Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

For the Hawks, this is simple. They’re getting the best player in the deal. 

There is some risk involved. If Brown is available, that means the Celtics opted not to give him that massive extension. In other words, he’d be in a contract season. 

If he walks, the Hawks moved Murray and Onkongu for nothing. On the other hand, Brown is an Atlanta native. It seems that being comfortable in his city is a priority for him.

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Meanwhile, basketball-wise, this should work. 

In fact, Brown may be the perfect co-star for Young. He’s one of the best shot-creators in the NBA. With that said, he’s also a strong catch-and-shoot player. Brown doesn’t need the ball to be effective. 

Murray does. That’s part of why he didn’t fit alongside Young this season. Will he fit in Boston?