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Hawks' newest backcourt pairing is the perfect fit

The Hawks made a couple of critical pickups at the guard position this summer - and they couldn't match their playstyles to complement one another any better.

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Think of your dream NBA off-guard - what two skills do they possess? If I were a betting man, I'd put all my money on your inclusion of two categories - shooting and defense.

The prototypical role player has earned the '3&D' label in recent years - meaning that they possess a serviceable deep-ball and can hold their own on the defensive end of the floor.