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Trae Young has struggled with his shot
Trae Young has struggled with his shot

#1 Trae Young

Trae Young has been compared to Steph Curry
Trae Young has been compared to Steph Curry

During his College career, Trae Young was frequently compared to 2-time MVP, Steph Curry, and the comparisons haven't ended since the youngster made his NBA debut. Curry last week hit out at the comparisons, although Young should be flattered, as he has struggled in the early stages of his rookie year.

The point guards stat line of 15.5 points, 7.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds looks impressive, although these figures are somewhat deceiving. Despite taking nearly 15 shots per game Young's field goal percentage is only .377, and he is shooting just .237 from three-point range. His defensive ability is also non-existent, and the Hawks' defensive rating has plummeted with the 20-year-old on the court.

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Ultimately, the Hawks gave up the outstanding Luka Doncic for Young, and at this point, it looks like one of the biggest mistakes in NBA draft history.

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