NBA 2018 Draft Review: 5 best rookies from the class of 2018

#2 Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)

Atlanta Hawks' guard has been elite all season

When the Hawks traded their #3 pick for the #5 pick and another 2019 first round pick, their decision was met with widespread doubts and criticism, for choosing Trae Young, over Luka Doncic, a proven EuroLeague star.

But Trae has proved his detractors wrong and has catapulted to new levels of form in the weeks after the All-Star break. He has shown the type of game he possessed during his time at Oklahoma and why the Hawks were okay with trading down for him.

Even though he is known as "Baby Steph" by many - for his unlimited and accurate range for shooting the 3, his best skill that goes somewhat unnoticed, is his ability to pass the ball. He is an elite playmaker for the Hawks and has single-handedly won games for them this season.

The 6-foot 2-inch guard was one of the shortest players in the draft and had doubts about his game being just as effective in the NBA. Though his shooting percentages were in the low 30s, he overcame them and now is red hot from beyond the arc, shooting at 40% in February and March.

He is averaging a super 18.9 points a game, 7.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds a game. He has started and played all 75 games for the Hawks, averaging just under 31 minutes a game. His defence too has not been bad, getting a combined 1 steal and block per game.

He has shown himself to be a clutch player as well, winning games for the Hawks when it matters and if Young keeps his upward trajectory going, he is going to be in for a shout for the Rookie of the Year award as well.