Trae Young expressed his eagerness to play with the Washington Wizards, officially re-signing with the team on a four-year, $212 million contract. Young, who averaged 25.1 points and 9.8 assists over his eight-year career, saw his new team's summer league squad win on Thursday night and praised their competitive spirit. He aims to prove his worth and silence doubters regarding his new deal.

The Wizards organization views Young as a vital "quarterback" to elevate their young talent, including top draft pick AJ Dybantsa and other promising players like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George. General Manager Will Dawkins highlighted Young's proven ability to make teammates better as the primary reason for the trade and subsequent re-signing.

After three consecutive seasons with 60 or more losses, Washington is banking on Young and the recently acquired Anthony Davis to transform the franchise into a playoff contender. Young, 27, stated he feels comfortable and believes the Wizards are the right environment for him to grow and perform at his peak, aiming to deliver his best season yet.