CJ McCollum's Silence Broken After Atlanta Hawks Trade for Trae Young
In a move that seemed inevitable after weeks of speculation, CJ McCollum has finally broken his silence on the trade that sent him from the Washington Wizards to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Trae Young. The veteran guard, who averaged 18.8 points and shot an impressive 45% from the field during his short stint with the Wizards, expressed his gratitude towards the organization, saying they "did everything they said they would" and kept their word.
McCollum's decision to leave Washington was largely anticipated, given the team's struggles in the standings this season. The young core of players has shown promise but the overall performance has been underwhelming, leading to speculation that a major move might be on the horizon. In reality, it was McCollum himself who was being moved out, not the other way around.
McCollum expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Atlanta Hawks, citing the ownership group and front office as "good" and expressing familiarity with their playing style. This newfound excitement about the team's direction could be a sign that he believes this will be a turning point for the franchise.
With McCollum on board, the Hawks are looking to bolster their lineup ahead of the playoffs. The addition of the 34-year-old veteran guard, combined with Corey Kispert, aims to help the team regain momentum and push for a playoff spot. Will the Atlanta Hawks' new signings be enough to right the ship? Only time will tell.
McCollum's departure from Washington marks the end of an era in terms of his playing career. The 18-year veteran has seen it all and now embarks on this final chapter with the Hawks. Can he help guide them towards a playoff run, or will this be another stop along the way? Only time will tell.
In a move that seemed inevitable after weeks of speculation, CJ McCollum has finally broken his silence on the trade that sent him from the Washington Wizards to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Trae Young. The veteran guard, who averaged 18.8 points and shot an impressive 45% from the field during his short stint with the Wizards, expressed his gratitude towards the organization, saying they "did everything they said they would" and kept their word.
McCollum's decision to leave Washington was largely anticipated, given the team's struggles in the standings this season. The young core of players has shown promise but the overall performance has been underwhelming, leading to speculation that a major move might be on the horizon. In reality, it was McCollum himself who was being moved out, not the other way around.
McCollum expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Atlanta Hawks, citing the ownership group and front office as "good" and expressing familiarity with their playing style. This newfound excitement about the team's direction could be a sign that he believes this will be a turning point for the franchise.
With McCollum on board, the Hawks are looking to bolster their lineup ahead of the playoffs. The addition of the 34-year-old veteran guard, combined with Corey Kispert, aims to help the team regain momentum and push for a playoff spot. Will the Atlanta Hawks' new signings be enough to right the ship? Only time will tell.
McCollum's departure from Washington marks the end of an era in terms of his playing career. The 18-year veteran has seen it all and now embarks on this final chapter with the Hawks. Can he help guide them towards a playoff run, or will this be another stop along the way? Only time will tell.
. Like, totally believable he'd be all gung-ho about joining a team with a questionable playing style and a front office that can't seem to get it right. And who needs a winning record, anyway? The Hawks are definitely on the upswing now... of mediocrity 
. Can't wait to see how this "turning point" for the franchise plays out 
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I'm keeping my eye on them this playoffs!
anyway, trade for trae young is like a double-edged sword, on one hand u got cajun mcdaddy bringing his high-scoring vibes to atlanta but on the other hand u gotta wonder about the young core's growth potential...can they really take it to the next level? 
He's literally going to bring that fire and lead them to the playoffs 
I mean, the guy's been in the league for 18 years, he knows what it takes to win 
. And with Trae Young on board, they've got the perfect combo 
! Corey Kispert's addition is gonna help solidify their lineup and get them that top spot 
. I'm literally counting down the days until the season starts 
and can't wait to see what McCollum brings to the table 
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. Fingers crossed for Atlanta and hoping Trae Young will live up to the hype too 
i mean, we all know how much the nba loves a good rebuild story. but mccollum's on record sayin he believes in the ownership and front office... it sounds like he's willin to put in the work to make it happen 
he seems super hyped about joinin the atlanta hawks and i think thats a good sign for the team. his experience as a veteran guard could really help the young core gel together 
. he's moving on to the next chapter, same as me 
Trae Young is gonna love having McCollum as a teammate too! 
This could be the spark they need to make a playoff push. Fingers crossed for them! 
... think they're making some smart moves by adding him to their lineup! 
. With McCollum on board, the Hawks are definitely looking stronger 
they were really hoping to keep CJ. I mean, he's still pretty young at 34 so it's not like he's over the hill or anything. The Hawks are definitely taking a chance on him though and I think it's gonna pay off. I've been following them this season and their playing style is really starting to come together. Plus they got some other talented players in Kispert and Young, so I'm hyped to see how they all mesh together 
I feel him, I was skeptical too but maybe this is just what they needed to shake things up 
. And don't even get me started on how quickly teams are losing their veteran players - it's like they're disposable 
. Mark my words, McCollum will be the one holding the bag if the Hawks can't make a deep run in the playoffs 
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. Can't wait to see him get started and help the Hawks make some noise in the playoffs! 
Like, I'm sure CJ McCollum was just sitting around twiddling his thumbs waiting for Atlanta to come calling... "Oh, you want Trae Young, okay, here's an old dude instead" 
. But seriously, it's not like the Hawks didn't make this trade happen months ago. This guy's been talking about leaving for weeks now, and finally he breaks his silence... yawn. Anyway, I guess it's good to have some experience on the team, but 18 years of playing is a looong time 