The Hawks have this amazing talent and size advantage right now.
203cm small forward Johnson averaged 19.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and shot 51% from the field. 203cm small forward Hunter averaged 19.3 points per game and shot 42% from three-point range. 208cm power forward Okongu Averaged 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds per game, and shot 55% from the field. These three main forwards are all playing the best performance of their careers, and there is no ceiling in sight.
203cm. The 19-year-old 2024 NBA No. 1 pick is still very young, but he averages 10.5 points per game and is growing up in Snyder’s development team.
The Hawks have a sea of forwards who can press their opponents, control the rhythm of the game, and win with their speed, strength, matchups, and never-tired running. Of course, the team needs a super commander, who averages 23.2 points and 11.8 assists per game. , is successfully playing the role of team leader.
Young’s scoring is the lowest in the past six years, but his assists per game are the highest in his career, and he is also the league’s assists leader this year. Under Young’s leadership, the Hawks are playing the best team basketball in team history in recent years.
“Yang En is the brains of the team. He is the most trusted commander by his teammates. No matter whether Yang En’s shooting touch is good or not, he can drive his teammates and create various shooting spaces. This year, Yang En still has the skills and value of a star player, but he “Ignored by most media.” Snyder highly praised Young’s leadership charisma and performance. His more mature rhythm and more comfortable offense have made the Hawks’ game simpler and more efficient.
Hawks starting center Capela has not been marginalized. He is still a defensive leader, and injured forward Nance can still provide important experience and defense.
If the Hawks, who have forward Cheng Hai, are given another half season to run in and accumulate game experience, this year’s Eastern Conference playoffs will definitely be a bloody river, and any accident may happen.
