In fact, only one rookie Hawk has started a game for the Hawks since 2013, Budenholzer first year as a Hawk. Bembry likley won’t start in his rookie season as a Hawk, as Coach Bud rarely has started rookies in his time as the Hawks’ coach. Likelihood to start at shooting guard next season: 10%īembry has shown the versatility that compelled the Hawks’ front office to pick him at #21 during his Summer League run, where he averaged 10 points, along with 4.7 assists and rebounds, while leading the Hawks to a 2-1 record before tournament play began. Sefolosha played 0% of his minutes at shooting guard during the 2015-16 season, and with the influx of wing talent coming into Atlanta for the upcoming season, there is reason to believe he won’t see any minutes at shooting guard in 2016-17 either.Ģ015-16 Stats (at Saint Josephs): 17.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG, and 4.5 APG in 37.3 minutes per game Likelihood to start at shooting guard next season: 3% Some of the aforementioned players are much more likley to start at shooting guard than others,Ģ015-16 Stats: 6.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.4 APG in 23.4 minutes per game įinally, either Kent Bazemore and Thabo Sefolosha, who routinely played small forward last season, could start for the Hawks at shooting guard, though it is unlikely, to say the least.īy Opening Night, Coach Budenholzer and the rest of the Hawks’ staff will select the player that will give the team the best chance to win. Taurean Prince, who projects to be a small forward, is expected to get adequate playing time in his rookie season, though likley not as a shooting guard. The collection of wings under contract includes the likes of Kyle Korver, the starter for the 2015-16 season, and Tim Hardaway Jr., who is expected to take a step forward during his second season in Atlanta. There are currently six wings on the roster, not including Isaia Cordiner, who isn’t expected to play NBA basketball until the 2016-17 season. With the hype of free agency dying down, the Hawks’ roster seems close to its’ final appearance. Who will end up being the starter at shooting guard? By Nile Goodwyn 7 years ago The Atlanta Hawks have great depth at the wing positions with a mix of youth and experience.
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