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Trae Young is out of excuse as the Hawks surround the star with perfect support staff
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Trae Young’s No Excuses Now: Hawks Build a Dream Team Around Their Star for Ultimate Support

July 9, 2025 3 Min Read
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What defines a winning basketball player is a complex and situation-dependent question. While no one controls every aspect, Trae Young’s future success hinges on his ability to lead his team consistently to victories in the coming season. Building a team around Young, who thrives with the ball in his hands, requires a reliable shooter, a strong big man for alley-oops, and solid defense. This player model, shared by stars like Luka Doncic, has faced criticism due to defensive limitations.

If players like James Harden and Damian Lillard couldn’t secure championships despite stellar offenses but defensive struggles, it raises doubts about others in similar roles. Jalen Brunson of the Knicks, another prolific scorer, faced similar challenges last season, highlighting the fragility of success based on offense alone. Trae Young’s 2021 playoff run with the Hawks was impressive, but since then, the team’s performance has declined, with a losing record, coaching changes, and missed playoffs in two of the past four seasons.

Young has played most games in recent years, supported by talented teammates like John Collins, Dejounte Murray, and promising young players such as Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels. Nonetheless, the Hawks have struggled defensively, showing only modest net ratings and lacking winning consistency, especially in the playoffs, where Young’s shooting percentages and team outcomes have dropped.

This season presents a real chance for Young to change the narrative. The Hawks boast a strong defensive group, including key players returning from injury and new acquisitions like Kristaps Porziņģis and Luke Kennard, a lethal three-point shooter. The team’s defense ranked well last season, and the addition of versatile defenders gives hope for improvement.

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If this revamped unit can’t secure around 50 wins in the Eastern Conference and advance past the play-in tournament, it may be clear that Young is not the winner some hoped for. Unlike the past, he now has no excuses. With the team built around him and significant support, failing to succeed will reflect on his ability to lead a winning squad. The looming offseason and playoffs will be a critical test for Young’s legacy.

Fan Take: This analysis underscores a pivotal moment for Trae Young and the Hawks, emphasizing the fine line between talent and tangible success. For basketball fans, it highlights how building around a star requires balance and teamwork, and it could reshape how we evaluate scoring phenoms in terms of their leadership and winning impact.

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