What do you think about Stan Van Gundy's take on Trae Young?

Nov 26, 2025

Stan Van Gundy dropped a pretty strong take today, saying the Hawks are “better without Trae Young” while the team keeps rolling during his MCL recovery.

Atlanta is 7-3 in its last 10 and 9-3 since Trae went down — and people around the league are clearly paying attention. Even a Western Conference exec called the situation “fascinating.”

Atlanta's surprising surge without Trae Young fuels debate: Stan Van Gundy believes the Hawks play better as a unit when he's sidelined.

roundtable.ioStan Van Gundy Says Atlanta Hawks Are ‘Better Without Trae Young’ as Trade Noise GrowsAtlanta's surprising surge without Trae Young fuels debate: Stan Van Gundy believes the Hawks play better as a unit when he's sidelined.

So… what do you think, Hawks fans?

Is this stretch just a hot streak without your star, or does Van Gundy have a point about the team looking different without Trae?

Curious to hear where the fanbase stands.