Regardless of the Atlanta Hawks’ defeat towards the New York Knicks, it was one other particular outing for Trae Younger.
Younger has earlier with the Knicks and just lately made a ‘cube roll’ celebration towards them in an NBA Cup victory.
Whereas the Hawks could have suffered a 119-110 defeat, Younger starred for his aspect as soon as extra, and Kendrick Perkins just lately named him the ‘most disrespected’ participant within the NBA.
The 26-year-old has been on fireplace this season and dropped an eye catching buzzer-beater towards the Utah Jazz just lately, it put him amongst some greats within the NBA and his newest numbers within the Knicks defeat have seen him obtain yet one more accolade.
Younger could have come out on the dropping aspect towards the Knicks however his efficiency nonetheless highlights why he is likely one of the most fun skills within the league.
The three-time NBA All-Star dropped 27 factors within the sport, however it was his six assists which helped him full a formidable achievement.
The Hawks star, along with his six assists, has now handed out at the very least 5 assists in 200 straight video games, turning into simply the third participant in NBA historical past to take action.
John Stockton and Isiah Thomas are the one different two gamers to attain this and Younger shall be seeking to chase them down.
- John Stockton – 336
- Isiah Thomas – 209
- Trae Younger – 200
Whereas Younger’s scoring numbers could also be down this season, he’s greater than making up for it along with his play-making skills.
Younger definitely isn’t a participant who lacks confidence however his factors common is on the lowest since his rookie NBA season.
He’s averaging 23.3 factors, down from 25.7 final season. Regardless of this his help common is thru the roof with the star averaging 11.7, away from anybody within the league with MVP candidate Nikola Jokic in second averaging 9.9.
There was a transparent swap in Younger’s sport and it seems to be benefitting his aspect who’re 22-20 within the Jap Convention.
Younger enjoys breaking information and he shall be chasing down the all-time NBA help leaders. In response to StatMamba he already has extra profession assists than 97.9% of all gamers in NBA historical past.
Chris Paul just lately turned the second-highest assist-maker within the NBA, Younger is a way off his numbers at present.
- 1. John Stockton – 15,806
- 2. Chris Paul – 12,232
- 3. Jason Kidd – 12,091
- 4. LeBron James – 11,337
- 5. Steve Nash – 10,335
Younger has some solution to go to catch the celebrities on the prime of the listing, however his present 4,324 in simply his seventh season is placing him on the right track to be up there with a number of the finest.
The Hawks shall be hoping Younger can proceed his report and lead the aspect to victory towards the Detroit Pistons subsequent up.
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