Trae Young is in Atlanta Hawks (Image via Getty Images) The star guard for the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, has been making headlines again. A big update on his contract has everyone talking, and he had the perfect response. Trae Young may formally get an offer of a four-year and $229 million contract extension from the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. After the news went public, he uploaded a Michael Jordan meme and shared it on his Instagram Story.
Trae Young channels Michael Jordan amid $229M Atlanta Hawks contract rumors
The Atlanta Hawks reportedly might offer Trae Young an extension worth $229 million. This deal would keep him on the team for many more years. It would also show that the team is fully committed to him as their franchise player.His current contract, which is worth $215 million over five years, expires in 2025-2026. The 2026-2027 season is when he has a player option. Trae Young, meanwhile, responded with humour rather than a lengthy response. He posted a famous meme of Michael Jordan on social media. The Atlanta Hawks have had a rough couple of seasons. They made a surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, since then, things have not gone so well. They’ve had coaching changes and questions about the team’s future. Some people thought that their star player might be traded.However, now, this contract news changes everything. A $229 million deal would be one of the biggest in the NBA. Meanwhile, Trae Young is a somewhat divisive player, and over the years, trade rumours have been made about him. He has an incredible career average of 25 points and 10 assists per game. The 2022 All-NBA third-team selection and four-time All-Star has been the team’s ambassador since 2018.
Trae Young is an amazing player (Image via Getty Images)
Despite his efforts and consistency, the team’s poor record hurts his chances of making the All-NBA team. However, he doesn’t seem to have a big impact on winning all the time. He should still have some of his best years ahead of him as he turns 27 in September. Nevertheless, it’s unclear how he would age in a career where he is being pushed around by larger players because he is also listed as 6-foot-1 and 164 pounds. Trae Young is developing into a perimeter playmaker in the NBA. He will have more opportunities if he signs with the team.Also read: 5 NBA trades that could send a shockwave across the league before next season tips off