{"id":162616,"date":"2025-10-14T16:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=162616"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:05:04","slug":"hawks-show-versatile-offense-in-preseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/10\/14\/hawks-show-versatile-offense-in-preseason\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawks Show Versatile Offense In Preseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is no secret the Atlanta Hawks heavily rely on Trae Young<\/a> to orchestrate their halfcourt offense. He can blow by defenders, make the right reads off pick-and-rolls, and pass before defenses react. Teams often double-team the four-time All-Star on the perimeter, forcing his teammates to capitalize on a 4-on-3 situation. Last season, the Hawks’ offense came to a screeching halt when Young sat or opponents limited their transition opportunities.<\/p>\n

Atlanta looks to change that this campaign, and the preseason results look good so far. Kristaps Porzi\u0146\u0123is’<\/a> arrival and Jalen Johnson’s<\/a> return provide\u00a0big boosts to the Hawks’ halfcourt offense.<\/p>\n

Hawks Show Versatile Offense In Preseason<\/h2>\n

Frontcourt Passing Adds Another Dimension<\/h3>\n

Johnson, Porzi\u0146\u0123is, and Onyeka Okongwu<\/a> form one of the best frontcourt trios in the NBA. Together, they bring a mix of athleticism, defensive versatility, shooting, and rim-protection that’s unmatched by most teams. However, their passing skills on the move, on the perimeter and\/or out of the post give the Hawks more ways to run their motion offense. If defenses double-team Young, they all can make teams pay.<\/p>\n

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playing through your big man is the new meta in the NBA<\/p>\n

the Hawks are guaranteed to have 48 minutes of above average playmaking in their frontcourt for the first time ever<\/p>\n

opposing teams will get eviscerated committing 2 defenders to Trae pic.twitter.com\/LfvPEOgB9T<\/a><\/p>\n

— Hawks Film Room (@atlhawksfilm) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n