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The Atlanta Hawks have been trying to build a team around Trae Young since he arrived at the Hawks. Granted, Young is an intelligent team player, with great vision and his pick-and-roll is pretty advanced for his age. But he is only 25. What the Hawks would need is an experienced player among the relatively young core.

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For now, Atlanta relies heavily on Trae to take the team forward. It could be the pressure that forced him to put on a poor performance in tonight’s game. They suffered at the hands of the dominant New York Knicks in a 120-126 loss. Even though many have put forward their doubts about Young’s capability, he took to Twitter in a confident response.

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Unfortunately, it is doubtful if Trae Young’s confidence is enough to get the Atlanta Hawks on top.

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Geisha Pulimoottil Don

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Geisha P. Don is an NBA Editor at EssentiallySports, where she manages a team of five reporters. A literature graduate, she brings a writer's empathy to her coverage, delving into the human side of athletes' lives. In her two years with the organization, she has handled high-stakes coverage of major events, including the 2024 NBA Finals and the Paris Olympics. Her distinct editorial voice combines on-court action with a keen focus on off-court culture, from player fashion and trade season drama to the personal stories that surround the game. Geisha believes athletes are more than just players, and her coverage of figures like Savannah James and Ayesha Curry reflects her broader appreciation for the NBA’s entire ecosystem. She is also an experienced journalist in live-event coverage and play-by-play commentary through Live Blogs. A devoted Golden State Warriors fan, Geisha's interests extend beyond basketball to crime thrillers and K-dramas.

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