Hawks fans react to trade and selection of Trae Young

Instead of staying put at No. 3 in the 2018 NBA draft, the Hawks swapped picks with the Mavericks and added a first-round pick in 2019.

The reaction on Twitter from Hawks fans and media was all over the map.

» Jeff Schultz: Hawks GM went out on a limb with trade

At least one local celebrity was pleased with the move.

It reminded many of a couple mistakes from Hawks drafts past.

One way or another, the reaction was opinionated and aplenty.

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