CJ McCollum's unexpected role in the Atlanta Hawks has left the Knicks reeling. The Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards at the deadline, which was seen as a move to avoid paying Young a potential maximum extension. However, in exchange, McCollom was asked to come off the bench and is performing as good as Young would, or even better, at a fraction of the financial commitment. McCollam's impactful performance has led the Hawks to a 2-1 win over the New York Knicks and a potential championship in the upcoming NBA playoffs. His leadership and ability to lead the team has been crucial for the sake of his teammates and fans.