Basketball
Young on leaving Atlanta: ‘We never lived up to our potential’
American defender Trey Youngg, who moved from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards as part of the Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum trade, commented on his departure from the Hawks.
“I never thought I’d write this…
The last few years have not been as I expected. The expectations we have created for ourselves have reached heights Atlanta has never reached before.
Bringing a championship to Atlanta has always been my goal. But due to injuries, setbacks, and pointless situations, we never reached our full potential.
The city that raised me and taught me so much will always remain a separate part of this story…
But the pain of staying in one place eventually outweighed the uncertainty of change. Change is often scary, but I see it as a new opportunity.
I enter this new chapter with excitement, my head held high and my eyes straight ahead. It’s time to see what’s possible when the support is real and the vision is clear.
Let’s continue.”
…Another Opportunity🙏🏽💯❄️ pic.twitter.com/jDk09ZI8BZ
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 9, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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