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Sleeping giant? What’s being said about Hawks on social media

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)

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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 22, 2025

Impressive wins over the Beasts of the East. Another milestone for the face of the franchise.

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Here’s a sampling of what’s being said about the Hawks on social media as they prepare for Game 43 of the 82-game 2024-25 season:

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