when he scored 33 points and distributed nine assists during Friday night’s defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Travel shouldn’t pose a major problem for the Hawks as they move from downtown Los Angeles to Inglewood, where the Clippers will be waiting for them at Intuit Dome. Fans can expect an official update on Young’s playing status shortly before the game begins.
In other news, a former NBA player recently called out rapper Drake over comments made on DeMar DeRozanwhile Patrick Beverley has been making headlines with intriguing claims about a possible return to the NBA in the near future.
