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2012-13 NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks
- Updated: October 15, 2012
7. Atlanta Hawks
HOW THEY CAN WIN: Just because the Hawks traded Joe Johnson doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ve taken themselves out of playoff contention. Atlanta brought in a slew of (WAY) less expensive players who can collectively do what Johnson did. Lou Williams (14.9 ppg, 3.5 apg) was a big-time shot maker in Philly, Kyle Korver was a three-point killer in Chitown, and Devin Harris a solid point in Utah. Throw in Anthony Morrow and rookie John Jenkins, and the Hawks might have the best three-point shooting team in the league. Atlanta is also counting on point guard Jeff Teague, who broke out in the playoffs against the Celtics and could be ready to emerge as one of the league’s better points.
WHY THEY WON’T: Despite all their talent, the Hawks still lack a superstar who can carry them down the stretch in playoff games. Joe Johnson was never that guy, and that’s why they had to get rid of him. It’s not likely that Al Horford or Josh Smith can be that guy either, so despite the Johnson trade, the Hawks are probably stuck in the same position they were last April.
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