In the dog days of August, fresh NBA content can be sparse but Peachtree Hoops cuts through the silence for an off-season roundtable series centering on the Atlanta Hawks. Part five centers on newcomers to the roster, focusing on who the most valuable non-rookie additional will be.
- Brad Rowland - It’s probably Jeremy Lin. While I really liked the Alex Len signing and didn’t particularly care for the Lin trade, the veteran point guard is simply a better player. There is a bit of injury uncertainty given his absence last season but, provided Lin can stay on the floor, he provides another strong point guard option with the size and floor-spacing needed to play alongside Trae Young on a semi-regular basis.