The 2023-24 Atlanta Hawks put on a show in front of a live crowd gathered in State Farm Arena for the first time this season. Yes, their only opponent was themselves, but it signaled the unofficial start of competitive basketball for this newly retooled team. Quin Snyder and his staff also showcased how they prefer practices to be run: with pace, space, and lots of competitive banter.
Ultimately, there isn’t much to take away from what was essentially a scrimmaged broadcast to the masses. But here are a few key observations I picked up on during my Monday night in State Farm Arena.