Trae Young's reason for wanting to join the Wizards already revealed

The Washington Wizards have found themselves making a blockbuster trade yet again, but this time for a player the front office truly coveted.

Washington acquired star guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday shortly after the playmaker listed the Wizards as his preferred landing spot.

Following failed attempts to ink a long-term contract to remain in Atlanta this offseason, it seemed as if the writing was on the wall for an eventual split as the relationship between the No. 5 overall pick and the team that drafted him continued to sour over recent months.

The Wizards reportedly have been monitoring the guard's status in Atlanta for quite awhile now, and when the opportunity presented itself to land a premiere talent at arguably the biggest weak spot on the roster, Washington moved quickly.

As mentioned above, the Wizards interest in Young has been brewing for awhile, but that doesn't mean the feelings have been mutual that long.

In fact, it's safe to say that the Wizards being listed as a preferred landing spot is unfamiliar territory for a team that has struggled to lure talent to the DMV as of late.

Nonetheless, thanks to a recent update from The Athletic's David Aldridge, Young's reasoning for listing the Wizards as his preferred landing spot may have already been revealed.

Trae Young wanted to reunite with Travis Schlenk

The Wizards senior vice president of player personnel, Travis Schlenk, played a major role in Young's decision to be dealt to Washington, according to NBA Insider David Aldridge.

Schlenk was the general manager who drafted Young in 2018 during his time in Atlanta, which added a sense of comfort to Young who was desperate for a fresh start.

"From Young’s vantage point, there is a comfort level and trust with Schlenk that should aid his relationship with the Wizards organization going forward," Aldridge said.

"Considering the uncomfortable nature of Young’s exit in Atlanta, where the former franchise centerpiece found himself being blamed for much of the Hawks’ struggles this season, that component will surely come as a relief," the insider continued.

Young joins an organization who's desperately trying to pull themselves out of a constant cycle of mediocrity and between his added chip on his shoulder, his hope to prove his doubters wrong could be the exact reason why a fit in Washington works.

The guard's fit in Washington will be met with plenty of questions, and while majority of them are valid, considering the extremely discounted price Washington paid for a premiere talent, this should be considered a major win for a Wizards' team that desperately needed an answer at point guard.