After a slow start to the 2023-24 season, the Atlanta Hawks have shown improvement with an 11-8 record following the absence of Trae Young due to a thumb injury. This has sparked discussions about whether the team is better off without their star point guard.
While the simple answer is no, the situation is more complex. The Hawks acquired Dejounte Murray in the 2022 offseason, creating a roster with two high-caliber players who share similar skill sets. Both Young and Murray excel as on-ball scorers and playmakers, leading to challenges in finding synergy on the court.
