TarunCheema

Thanks for reading guys! I agree there's plenty more to consider, but I had to pick just factors that would influence the Hawks this season. Maybe the first point was a little confusing, but I was basically saying that we can play to Dwight's strength in the PNR, but he has to be willing to kick out to shooters too. Bud has the main influence on that and I should have mentioned him. As for the optimism, the article was about factors that will bring success, so my views were 'best-case scenario' for the most part!

Thanks guys! Yeah I'm excited about Bazemore, he had a decent season with Carroll gone. Not sure Korver will ever be as good as he was in 2015 though, but hopefully last year was just a blip with his shooting.

Thanks for your feedback! I was trying to focus on the new starters and the impact they'll have, but I probably should have mentioned Bud too. I agree that he'll adapt the system and do more PNR, espicially with Schröder at the point. But I also think that has an impact on spacing because Howard won't be a pick and pop threat like Al was.

Agree with this, Schröder uses the pick and roll often and that should suit Dwight. Also we were so poor on the glass last year and Howard instantly improves that, even if he's not as good as he was in Orlando.

Hi guys, Check out my article on the Hawks' keys to success for next season! Let me know what you think! http://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2016/09/27/two-key-factors-successful-atlanta-hawks-season/