Trae Young embracing leadership role as the figurehead of the new-look Hawks with rookie Risacher

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Now more than ever, the Atlanta Hawks are Trae Young’s team as the high-scoring point guard enters his seventh season.

One of Young’s new teammates, veteran Larry Nance Jr., knows that lead role comes with responsibility.

“I’m excited to try and help Trae take the next step in making this, you know, even more of his franchise,” Nance said Monday at the Hawks’ media day.