Atl All Day Atlanta Hawks Specific NBA Draft Big Board

Tier 4: Round 2 Options

21.

Bruno Fernando Center

Lance Highlights Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Physical Ability, Rebounding

Biggest Weakness: Decision Making, Awareness

NBA Comparison:

Emeka Okafor (NBA Draft Room)

22.

Chuma Okeke Forward

NBA Draft Junkies Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Shooting, Defense

Biggest Weaknesses: Shot Creation

NBA Comparison:

Kyle Kuzma (CBS Sports)

23.

Carsen Edwards Guard

New Angle Sports Talk Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Scoring, Three Point Shooting

Biggest Weaknesses: Passing, Defense

NBA Comparisons:

Patty Mills (CBS Sports)

Lou Williams, Salim Stoudemire (The Ringer)

24.

Jontay Porter Big

Project Prospect Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Shooting, Passing

Biggest Weaknesses: Injury Prone, Lack of Speed

NBA Comparisons:

Nikola Jokic, Detlef Schrempf, Drew Gooden (The Ringer)

25.

Admiral Schofield Forward

Basketball Analysis Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: 3 and D Potential, Physicality

Biggest Weaknesses: Rebounding, Steals, Blocks

NBA Comparison:

Jae Crowder (CBS Sports)

26.

Terence Davis Wing

Peachtree Hoops Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Shooting, Athleticism

Biggest Weaknesses: Instincts and Awareness, Ball Handling

NBA Comparison:

Bobby Portis (CBS Sports)

27.

Jaylen McDaniels Forward

Peachtree Hoops Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Defense, Dribbling, Versatility

Biggest Weaknesses: Shooting Consistency, Slim

NBA Comparison:

Jonathan Isaac (CBS Sports)

Tier 5: Round 2 Stash Candidates

28

Deividas Sirvydis Wing

Scouting Report from The Stepien

Biggest Strengths: Shooting, Playmaking, IQ

Biggest Weaknesses: Defense, Rebounding

NBA Comparisons:

Rodney Hood, Kevin Huerter, Allen Crabbe (The Ringer)

29

Yovel Zoosman Wing

Peachtree Hoops Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Shooting, Passing, Defense

Biggest Weaknesses: Lateral Quickness

30.

Marcos Louzada Silva Wing

Peachtree Hoops Scouting Report

Biggest Strengths: Shooting, Leaping ability

Biggest Weaknesses: Ball Movement, Slim Build

Tier four features a variety of interesting prospects. Bruno Fernando who ranks number 21, did work out for the Atlanta Hawks and is an option at pick 35. However there is a decent chance that he could go in the first round, possibly as high as to the Atlanta Hawks at pick 17. The possible first round status also applies to microwave scorer Carson Edwards, our prospect 22. Chuma Okeke who ranks number 23 was trading toward being picked in round before suffering a knee injury. The Hawks would do well to select him, if he is available at 35. The team could be patient with his rehab and add a first round talent to add to the mix for the 2020-2021 season. Jontay Porter the brother of Trae Young’s best friend Michael Porter Jr. is another player with first round talent. However two knee injuries make him an extremely risky pick. Would the Hawks use a second round pick in hopes that it would help one day lure his brother Michael to sign here in free agency?

Tier five offers three names to watch, should the Atlanta Hawks decide to go the stash route in round two. That is certainly a possibility, however the second round options for the Atlanta Hawks have decreased over the last 48 hours. The Hawks traded pick number 44 to the Miami Heat, in exchange for a conditional second round pick and cash, according to Chris Vivlamore of the AJC. The team also just traded pick number 41 to the Golden State Warriors, for an unprotected second round pick in 2024 and cash. Brad Rowland of Peachtree Hoops has the story on the trade that just went down.

So our Atlanta Hawks Draft board is set. Click the links under the players names for great scouting reports and highlights from experts and websites such as Sportstalk 2319, NBA on ESPN, Peachtree Hoops, ScoutWithBryan, Project Prospect, Eurospects, NBA Draft Junkies, New Angle Sports Talk, The Stepien, Juice Made TV,  Basketball Analysis,  Highlight Creator and Lance Highlights.

I want to personally commend Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk. Unlike the Danny Ferry regime, in which almost no rumors concerning the team were leaked, Schlenk has done a masterful job, with conflicting reports of Atlanta being interested in a plethora of players. This has thrown off experts who are trying to pin point what direction Atlanta is going and excited Hawks fans at the same time. To quote the great Steve Holman, long time radio announcer for the Atlanta Hawks, “One person knows what we (the Atlanta Hawks) are doing on draft night and he’s not talking.” The countdown is almost done and it’s almost time for the 2019 NBA Draft. Christmas is almost here for Atlanta Hawks fans!