Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young had to leave the court during Wednesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. He ultimately sustained a Grade 3 sprain of his right knee. The play happened late in the 1st quarter. Young was planted under the basket when Mouhamed Gueye, driven by Noah Clowney, collided with his leg.
Young entered the game averaging a remarkable 20.8 points and 9.5 assists per game this season. Moreover, his performance just further emphasizes how important he is to the Hawks’ offense. Young is known for his immense playmaking skills. Last year, he finished first in the entire NBA in assists per game with an incredible career-high average of 11.6. His contributions on and off the court have been absolutely invaluable for our team. That only makes his injury more concerning for fans, and likely for teammates as well.
Following the incident, Young remained in the game for some time. Not even a full possession later, he decided to check himself out. His very next stop after getting off the court was to the locker room, where he was evaluated for his injury. Text messages reveal that Young was in obvious distress. After reeling from the hit, he had enough time to run to the bench and sit down during an injury timeout.
As the game went on, it became apparent that Young’s injury was quite severe. And now, the Atlanta Hawks have ruled him out for the remainder of the night. They described a right knee sprain as the reason for his departure. This decision led to speculation around his availability for future games, all the more so considering his dynamic, explosive talent helps to make him a four-time All-Star.
The incident has left fans anxious about Young’s recovery process and potential impact on the Hawks’ season. The team will likely monitor his condition closely as they prepare for upcoming matchups.
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