Hawks 2023 Summer League

Man, I forgot how ugly SL Games can be when most of the top draftees an NBA talent starts sitting out games.

We're talking 5-on-5 YMCA caliber play. :sour:

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Post #33 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jul 7, 2023 8:28 pm

Today is the day!!!

Hawks vs. Kings Summer League Preview

Three Players to Watch — Atlanta
AJ Griffin: Griffin may not be long for the Summer League as a semi-regular player last year during the regular season. But after missing the entirety of play last summer with injury, the second-year wing can benefit from a more regular schedule in the ramp up to the 2023-24 season.

Kobe Bufkin: The Hawks’ first round draft pick looks set to run the offense for the Hawks. Point guard play was a major struggle a year ago in Las Vegas, and so this will be a perfect opportunity to give him to freedom to probe and facilitate as a lead guard.

Mouhamed Gueye: Fresh off a contract signing with the Hawks as a second-round pick, Gueye is looking to show off the offensive versatility to put him on Atlanta’s radar. Still just a few years removed from his start in organized basketball, this is a good chance to get the young player valuable reps in an NBA scheme on both ends of the court.

Three Players to Watch — Sacramento
Kessler Edwards: Edwards was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets at last season’s trade deadline, and even appeared in a majority of games for the Kings down the stretch of the year. Edwards has some promise as a wing defender, and — with improvement as a handler and shooter — he could be really valuable for a Sacramento team light on defense and athleticism.

Colby Jones: The first ever recipient of a Second Round Pick Exception contract — the same mechanism used to sign Mouhamed Gueye — Jones brings high basketball IQ guard play in a wing’s frame to the table. After three years in college, his experience (and a head start in Summer League play) should allow him to hit the ground running in this game against the Hawks.

Neemias Queta: Queta is already a solid rim protector who spent last season on a two-way contract, and he could emerge as a legitimate backup big man with the departure of Richaun Holmes. Atlanta will have to contend with his size and physicality down low in this game.

Post #34 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jul 7, 2023 8:34 pm

Hawks are a 4 point favorite

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Post #36 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Jul 8, 2023 2:18 am

dms269 wrote:Why are 3/4 games on NBA TV?

I think tonight's Hawks game might be available on ESPN+ or ESPN3 if that's available to you...

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tbhawksfan1 · Post #39 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Sat Jul 8, 2023 9:37 am

I hope that it was just jitters for Kobe

Gueye looked smooth out there on O

Great to see Trae show up in support of the young Hawks

Post #40 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Jul 8, 2023 10:20 pm

My observations from Game One:

Terrible offensive performance. 16 points in the 1Q. Another 16 points in 2Q. Had more turnovers than assists at halftime. The only reason it was close at the end is because Brady Manek got hot from 3-pt range.

AJ Griffin was non aggressive and doesn't have the handles to run as the primary creator. I was disappointed he didn't takeover this game where he was clearly the most talented player on the floor.

Kobe looked like a 19 year old rookie last night. It was clear he was supposed to be running point. He would have benefited from having a pure PG next to him and AJ, getting them the ball in their spots.

Brady Manek will be a useful NBA specialist because of his 3-pt stroke. But his lateral movement is really limited. The dude can't guard anyone because of his lack of mobility.

Mfiondu Kabengele battled against a bigger, tougher opponent. He wasn't terrible, but he didn't dominate the boards the way I hoped he would.

Things I liked:

Vit Kreiji. Dude plays the game the right way. Unselfish, enthusiastic. Constantly moving the ball, constantly moving WITHOUT the ball. The offense was so much smoother with him on the floor. His stats won't show it, but he performed better than our starters tonight. I hope he starts every SL Game for the rest of the week. He's earned it.

Mouhammed Gueye. I see it. the kid has some serious upside due to his combination of ball handling, shooting, length. He's far away, but I see the Pascal Siakam-like potential.

What are you most interested in seeing at SL this year?