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Why the Atlanta Hawks Should and Shouldn’t Draft Anthony Edwards

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - JANUARY 7: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs controls the ball during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Stegeman Coliseum on January 7, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - JANUARY 7: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs controls the ball during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Stegeman Coliseum on January 7, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Why the Atlanta Hawks should (and shouldn’t) draft Anthony Edwards in the 2020 NBA Draft.

The Atlanta Hawks are in a great position heading into the 2020 NBA Draft. With established young stars and cap space to add study vets, the player they draft with their first pick will be supplemental and not make-or-break the rebuild.

One player often tied to the Hawks is Anthony Edwards, who fills the team’s biggest positional need on paper (shooting guard) while having the obvious Georiga connection. Problem is, he’s atop many other team’s big boards as well.

Per Odds Shark, Edwards has the best chance of being the first overall pick in the October draft. The Hawks have a 12.5 percent chance of landing that top pick in the lottery, meaning they likely have just a 12.5 percent chance of drafting him.

That is, of course, if they want him, and there is a real case that the Hawks shouldn’t have the Georgia product atop their wishlist.

Here we’ll be attempting to dig into the pros and cons of the Atlanta Hawks drafting Anthony Edwards, looking at why they should and why they shouldn’t – given they have the chance. Let’s dig in.