3 Stars We’d Like To See Hawks’ Trae Young Team Up With

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Trade Rumors
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Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
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Rudy Gobert

Similarly, we’re not the first to suggest a pairing of Trae Young and Rudy Gobert.

The same offense-meets-defense dynamic would exist between the two stars. Young may routinely get beat by his man, but it’ll matter a lot less with Gobert in the middle to clean up the mess. However, the fit on offense is also much easier to envision.

Gobert wouldn’t be compromising to take a job as Young’s roll man. That’s exactly his wheelhouse. His unfathomable 71.3% field goal percentage from 2021-22 tells you all you need to know.

Gobert didn’t achieve that level of accuracy by launching mid-range jumpers. He dunks, and if he wants to dunk, you probably can’t stop him. His unworldly length makes him a perfect pick-and-roll finisher for Young’s dimes.

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It also makes him a perfect player to cover for his deficiencies in point prevention.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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