Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young will miss several games due to a right knee sprain. The injury came during their most recent matchup against the Houston Rockets. Young is famous for his incredible talent and court vision. This season, he came into the matchup averaging 20.8 points and 9.5 assists per game. Mouhamed Gueye came down hard after a dunk or block in the first half. He ran into Young’s knee after Noah Clowney bumped him.
Young defended under the basket, one of the most dangerous spots on the court. Then, without warning, a different kind of crash came to pass. Gueye’s tumble took both of the players to the ground, with Young landing awkwardly, and in significant pain. Initially, he stayed in the game, playing one possession after the incident before hurting enough to check himself out.
After his exit, Young walked under his own power to the locker room for further evaluation. He walked around in pain for decades. Last night, he finally rebounded to his feet and sprinted to the bench during a media timeout. As unlucky as it was for Hawks fans, the team quickly ruled him out for the rest of the night upon his exit.
At just 27 years of age and a four-time All-Star, Young has proven himself to be one of the most electrifying players in the NBA today. Last year, he averaged a league-leading 11.6 assists per game. His contributions have been huge for the perennially rebuilding Hawks as they continue to surprise and contend in the Eastern Conference.
The visit has helped the Atlanta Hawks organization to plan for further evaluations. They’ll be requiring an MRI to scale the severity of Young’s injury. His teammates and fans alike will be looking forward to hearing good news on his condition and wish him a speedy recovery.
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