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Atlanta Hawks 2016-2017 Season Review: Dennis Schroder

By Collin Huguley

Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) attempts a shot against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (left), forward Otto Porter Jr. (22), and center Marcin Gortat (13) in the third quarter of game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) attempts a shot against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (left), forward Otto Porter Jr. (22), and center Marcin Gortat (13) in the third quarter of game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) waits during a free throw by the Boston Celtics during their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) waits during a free throw by the Boston Celtics during their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

What’s Next?

Schroder just completed the first season on his four-year deal and will be the starting point guard for the Hawks for the foreseeable future.

That proposition appeared to be scary at points during the Hawks’ season but after a great postseason, Schroder has given Hawks fans something to be excited about next season. With Paul Millsap‘s future being as uncertain as it is, Schroder could wind up being the man running the show for the Hawks next season. And if the same guy that played against the Wizards shows up next season, that might not be so bad.

Also, at just age 23, Schroder still has time and room to grow. Schroder could definitely improve his jump shot and consistency on defense. Cleaning up those two areas would make him a much more reliable player. The decision making also appears to be improving with the way Schroder played in the postseason.

But the biggest thing the Hawks can do for Schroder is to get him a reliable backup. That would take pressure off of Schroder and allow him to be more rested for the long run.

Next: Atlanta Hawks 2016-2017 Season Review: Paul Millsap

The postseason showed that, if nothing else, Schroder still has a high ceiling and has a flare for the dramatic. Seeing a young player step up in big games is always encouraging and after seeing that, Schroder just might turn out to be special after all.

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