The Atlanta Hawks are undoubtedly better now that they have added Kristaps Porzingis to their core. At the same time, however, they have made it crystal clear they do not fully trust him to be there when they need him.
The Boston Celtics committed highway robbery when they pulled off a sign-and-trade to turn Marcus Smart into Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks. He played an integral role in their 5-out offensive dominance; his combination of shooting and paint protection unlocked a new ceiling on both ends of the court for the Celtics.
Yet even with the impact that he made, he was also out of the lineup with a worrying frequency during his Boston tenure.