3 Atlanta Hawks Who Disappointed This NBA Season

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 23: Kevin Huerter #3 and DeAndre' Bembry #95 of the Atlanta Hawks run up court against the Detroit Pistons in the second half during an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on December 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Hawks defeated the Piston 98 to 95. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

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Picking three Atlanta Hawks who underwhelmed this NBA season.

The Atlanta Hawks did not have a good season, which was sometimes lost in the hype surrounding Trae Young and John Collins, who were individually playing like All-Stars. Before the NBA suspended play, they were on pace for fewer wins than last year despite a more talented roster on paper, thanks to some players not living up to expectations.

There were other factors of course, like Collins’ 25-game suspension, frequent injuries, and one of the league’s toughest schedules early on, but the Hawks did still underperform. Whether it was valid or not, some had the team tabbed as a potential eighth seed in the playoffs before the season began.

If they were to compete for a playoff spot, they would have needed the roster to overachieve, and outside of Trae Young and John Collins, not many did. Here, we’ll be highlighting the three biggest disappointments on the team.

I did not include any of the rookies and even if I did I don’t think any of them would make the list. De’Andre Hunter was solid, Cam Reddish turned it on after a rough start, and Bruno Fernando played well for a second-rounder.

Let’s get rolling.

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