Atlanta Hawks: Things To Watch During Summer League

Dec 23, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts after scoring during the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts after scoring during the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Saint Joseph
Mar 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Saint Joseph

Fear The Fro

The Hawks other first-round pick from this year is DeAndre Bembry, a versatile wing out of Saint Joseph’s University. A number of NBA teams were after Bembry on draft night, but fortunately for the Hawks, Bembry managed to fall into their laps at No. 21.

The scouting report of Bembry is that he can score from all-three levels of the floor. His IQ makes him a different monster, though. At 21-years-old, he has a tremendous grasp on the flow and pace of the game. When he should be looking to score and when he should be looking to set up teammates.

He is looked at as being a player who can join the Hawks immediately because of his willingness as a passer. Last month, Bembry told CBSSports,

"“With my unselfishness, I just like to play that way,” Bembry said. “I like making great reads, getting my teammates involved. Some guys like scoring more than passing, and I’m one of the guys that like to pass more than score.”"

Watching Bembry and Prince play together may make for a dynamic duo at the shooting guard and small forward positions. The two should develop chemistry quickly since they both have a high basketball IQ’s. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is summer league, so they’ll be playing with others who aren’t on their level intelligence-wise, which may make the offense look out of sync.

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