Peachtree Hoops · Mar 7, 2016
NBA Rookie Week: Walter Tavares still a work in progress
Walter Tavares hasn't had a big impact for the Atlanta Hawks during his rookie season but he still could play a big part in the team's future. We take a closer look as part of SB Nation's NBA Rookie Week.
Like his teammate Lamar Patterson, Atlanta Hawks rookie center Walter Tavares isn't your typical NBA rookie given that he was a second round pick in the 2014 Draft and spent the 2015 season playing in Spain for Gran Canaria.
After a standout season in Spain, Tavares drew the attention of several big name European clubs who were rumored to be offering long and lucrative contracts. That likely forced the Hawks to act and they inked Tavares to a very team-friendly deal this past summer.