For years, Quin Snyder has been one of the brightest minds among the NBA coaching ranks. A tactician with expertise on both sides of the ball, his 2023 hire by the Atlanta Hawks was among the savviest decisions in recent NBA offseasons.
Three seasons later, and the Hawks have assembled an impressive roster around their veteran head coach. General manager Onsi Saleh swung for the fences this past offseason, acquiring pieces that fit around star Trae Young. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kristaps Porzingis were the centerpieces of that activity, signifying an urgency to win in the ATL.