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This is the first of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The first question: which newly acquired player will have the biggest impact for the Hawks this season?
Wes: I think Luguentz Dort will bring a level of toughness, defensive versatility, and an ability to play his role on offense that the team desperately needed. Now that the reins are in the hands of Jalen Johnson to run the show, Dort will fit in as a corner three-point shooter who has tons of experience operating around a star player.
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But clearly, defensively is where he’ll make his name. He’s a bigger body than even all-world defender Dyson Daniels, so he, Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker can share the load of taking on the other team’s best perimeter player depending on the night.
Malik: I’ll have to agree and say and say Lu Dort. I think he was the biggest addition to the team this offseason, and it’s because of what he brings to the defensive side of the ball. He’s going to make life easier for Dyson Daniels, and he could guard almost every position on the floor. The Hawks’ defense was good last season, but it’s going to be even better with Dort in the fold.
It’s also hard not to mention the championship experience he’ll bring to the team. That will go a long way for a team that’s looking to be contenders.
Garrett: Luguentz Dort. To me, he was Onsi Saleh’s biggest addition this offseason. The Knicks exposed Atlanta’s struggles with physicality in the playoffs, and Dort directly addresses that issue. He’s one of the league’s best defenders, embraces tough assignments and knows what it takes to win in the postseason. That combination is a major plus for a Hawks team looking to take the next step.
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Graham: I really like the deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins, I think he’ll have more of a positive impact than expected, but it’s hard to overlook just what Lu Dort is going to bring. It’s not just what Dort brings – which I’ll discuss in a moment – but the commitment the Hawks have made stylistically, and philosophically.
Dort’s shooting struggles in the…
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