Takeaways From Day One Of Atlanta Hawks Training Camp

This offseason, the Hawks made moves that have led to a major improvement in the roster compared to years past in terms of talent. For Young, he alluded to how his teammates fit with him."I mean, I have watched a lot of basketball and a lot of film. I mean, I wouldn't even call it watching film, just basketball in general. Like, when you're watching basketball and the way I do, it's basically like watching film, so I kind of know like what the new guys coming in bring to our team, and so I'm looking for where they like the ball, where they like to catch the ball, where they like to space out, where they feel comfortable at."

4. Gave his thoughts on what's exciting about this group this season and if the roster this season is the best in his tenure in Atlanta

When it comes to the roster the Hawks' front office assembled, it is arguably the best they've had in years, and Young feels the pressure to make something happen with this roster this season. When asked about the new additions to this roster, Young stated the following: "Sometimes, when you can bring in new pieces and talented pieces like we have, I mean, it can bring a fresh new energy and obviously, expectations are higher than what they've been for everybody, but us included. Us as players, we're not gonna take that lightly, for me personally, so I'm ready to go, and I know everyone around me is too."

Young went on to speak on this being the most talented roster he's been on: "I mean, on paper, probably. I mean, on paper, you can try and say that. I don't think that's a bad thing, or diss any of the other teams that I've been a part of, I think that's just a part of our team, and I mean, cutos to the people upstairs who made some moves and things like that, to get the guys that we have. But right now is the present, and we gotta take advantage of it. Who knows how long this team will stay together forever, so we got to make sure we're locking in every day and getting ready for the next one."

5. What he thinks of the rookie Asa Newell

During the NBA Draft, the Hawks traded with the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 23 overall pick and an unprotected first-round pick in 2026, with this year's pick being Asa Newell. Young stated the following about Newell through training camp. "He can play, he can set hard screens, he got me, I wasn't able to score on him one time, and I lost the ball, and I just joked with him after. I said you ain't gonna get too many of those rook. He's a great kid, and he listens and asks questions. I'm excited for his future; he has a bright future."