As the San Antonio Spurs look for ways to improve their roster around Victor Wembanyama this summer, one name will undoubtedly continue to pop up: Trae Youg. And according to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the Spurs are the “best fit” for a potential Young trade this offseason.
“Since Young landed in Atlanta in 2018, the Hawks have yet to rank better than 18th in defensive efficiency,” Buckley wrote. “There’s a legitimate question of whether it’s possible to field even an average offense with him at the helm, which might be why teams reportedly prefer Dejounte Murray as a trade target. If anyone can make the defensive end work with Young, though, it just might be the 7’4” alien who just electrified the Alamo City as a rookie. Victor Wembanyama’s unique blend of size, length, mobility and instincts should make him an annual Defensive Player of the Year candidate—and the potentially perfect on-court partner for Young.
“Wembanyama, meanwhile, would immensely benefit from playing alongside an offensive force like Young, who’s one of only two players holding career averages north of 25 points and nine assists. The Spurs were legitimately competitive when Wembanyama played with Tre Jones (plus-4.3 net rating), who feels like the definition of an average point guard. Swap in Young, a three-time All-Star with one of the Association’s sharpest offensive skill sets, and San Antonio could be a playoff participant as soon as next season.”
Adding Young’s offensive talent next to Wembanyama would be an amazing combination.
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