Atlanta Hawks June 19th Workout Preview

by Kris Willis on Jun 19, 2010 7:00 AM EDT

The Hawks preparations for the June 24th draft continue right into the weekend with workouts scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. Three players are scheduled to work out on Saturday. Clemson's Trevor Booker, Marquette's Lazar Haywood, and LSU's Tasmin Mitchell.

Hawks Draft Workout Schedule

Hawks Day 1 June 14th Workout

Hawks Day 2 June 15th Workout

Hawks Day 3 June 16th Workout

Hawks Day 4 June 17th Workout

Hawks Day 5 June 18th Workout

Individual Player Breakdowns after the jump.

Trevor Booker

Six foot seven inch power forward out of Clemson. Began the year projected as a late first round pick but it remains to be seen if he can hold on to that designation. He didn't have a bad year at Clemson but it wasn't the kind of year that a lot of scouts were looking for from him. He has a good motor, athletic, and a good rebounder. His offensive game is still developing so there is some upside. Concerns are he is a little undersized for his position in the NBA and will his offensive game develop fast enough to keep him in the league?

Lazar Hayward

Do everything player for Marquette this past season. Routinely played out of position as an undersized power forward and occasional center. He projects as a small forward at the next level but has his work cut out for him. Still it is hard to count this kid out as he is a tough blue collar worker who is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. He measures out at 6'6" tall but has a seven foot wingspan. Good spot up shooter but doesn't possess elite quickness. Makes up for a lack of athleticism with desire and good instincts.

Tasmin Mitchell

Mitchell is a classic case of a college power forward that needs to make the transition to small forward in the NBA. He is a good rebounder for his size. Has good low post moves and loves to play in the paint but is still developing a perimeter game to go along with it. Lacks the ball handling skills to be a really successful small forward in the NBA.

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Like all 3 but only Trevor Booker has both the length and athletic ability (based on combine measurements) and the play on the court that makes him look like a possible 1st rd pick. All that typed I think he has better value as a 2nd rd pick but he will not be there for us in the 2nd rd. Mitchell I loved his mid range game at LSU and he plays a decent level of D, the same goes for Hayward I liked his mid range game at Marquette and he seems to have desire. I think both small forwards could be Bruce Bowen type glue guys. It’s easy to really like 2nd rd glue guys as opposed to a glue guy picked at #2. Finally, even though I like all 3, I dont think Hayward nor Mitchell are 1st rd guys, if either is there at the #53 pick take him, Booker does not have value at #24 as he is ranked #43 by Ford and is only in about 1 mock draft as a 1st rounder but I like him and think he would add value to the Hawks as possibly 1st big off of bench. Not too hard to be more productive than Zaza.

by Truthspitter on Jun 19, 2010 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Mitchell has great ball handling skills IMO...

he was a point PF for LSU, because in his time they never really had either. Kind of like a college Anthony Mason, but not as fat or as big an asshole. I liked him as a player a lot, but doubt he fits at 24. If he falls and they land him in the second round, that’s a career solid bench player imo. Nothing special, but just a good worker.

by Mr. Sanchez on Jun 20, 2010 7:38 AM EDT reply actions