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Hawks Season Preview Series
The Hawks made a number of moves this offseason and have a lot of new faces on the roster. This five-part season preview uses statistical analysis and Synergy (mixed with a little intuition) to project the 2012-13 Hawks potential.
Hawks Season Preview Series
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7 months ago Article 12 comments
Hawks Season Preview Series Part IV: Al Horford's return and the frontcourt
Al Horford played just 11 games last season before suffering a torn pectoral muscle. His return gives the Hawks one of the deeper frontcourts in the league. While the backcourt has gotten the hype and attention this offseason, the frontcourt will be the key to the Hawks success.
7 months ago Article 19 comments
Season Preview Part III: In Mid-Range Shawty We Trust
Josh Smith finally has the opportunity to be the main guy on the Hawks with Joe Johnson gone. Potential has been the word used with Smoove for years, this is the year he needs to fulfill it because the Hawks will go only as far as he will lead us.
7 months ago Article 20 comments
Season Preview Part II - The Wing Issue and the Shooter Stockpile
Part II of the five-part series looks at how the Hawks plan on filling the gaping hole that is the small forward slot. Without Marvin Williams and Joe Johnson as the primary wing defenders, the Hawks must rely on a rotation of out-of-position players to hold down that spot. The offense will be there, but will the D?
7 months ago Article 19 comments
Season Preview Series: Part I - Replacing Joe Johnson
The Hawks made a number of moves this offseason, none bigger than trading All-Star guard Joe Johnson. Atlanta will use a trio of speedy guards to replace Johnson's productivity, and this is the statistical analysis of how successful they will be at both ends of the floor.
