3 reasons why Trae Young can lead Atlanta Hawks to a deep playoff run again in the 2021-22 NBA season

#2 Trae Young and John Collins looked like a solid duo in the 2021 postseason

John Collins #20 and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young was excellent in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, averaging over 28 points per game. He stepped up in big moments for the Atlanta Hawks, who were never favored in any series.

Meanwhile, John Collins averaged around 14 points and nine rebounds per game in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. He took full advantage of every offensive chance he got, putting up 54/36/83 shooting splits in 18 games in the playoffs.

With Collins back in the team, the duo might continue to evolve. We might also see the power forward enjoy more offensive chances to show his true potential.

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#1 Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks gathered crucial experience in the 2021 NBA Playoffs

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots as Derrick Rose #4 of the New York Knicks defends during the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at State Farm Arena on May 28, 2021

Although the Atlanta Hawks did not reach the 2021 NBA Finals, the team's first postseason run with Trae Young was definitely extraordinary. It could even be the first step towards bigger results in the upcoming seasons.

Young established or equaled a couple of NBA records during his first postseason run. Whether the records were related to age or due to achievements in the incipient part of an NBA Playoff career, it was surely an excellent postseason for the 23-year-old.

Trae Young seems to be heading towards an illustrious NBA career, and his performances in the 2021 postseason could simply be the start of an era.

Over the three series the Atlanta Hawks played in the 2021 NBA Playoffs (winning two), Young averaged 28.8 points and 9.5 assists per game, with 41/31/86 shooting splits.

In the 2021-22 NBA season, Trae Young could establish himself as an NBA MVP candidate if he helps the Atlanta Hawks compete with the elite group in the Eastern Conference.

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