1. We know that Trae isn't Jordan, LBJ, Curry Jokic and neither are the cast of characters those guys have played with on their way to winning Champions compared to who Trae has played with.
2. You do understand that if all those players were extension eligible they be getting ~$70-$75 million per though right? Not $50 mil.
3. Trae's 2nd contract extension has never been a direct hindrance to the rest of the roster building...and if other teams can have 2 max players (which we don't) and still build competive rosters - the Hawks should be able too. It's about assest management, future projections and spending resources as needed.