‘How is Trae Young not an All-Star?’ Social media sounds off as Hawks star not among reserves

Trae Young is introduced at the start of the Hawks-Bulls game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

By AJC Sports

Updated Jan 31, 2025

Reaction was fast and furious on social media Thursday as Hawks star Trae Young, who leads the NBA in assists, was not selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star game:

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