The 5 reasons to believe that the Atlanta Hawks can have serious aspirations this NBA season

They have accumulated five consecutive victories, they already have a positive record, they have been able to advance to the final phase of the NBA Cup, and they are transmitting a growing sense of a more powerful team. Atlanta Hawks have a lot to say this season and, after a hesitant start, they are astonishing with their level of play.

Something very important could be developing in Atlanta Hawks, a franchise that seemed lost in recent times but has found the necessary catalysts to surround Trae Young in the best possible way. After the failed experiment with Dejounte Murray, the talented point guard has returned to his true self but is improving in terms of distributing the ball, trusting much more in teammates who allow him to feel in his element. Defending fiercely, stealing the ball, and running so that Trae can have fun with his accomplices.

1. Complete and Collective Defensive Effort

For Young to feel comfortable, he needs to be surrounded by defensive specialists who do their job. Dyson Daniels is emerging as one of the best defenders of the year, Capela intimidates in the paint, and is supported by a Jalen Johnson who is contributing significantly on both ends of the court.

2. Speed in Transitions and Above-the-Rim Play

They run the court like a bat out of hell, allowing Young to seek effective pick-and-roll plays with the two interior players. Jalen Johnson is performing at a stellar level, and Capela does his job with great skill.

3. Risacher and an Increasingly Evident Potential

You don't become the number 1 pick in the Draft without great talent, and Risacher is proving to have much more than some thought. Infinite talent to play the three, open the court, attack the low post, and score in almost any situation. His moves flow more naturally each time.

4. A Very Reliable Second Unit

The roster is not particularly deep, but having an offensive microwave like Bogdanovic and a seasoned defender like Okongwu gives these Hawks eight very reliable players. Hunter is the quintessential sixth man, capable of contributing high-quality minutes and playing in high-pressure situations.

5. Trae Young is proving to be more than just a scorer

His ability to put up numbers seemed to be in clear opposition to becoming a team leader, but Young seems to have found the perfect environment to shine and benefit his teammates. He is averaging more assists than in his entire career and still has room for improvement in terms of shooting percentages.

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