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Paul Millsap Is Excited About Dwight Howard And The Hawks Season

By Colby Giacubeno

Nov 15, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after his last second shot did not fall against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Philips Arena. The Jazz defeated the Hawks 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after his last second shot did not fall against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Philips Arena. The Jazz defeated the Hawks 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Trail Blazers 106-97. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Trail Blazers 106-97. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Millsap’s Mindset For 2016-17

If you asked any player on any team what their main goal was for the upcoming season, it would be to win an NBA championship.

It’s well-known by now that most of the time, there are only a handful (sometimes less) of teams who can realistically accomplish that feat. Millsap is a strong believer that he can do so this season, and do it by being the leader of the Hawks.

In the sound clip, Millsap clearly states, “We want to win a championship, I want to win a championship. I want a championship in Atlanta. The community is definitely hurting for that whether it be us, the Falcons, or whoever, the community definitely needs a championship for whatever major sport.”

From a league perspective, the Hawks weren’t viewed as true championship contenders because of the Howard addition. However, they have gained some respect throughout the couple of weeks.

The good thing is, Millsap will do all he can to be the one to deliver the much-needed championship to Atlanta. It’ll mean dethroning LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East first, who has been their biggest obstacle for the past two seasons, but Millsap wants to add a championship ring to his list of accomplishments and sooner rather than later, that window will begin closing.

Next: Atlanta Hawks Player Preview: Dwight Howard

Now is the time.

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