What happened?
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young was recently named the most overpaid point guard in the NBA by Bleacher Report analyst Grant Hughes. The designation comes despite the Wizards not surrendering a draft pick to acquire Young from the Atlanta Hawks, a detail Hughes highlighted as evidence the league did not value Young as a star. The four-year, $213 million extension signed this offseason has the potential to age poorly if Young's three-point shooting, which has not topped 34.0 percent in three of his last four seasons, continues to underwhelm.
Why it matters for Washington Wizards
The Wizards committed a staggering amount of money to Young this offseason, a move that raised eyebrows for a team appearing ready to rebuild. Young will take up a big chunk of cap space for the team moving forward, limiting flexibility. Hughes cited Young's poor defense and declining percentage from beyond the arc as main reasons for the inclusion atop the overpaid list, noting the guard has a track record as a powerful offensive engine but his shoddy defense and history of rubbing teammates the wrong way against his value.
What comes next?
If Young's three-point shooting continues to underwhelm, this contract has a chance to rate among the worst in the league. The Wizards will look to maximize Young's offensive output while managing the cap implications of the lengthy deal. Young's ability to rebound from a subpar shooting slump will determine whether the extension becomes a steal or a albatross for the franchise.
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schedule ahead of a run of games you can check on our schedule page. stats for Young's shooting splits are available on our stats page. standings will update as the Wizards climb the Eastern Conference ladder.
