Atlanta Hawks Headlines: High upside prospects
Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns with a few more draft profiles, general draft discussion, and much more.
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The dust has settled after Atlanta made former Golden State Warriors assistant general manager Travis Schlenk their new general manager last week. Now Schlenk can get down to business. Of course, the first order of business is the NBA Draft on June 22nd.
It’s still unclear what type of players the Hawks will be targeting with their assortment of picks. Today’s batch of articles features some general draft talk, a look at a few high upside prospects the Hawks should consider taking, and much more.
From Soaring Down South 5/29/2017
Atlanta Hawks: Is OG Anunoby The Perfect Draft Fit?
If the Hawks want to gamble on a high upside prospect, they might take O.G. Anunoby from Indiana. Anunoby is an athletic wing, and could even be a small-ball power forward. He is coming off of an injury, which is causing him to slip down draft boards. He could be there for the taking at pick No. 19 for the Hawks.
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Atlanta Hawks Draft Profile: Justin Patton
Justin Hodges gives us another look at Creighton’s Justin Patton. Patton is a 7-foot center that can defend the rim, finish at the rim, and shoot from the mid-range. He has a developing three-point shot and could potentially be a stretch-5. Of course, there’s some debate as to whether his skills will translate to the next level. He’s very raw and has a lot of developing to do.
From Around The Web 5/29/2017
Draft Express’ latest mock draft has the Hawks taking Creighton’s Justin Patton with pick No. 19, Oklahoma State’s Jawun Evans with pick No. 31, and Georgetown’s L.J. Peak with pick No. 60. This scenario would net the Hawks a center, a point guard, and a shooting guard, giving them a well-rounded draft haul.
Locked on Hawks podcast: Running the NBA Draft gamut
On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland talks to Brian Schoeder about the NBA Draft in general, who the Hawks will consider taking at picks 19, 31, and 60, and much more.
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