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NBA: Ranking every team’s starting backcourt heading into 2018-19

By Michael Saenz

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Trae Young reacts after being drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Mavericks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Trae Young reacts after being drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Mavericks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

28. Trae Young, Kent Bazemore – Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are another team that has hit a rough patch in their franchise’s history, but they feel they are beginning to turn the corner. Especially after drafting Trae Young, out of Oklahoma, who they feel will be a star one day.

And during Summer League, he did show flashes of his potential. He draws comparisons to the likes of Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, for their small but explosive statures. And frankly, that’s really the biggest question when it comes to Young’s game.

Can he be effective in the NBA despite his size. One area of his game that is often overlooked is his playmaking ability. When watching Young one of the first things that pops is his shooting, as it should. However, he’s a really good playmaker too, and that shouldn’t be overlooked.

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