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Atlanta Hawks: Should Al Horford Take More Three-Pointers?

By Adam McGee

Nov 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Mavericks 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Mavericks 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 30, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks power forward Al Horford (15) and power forward Paul Millsap (4) pose with head coach Mike Budenholzer (center) during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks power forward Al Horford (15) and power forward Paul Millsap (4) pose with head coach Mike Budenholzer (center) during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Fluidity

Since the arrival of coach Mike Budenholzer last summer, Atlanta has seen a complete overhaul of their style of play and offensive philosophy. In an attempt to replicate the success of the Spurs, Budenholzer is building a team with an unselfish mindset, where every player is capable of hurting the opposition.

The improvements in Paul Millsap and DeMarre Carroll‘s three-point shooting played a significant impact in the Hawks success in adjusting to the style last year. Then you have a guy like Pero Antic, who, as highlighted in the Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, can cause the opposing big men endless headaches due to the threat he offers from deep. If Horford could offer similar production, opposing defenses would never be able to rest around the Hawks.

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