Overview
- Young told ClutchPoints his only goal this season is to reach the NBA Finals and compete for a championship.
- He praised the front office and pointed to new pieces—Kristaps Porzingis via trade plus Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard—with Jalen Johnson returning.
- Young said this is the first time he is entering a season believing the Hawks have a roster capable of a Finals run.
- He reiterated he is not focused on credit or promotion, saying he prefers to let his play speak after leading the league with 11.6 assists last season to go with 24.2 points.
- He credited a company with helping him avoid ankle issues and reflected on the 2021 Ben Simmons play, as Atlanta opens preseason on October 6.