The Atlanta Hawks are the latest team that decided to build their team around the 3 point shot. That's how it seems after the Hawks drafted elite shooters Trae Young of Oklahoma and Kevin Huerter of Maryland. This duo draws similarities to two star players who currently play for the Warriors, Klay Thompson and Steph Curry.
Call me crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if they became the next set of Splash Brothers. Trae Young has been drawing comparisons to Steph Curry ever since the circus he put on at Oklahoma when he became the first player in NCAA history to lead the NCAA in assists and points per game. There's a reason Young has been compared to 2x MVP also the leader of the most recent dynasty in the NBA and that's because of his lethal shooting and unlimited range.
Kevin Huerter. You may have never heard of of him until he got drafted by the Hawks with the 19th pick much like Thompson he comes from a school which is not known for their basketball. Hurter is coming off a year where he shot an astoinishing 42 percent from beyond the arc which is better then Thompson, Curry, and Young coming out of college. Hurter will become part of the three and D trend for shooting guards in the NBA. This is a perfect role for hurter who plays much like Thompson and also stands at 6'7 which allows him to guard multiple positions. Shooters who aren't liabilities on defense are a rare breed in the NBA which is why Hurter is so promising for a late first round pick.
Call me crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if they became the next set of Splash Brothers. Trae Young has been drawing comparisons to Steph Curry ever since the circus he put on at Oklahoma when he became the first player in NCAA history to lead the NCAA in assists and points per game. There's a reason Young has been compared to 2x MVP also the leader of the most recent dynasty in the NBA and that's because of his lethal shooting and unlimited range.
Kevin Huerter. You may have never heard of of him until he got drafted by the Hawks with the 19th pick much like Thompson he comes from a school which is not known for their basketball. Hurter is coming off a year where he shot an astoinishing 42 percent from beyond the arc which is better then Thompson, Curry, and Young coming out of college. Hurter will become part of the three and D trend for shooting guards in the NBA. This is a perfect role for hurter who plays much like Thompson and also stands at 6'7 which allows him to guard multiple positions. Shooters who aren't liabilities on defense are a rare breed in the NBA which is why Hurter is so promising for a late first round pick.
This dynamic duo could end up being the most explosive in the NBA not only because Trae Young has a gifted shooting ability but, he can also pass. The Hawks did the right thing by starting to surround Young with shooters, which showed very nicely for his assist numbers in Oklahoma.
This rebuilding organization also will give plenty of opportunity to a mid-level first round pick like Huerter. Teams that made their rookies step up for them and develop quickly, like we saw when Jayson Tatum was forced to step up for the Celtics after Kyrie's injury, teams that do this have become successful in developing rookies in recent years.
Sadly with shooters getting drafted into the NBA we have seen many good shooters like Jimmer Fredette bust in the NBA for the main reason that if they get to the NBA and don't shoot well they are no use. This is a problem for a shooter because if you're off you can't do anything for your team. We even see this with superstars like James Harden and how he struggled for many games during the playoffs. The reason Hurter and Young won't bust is because Young although he is weak on defense is an incredible passer with a high basketball IQ. Hurter plays good defense and also has a good shot selection which is key for a shooter to succeed in the NBA.
Mark my words Trae Young and Kevin Hurter are Splash Bros 2.0.
This rebuilding organization also will give plenty of opportunity to a mid-level first round pick like Huerter. Teams that made their rookies step up for them and develop quickly, like we saw when Jayson Tatum was forced to step up for the Celtics after Kyrie's injury, teams that do this have become successful in developing rookies in recent years.
Sadly with shooters getting drafted into the NBA we have seen many good shooters like Jimmer Fredette bust in the NBA for the main reason that if they get to the NBA and don't shoot well they are no use. This is a problem for a shooter because if you're off you can't do anything for your team. We even see this with superstars like James Harden and how he struggled for many games during the playoffs. The reason Hurter and Young won't bust is because Young although he is weak on defense is an incredible passer with a high basketball IQ. Hurter plays good defense and also has a good shot selection which is key for a shooter to succeed in the NBA.
Mark my words Trae Young and Kevin Hurter are Splash Bros 2.0.
By: Jake Fernandez
@Fernywaffles
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