Milbucks96 wrote:I pick them to be the number 3 seed next year or even number 2, that’s a really good team over there. I don’t think they’re a dynasty in the making or anything but they’re really good.
They've got a massive decision to make on John Collins and the whispers of there being friction between he and Trae is interesting. The relied A TON on Gallo, particularly against us for shot creation, and he's had a long documented history of health issues and turns 33. Lou Williams is a free agent along with Solomon Hill, and I think their vet presence in the locker room could be something sorely missed. Cam Reddish is being massively overrated based on one performance in the ECF. Trae could be officiated very differently. They need a second guy, Hunter could be that, but I think there's a long way to go there. They no longer have a coaching change to rally around. They're just no longer a plucky upstart and expectations can end up hurting young teams when they're put under a microscope. It feels more like a perfect storm given the dramatic turnaround than it does an establishment.
I'd be shocked if they were better than Milwaukee, Brooklyn, or Philly next year with a Ben Simmons for a better fit deal. There's a long offseason left, tweaks here and there can change the complexion of Miami, Boston, Indiana, New York, or even Washington. Atlanta is firmly in that grouping IMO.
