The Atlanta Hawks have had a great start to the offseason with a strong draft class and re-signing CJ McCollum. Still, there is reason to wonder if the door has been opened to the team making a far splashier move over the next few weeks of the offseason. The Boston Celtics attempted to trade guard Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster deal that fell through and left an obvious sense of awkwardness that could lead to another potential deal.
Brown has long been connected to the Hawks due to being from Georgia, and exactly what the team needed. It appears that what has Boston ready to break up with the veteran is the fact that he was so vocal about how much fun the past season was. Considering the fact that Jayson Tatum spent most of the season recovering from injury, it is understandable that this was taken the wrong way.
You're an NBA champion and Finals MVP, and yet the most fun season you've had from Brown's perspective is the one where you were thrust into a starring role. It seems that this was enough to get Boston to consider dealing the veteran, and now has been caught with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar.
You cannot rewind and take away the fact that Brown is now aware that a trade was very much on the table. Whether or not the two sides can repair things remains unclear, with the situation providing the Hawks a clear opportunity.
Hawks Shouldn't Hesitate to Chase Jaylen Brown Amid Current Boston Drama
For Brown, going to Atlanta gives you a team that is arguably closer to the Finals as the only team in the playoff field to beat the eventual champion New York Knicks more than once. It simply cannot be overrated that the immense talent of Atlanta's young core and the fit that Brown would be.
If there is one concern for the Hawks moving deeper into the offseason, it is the lack of a clear, established star. The franchise needs someone able to take the basketball and take over when the game demands it. Brown hands the franchise a clear face of the franchise that turns up expectations and elevates the talent around him.
As a former NBA Finals MVP, there is no question about whether or not the veteran can thrive when the lights are brightest. The Celtics have opened up the door to a potential divorce, leaving the Hawks no choice but to at least explore the potential fit in the next weeks of the offseason.
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