Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal
The Hawks do this deal to start over. Some think they ought to go that way. As talented as Young is, he can be problematic. This is one of the worst defenders in the NBA.
Moreover, it’s been suggested that Young’s presence in the locker room could leave something to be desired. If so, the Hawks may want to move on.
This deal won’t help them next year – it ought to make them worse. For the Hawks, this is about the future. Mostly, it’s about four first-round picks.
Two of these selections would have already been conveyed in the lottery. At the same time, Fultz is rounding into form, and if Isaac can ever get healthy, he could be a superstar.
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Who knows? In time, this deal could help the Hawks get out of the first round.