Trae Young has been on fire lately and is making noise for Rookie of the Year. But is it merely a hot streak? Has he turned the corner? What's the future look like for this incredible playmaker? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Atlanta Hawks rookie while incorporating analytics & stats to assess his overall impact while laying out areas he can improve.

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