Why Can’t The Hawks Crash The Party?

It was assumed by every NBA analyst that only 5 teams (Lakers, Spurs, Celtics, Cavs and Magic) had a shot at the NBA title this year. 10 games into the season it’s way too early to read into things but at 7-2 the Atlanta Hawks are certainly making the case that they are a legit title contender. What makes the Hawks so dangerous? They can play any style of basketball.  They have a conventional lineup (Bibby, JJ, Williams, Smith, Horford) they can go small with three guards (Bibby, Crawford, JJ, Smith, Horford) JJ can even play the point if need be. Their core (Williams, Smith, Horford) are all 23 years old.  It seems like any, or all of them can make the leap at any time.  Early in the season J-Smoove has been a monster.  He’s cut down on his outside shooting and become the player we all hope he would become.  His FG% has soared to .578 (up from .492 last year) They have solid rotational pieces with Teauge, Evans and Pachulia coming off the bench. Joe Johnson is a star and no one realizes it. You can make the case that a team like the Suns early season success is a bit of a mirage but it’s much more difficult to make that case with the Hawks.  They have the makings of a team that can contend for the title. Tags: 23 years, Atlanta Hawks, Basketball, bench, cavs, crash the party, fg, hawks, jj smith, jj williams, joe johnson, leap, mirage, Monster, Continue reading Why Can’t The Hawks Crash The Party?