Onyeka Okongwu - (Injury Update)

[jayu70]

Sigh.

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[dms269]

So guessing we are in the market for center depth now.

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[jayu70]

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Okongwu told The Athletic that he played through pain throughout the playoffs and that some days were more painful than others. He didn’t remember exactly when he tore his labrum, but it happened on a particular play in May.

[kg01]

So guessing we are in the market for center depth now.

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Yeah. Even more than we already were, sadly.

All the folks calling for us to "consolidate" need to pay heed to stuff like this. We don't know how much "extra" depth we have.

[CP War Hawks]

Impressed he played well while being limited throughout the playoffs. Realistic timeline is January which isn't too bad.

[saloonyk8]

This is sad... Another setback for his career start. He really needs to work on that 3 game to get to next level IMO

[tomaHAWKslam]

Impressed he played well while being limited throughout the playoffs. Realistic timeline is January which isn't too bad.

Yeah, but I still really hate it for him. I was hoping having an actual summer league and training camp this year, he'd be able to hit the ground running.

[tomaHAWKslam]

Impressed he played well while being limited throughout the playoffs. Realistic timeline is January which isn't too bad.

Yeah, but I still really hate it for him. I was hoping having an actual summer league and training camp this year, he'd be able to hit the ground running.

[Jamaaliver]

There’s no sugarcoating it. The loss of Okongwu is a blow for the Hawks because it’s another setback in a prime developmental window for someone who can certainly turn into the team’s defensive anchor for many years to come.

What makes it challenging for the Hawks to address a backup center spot is the understanding from whomever they sign that Okongwu won’t be out for the entire season, and when he is healthy, he’s likely going to slot back into the No. 2 spot behind Capela. That likely limits who would want to join Atlanta in free agency. The Hawks are also likely going to operate as an over-the-cap team, so that also cuts into the options they could sign. So what we’re looking at are players who could make around the minimum. San Antonio center Gorgui Dieng would be a great addition to fill this spot. The Hawks realistically needed a veteran center even if Okongwu were healthy. Dieng holds up defensively and can space out to the corners. Dedmon also fits this role, though the team just traded him this past season for Tony Snell. New Orleans’ Willy Hernangomez could fit as a pick-and-roll threat. Denver’s JaVale McGee is a good finisher who can block shots.

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[Jamaaliver]

Not the craziest idea:

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[HMFFL]

Hoping he won't be injury prone. Two serious injuries since entering the league.
I wish him.the best and hope he has a speedy recovery.

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[shakes0]

NO!!!!!!! Take me God, I’m old!

[Jamaaliver]

Poor, Double - O!

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[jayu70]

Great News!

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I will say though, that Travis has not always been 'correct' when predicting return from injury.

[jayu70]

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[jayu70]

Closer and Closer!!!

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[HMFFL]

Closer and Closer!!!

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Great news! I'm ready to see him back on the court. The injury bug has been bad for many of our Hawks.

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[jayu70]

Onyeka playing with the SkyHawks tonight. Closer to being NBA ready.

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[Jamaaliver]

It
Is
Time.

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[HMFFL]

It
Is
Time.

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Fantastic news!

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