Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young posted a cryptical message on social media as the NBA Draft nears — and right after the Lakers’ JJ Redick announcement came.
Shortly after it was reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were hiring JJ Redick as their next head coach, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young posted a very interesting message on social media.
Young took to his X page to post one simple emoji — an hourglass. That emoji is used to symbolize time running out. Here’s the post:
That post has gained instant traction on social media, and understandably so. Young has been rumored as a potential trade candidate since the regular season ended, and even more so since the Hawks shockingly lucked into the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s draft.
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