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Atlanta Hawks: Why fans should worry about the injuries

By Christopher Walton

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 29: Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks grabs a rebound against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 29: Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks grabs a rebound against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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The Atlanta Hawks are coming into the most anticipated season of the franchise’s history. Last year, they gave the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks all they could handle. Their young risers are also coming into their own, led by Trae Young. The only thing that slowed them down are injuries.

Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Cam Reddish, and DeAndre Hunter all suffered playoff-altering injuries. During the offseason, the aforementioned injuries have been reported for Clint Capela, Kevin Huerter, and Oneyka Okongwu.

The Atlanta Hawks need to be wary of injuries disrupting another season

Locked on Hawks’ Brad Rowland reported Head Coach Nate McMillan’s injury thoughts on Media Day:

Hunter and Bogi are participating in camp, along with Capela and Okongwu continuing rehab and light work. All of these players are going to be a big reason that the Hawks thrust themselves into the contending conversation. Reddish, regarded as the cream of their young crop, will be able to have a year from scratch. We didn’t see him until the Eastern Conference Finals, and it looked promising.

It’s important that they continue to mend as needed. All of their guys need to look this explosive in their respective roles.

Timing & Personnel

With a chance at returning to the ECF, the Hawks don’t need this disruption in timing. There’s something about the rotation being thrown off for players and coaches. Reps are missed. Coaches can’t quite grasp how hard they can push players. The ability to master lineups is also restricted.

One of the biggest reasons that the Hawks could sustain their success is their depth. Anything that threatens that is surely a roadblock to team progress.

Viewer Struggles

Fans also suffer a bit when there are injuries. The product is not up to par for enjoyment. Luckily, It shouldn’t be any major time missed by their injured bunch. If the possibility increases closer to the season, fans will have to constantly watch their ESPN tickers and refresh their social media timelines.

Again, the good news is that Bogi and Hunter are at camp. As for Huerter, he should be integrated soon too.

Injuries of any nature, whether new or lingering, are worrisome. You always want a clean bill of health to eliminate one thing off of your season’s plate. This is an important year of basketball for the young and old Hawks.

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It would help greatly if they can avoid last season’s theme. No team of this talent level and potential deserves that fortune. Let’s hope the Basketball Gods are kinder. The city of Atlanta could use it.

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