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Best Atlanta Hawks NBA 2K20 MyTeam Cards

By Dallin Duffy

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 30: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Toronto Raptors at Philips Arena on January 30, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 30: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Toronto Raptors at Philips Arena on January 30, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 09: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks battles for control of the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena on March 9, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

#4 – 98 Trae Young

The highest-rated Trae card in the game is also one of the most fun cards I’ve used all year. The game does a good job of replicating Trae’s ball-on-string-handling, and I’ve broken more than a few ankles with him.

Although he does have a 96 three and 94 mid-range rating, Trae’s best while scoring in the paint. His floater seems to go in 9/10 times for me, even if he’s being covered. Hall of fame badges like Gaint Slayer, Tear Dropper and Contact Finisher are all felt when using him.

As with cards of his, Trae’s downfall is his defense, although this 98 overall version of him is at least mediocre at defense, not outright awful. He carries a 79 perimeter defense rating and is helped with an 85 steal rating. He’s not Magic Johnson or anything out there, but can at least provide some resistance to opponents.

While 2K did manage to translate his ball-handling and floater into the game, they can’t quite translate Trae’s three-pointers. Young almost never takes a three that he didn’t set up for himself, but I had a hard time making consistent threes unless he’s wide open. Something about his release is hard to master.

Still, this Trae is a fantastic overall scorer, and if you use him more as a second option on offense, it becomes a lot better. He’s an elite catch-and-shoot card.

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