"When Young is on the court, his team's historically have scored many more points and shot the ball better. The Raptors don't have a ball handler that can weave in and out of the paint, keeping the ball tight while poking and prodding the defense like Young can. And they don't have anyone who gets to the free throw line as often and as easily as Young can."
"The engine gets the job done, the train moves better than it would without one. But it's a relic of the past. Compared to modern electric-diesel engines, it's inefficient, and it takes a lot of work to maintain. That's a Young powered offense. While he does technically raise the efficiency of others on the floor, he needs the ball in his hands a lot to get it done."
Trae Young is an elite offensive creator who can single-handedly power an offense through penetrating ball-handling and high free-throw rates. Trade reports linked Young to potential moves centered on expiring contracts such as CJ McCollum and interest from teams like the Wizards. The Toronto Raptors lack a player who consistently forces rotations, creates open shots, and gets to the free-throw line the way Young does, so Young could add clear offensive value. Young's style, however, is highly ball-dominant and comparatively inefficient; it raises teammates' numbers but requires heavy usage and maintenance, making long-term fit with modern, balanced offenses questionable.
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