Trae Young wants Hawks to emulate Thunder's formula

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is using the Oklahoma City Thunder's success last season as personal motivation for this season.

Young, who grew up in Oklahoma and played one season at the University of Oklahoma before turning pro, was inspired by the Thunder's run to the NBA title and would like to see his Hawks follow the same script.

The teams meet on Saturda