"THE EMORY SPORTS Medicine Complex practice courts are quiet after just about all the Atlanta Hawks players have left for the day. But Trae Young, sitting near the baseline of the two practice courts, can always hear the noise and chatter that surrounds him. Entering his eighth season, Young is beloved in Atlanta. But his critics, from Patrick Beverley to anonymous online trolls, constantly chirp."
"Young said he goes into every season thinking it is his most important one, but he admits this one feels "special" and is "definitely the biggest season for me." He is in his prime, and the reigning assists champ has his best roster yet. Young, who has a $49 million player option for next season, wants to show Atlanta he is a superstar talent worth the four-year, $229 million max extension he is eligible for."
Trae Young enters his eighth NBA season beloved in Atlanta but persistently criticized by opponents and online trolls. He can easily recite common complaints about his game and fit alongside certain teammates. After coming within two wins of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Hawks have played in four straight play-in tournaments, lost in the first round twice, and missed the postseason the last two years. Young views this season as special and the biggest of his career, remains in his prime and is the reigning assists champion. He has his best roster yet, a $49 million player option for next season, and seeks a four-year, $229 million max extension while the franchise plans to wait under second-apron restrictions.
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