The Atlanta Hawks are a model of maturation and development in the last few years, as their progress is evident and unquestionable. When Mike Woodson arrived in Atlanta in the 2004/2005 season, the Hawks finished the season with a 13-69 record - a 15% winning rate! Then, the Hawks progressed year after year: 26-56; 30-52; 37-45 and finally, last season, 47-35! Last season I predicted the Hawks to have a successful... Read more

The Hawks were just one game away last season from being the "Cinderella Team", when they took the future champions Celtics to a 7th game in the first round of the playoffs, something amazing, as the Hawks finished the regular season with almost less 30 wins than the Celtics and they had been swept by Boston in the season series. So naturally it is expected that Atlanta can be more competitive this season and all... Read more