The Atlanta Hawks season began on Wednesday, Oct. 22 in what feels like a make-or-break year for the squad. The Hawks displayed their old habits on opening night in a disappointing 138-118 loss against the Toronto Raptors. Coming into the game as favorites, this was a discouraging outcome for Atlanta, but they will look to build upon bright spots like forward Jalen Johnson’s stellar performance.
Head coach Quinn Snyder currently has a record of 89-104 with the Hawks which is, bluntly put, subpar. Superstar point guard Trae Young is now 27 years old, and much of his prime has been wasted on mediocre seasons ending in play-in and first-round exits.