Nickeil Alexander-Walker proved to fans why he is the perfect fit in Atlanta after an inspiring first preseason performance. The former Jazz and Timberwolves sixth man dropped 13 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, and 1 steal on 5-8 from the field and 3-6 from deep in just 16 minutes of action.
Alexander-Walker is best known as a 3 and D player, and he lived up to his reputation in his debut against the Houston Rockets. In the first quarter, he found himself switched onto Steven Adams. While this is a mismatch, the bigger mismatch was Luke Kennard guarding Jabari Smith Jr.