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Atlanta Hawks: Shelvin Mack Returns On 3-Year Deal

By Adam McGee

Mar 5, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) passes the ball around Indiana Pacers point guard C.J. Watson (32) in the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) passes the ball around Indiana Pacers point guard C.J. Watson (32) in the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

Control

The point guard’s job is to manage and control the game in order to give their team the best opportunity of winning. This is exactly what Shelvin Mack does on a nightly basis. He’s not necessarily the flashiest of players you’ll see in the NBA, but Mack makes the correct decision more often than not.

This is backed up by Mack’s efficient use of the ball last season. The 24-year-old ranked eighth in the NBA among point guards in terms of his assist to turnover ratio. Mack averaged 3.04 assists for every turnover, a stat that made him popular with teammates and coaches alike.

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