Atlanta Hawks Small Forward Depth Chart Ahead of 2019-20 Season

Backup Small Forward: DeAndre’ Bembry

This was a tough choice. With Hunter being more of a defensive stopper than a primary offensive option, might Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce opt for an offense-first switcheroo off the bench right off the bat?

If so, perhaps new signing Jabari Parker would be the most obvious fit as the team’s backup three. Another option is sliding in Cam Reddish as the team’s primary backup three, though his backup role has already been previously believed to be at the two.

Clearly, he can play both, but his extremely spindly frame necessitates playing a guard spot rather than a wing role.

As such, let’s assume the Atlanta Hawks will go chalk with a player who is currently (shockingly) the longest-tenured member of the team: DeAndre’ Bembry.

After two star-crossed years to start his career, Bembry finally stayed healthy long enough to register an extremely impressive third season in the league, showcasing amazing defensive abilities and underrated bounce on offense – as well as the ability to get to the rim at will.

Though Bembry was often tasked with spending time in the backcourt, per Basketball Reference he actually played 68 percent of his minutes at the three last season for the Hawks, accounting for over 1300 of his career-high 1931 minutes played.

Bembry might not be the flashiest choice at the backup three spot, but it does seemingly make the most sense.