[Lotto StudParticipant]

KT tape! 7/13 on the money ball! All he needed was his KT tape, which leads me to wonder why he didn’t wear it at Oklahoma.

[high floorParticipant]

But he was 0-6 on two point attempts & needs to learn how to generate clean looks inside the arc. He’s showing a nice ability to manufacture fouls….. but it’s beginning to look like an extremely inconsistent year is ahead for Trae

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

 He did a great job making reads and dishing the ball. Attacked the defense. Was  7-13 from 3. Finished with 24 & 5. If I’m Atlanta I’d hold onto Dennis until around the All Star break. By that time Trae would have gotten better feel and understanding of the game 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 Gotta get rid of Dennis ASAP, feel he’ll be a cancer in that locker room and bad for the young Hawks development. 

[high floorParticipant]

But who is taking him on? Concerning need, I can only identify 4 potential teams that would take a call from the hawks if Atlanta isn’t willing to attach an extra asset to his contract;

• Orlando – Few teams need a pg more than the Magic
• Phoenix – The Ariza signing shows they want to be competitive. Maybe they entertain a deal. Not likely

• New Orleans – Maybe Elfrid Payton’s recent haircut improves his game. Kidding aside, I’d rather take a chance on Payton at 5million per season than Dennis for 17.5million per.
• Cleveland – Only if they keep Love and try to push for an 8th seed. Who do they send back though?

 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 PHX has a ton of small Forwards, wouldn’t be surprise they trade TJ Warren For Dennis..PHX need a point, ATL need a wing who can get buckets. 

[BrentSuriaga01Participant]

 He shot a lot of deep 3s. Problem is there will be some nights those type of shots will not go in. 

[BeastMode716Participant]

 Trae Young was never Steff Curry – he’s not a 45% 3pt shooter – he’s a 36% 3pt shooter – so that will translate in the NBA as a solid but not great 3pt shooter

But I am very excited about Young’s passing ability & his ability to penetrate off the dribble. 

I don’t see him as a Super Star – he’s not big enough to attack the rim & score thru contact, his shooting can improve but he’s just not a Steph or Klay & that’s OK 

He’s gonna have a tough time defending too but Young has a really good skill set, he’s exciting, he’s got leadership potential & he’s playing a key position in the NBA where he can influence the game every night

Atl fans have a few nice pieces to build around so fans can enjoy this Rebuild – but they will def be in the top of the Lottery the next couple years but they are no longer in a desert wasteland. Hopefully they can get an asset in return for Schroeder

 

 

 

 

[SeattleSuperChronicsParticipant]

 Trae Young is

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Young is really struggling tonight, but I think his play will improve w/ better players around him & a better system. This Hawks SL team is trash in every way. 

He is really small though. He makes Holiday look big. 

 

 

 

[marcusfizer21Participant]

 You guys got a nice pickup in Holiday. Have you seen his J? Effortless and smooth. 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Yea, he’s going to be a very good player and that’s at both ends of the floor. 

I think he’s in a great situation this year playing behind Collison & Joseph. He’ll learn a lot. 

 

 

 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

I will say the concerns about him at the defensive end are legit. He can’t keep Holiday out of the lane. 

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