The Atlanta Hawks Still Can't Challenge The Knicks

Podcast: Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks · Locked On Podcast Network, Gavin Schall, Xavier Justin

Opublikowano: 2026-09-24

The Atlanta Hawks double down on fierce perimeter defense—can they finally crack the East’s elite, or will size concerns haunt them again? Gavin Schall and Brad Rowland break down Atlanta’s post-playoff identity after their hard-fought series loss to the New York Knicks, spotlighting Jalen Johnson’s rise, the impact of new additions like Lou Dort and Aaron Wiggins, and the calculated decision not to make a blockbuster splash this offseason. Key topics include the Hawks’ offseason strategy, concerns about rim protection after struggles containing Karl-Anthony Towns, and whether self-awareness and patience will pay off in an incr...