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Atlanta Hawks: What To Expect From Mike Scott’s Return?

By Adam McGee

Apr 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past Atlanta Hawks power forward Mike Scott (32) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 111-106. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past Atlanta Hawks power forward Mike Scott (32) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 111-106. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Focus

Scott is all energy and enthusiasm on the offensive end, but he doesn’t bring that intensity with him for every possession on the opposite end of the floor. The biggest issue for the former Virginia Cavalier is that he doesn’t seem to have the type of attention span that’s necessary to see off your opponent for the full 24 seconds of the shot clock.

These lapses in concentration can be costly, and it will definitely be an area that both Scott and the Hawks will be looking to work on. Scott has good length, and decent lateral quickness, so it’s purely the mental side of defense that needs to be honed. If Scott can develop greater awareness, and sustain his focus, his defensive game could be transformed in no time.

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