The Atlanta Hawks have their best shot at a title in a decade this season. After acquiring Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard this offseason, the team has finally assembled a team around Trae Young that is capable of postsesaon success.
For the Hawks to reach their playoff goals, Jalen Johnson will have to prove himself as a legitimate second star. Johnson has made massive developmental gains over the past two seasons, but has remained in a fairly well-defined role as a secondary playmaker at the power forward position.
While the Hawks upgraded their roster, their remaining weaknesses will be emphasized in the postseason.