Hawks has always been a playoff team. Problem is they never make it through to the second round of the playoff. For Hawks this worst thing to happen, because they have never been bad enough to get a high pick to draft impact player
But this season will be a different one. I believe the Hawks will escape mediocrity and advance to the second round. Maybe it's somewhat self fulfilling because the Indiana Pacers,that has defeated Hawks in the first round for the last two seasons, has been decimated by the injury of Paul George and the trade of Lance Stephenson.
What makes me optimistic is the addition of Thabo Sefolosha. Atlanta Hawks has alwaya been a good team. They have all stars starting frontcourt Al Horford and Paul Millsap. Their third big Pero Antic has an erratic shooting, but fight hard in the low post. Jeff Teague is a good PG. Demarre carrol is a good defender that can knock down threes. Kyle Korver is one of NBA's best shooter and very good team defender.
When I watch Hawks, i always worry that opposing teams would exploit Korver one on one defense.While Korver's threat from 3pt line provide them with the neccessary offensive spacing, his slow feet made him the target of opponents ' attacks. This is where Sefolosha's defense comes in. He will stop Hawk's bleeding and also provide rest for Korver. Sefolosha's weakness is his shooting, but his rotation with Korver will gives Hawks a great combo at the sg. Together Korver and Sefolosha will form the perfect player.
Hawks now is a real threat in the eastern conference. They can defeat any team they will face in the first round of playoff.
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