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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks off the court after an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Trae Young, Hawks hoping to win big in Vegas at the NBA Cup semifinals

Trae Young might be the NBA’s biggest enigma

By TIM REYNOLDS
Published - Dec 13, 2024, 06:08 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 04:57 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trae Young might be the NBA's biggest enigma.

Young's fans can point to numbers and say he's an elite player. His detractors can point to numbers and say he's overrated. Both arguments have validity. To some, his cocky ways are endearing. To others, they're infuriating.

This can't be argued: He's helping Atlanta author one of the season's surprise stories. The Hawks are in the NBA Cup semifinals, set to play Milwaukee on Saturday before the other semifinal between Oklahoma City and Houston. The title game is Tuesday night.

“When we talk about Trae, the word I like to use is evolution,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said. “And every player evolves. They just evolve in different ways. He's been an important part of our young guys' growth and being able to elevate them.”

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