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Atlanta Hawks: Five Players To Pursue This Summer

By Wesley Wilcox

Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry waves a flag before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry waves a flag before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Hawks come into the 2017 Summer looking to make changes and recast the organization and culture. These five players could help do that.

Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in action against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in action against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Blake Griffin. Right off the bat I can already tell some of you may sigh after looking at this, but then take a long hard second to really think about this player. Yes, the Hawks have Dwight Howard. No, he isn’t being utilized to the extent where this would be completely absurd. Griffin has had an unfortunate last couple seasons where he’s been injured in the most untimely fashion, but the guy can still play at a high level. Imagine Blake Griffin and Dwight Howard together in the paint. Unlike the Clippers, who used Griffin and DeAndre Jordan and failed to make any noise in the postseason, this would give the Hawks a versatile and aggressive force down low to challenge the Celtics and Cavaliers.

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