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Atlanta Hawks: Can Paul Millsap Keep Making Three-Pointers?

By Adam McGee

Apr 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after being called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after being called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 3, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports /

Coaching Influence

The influence of what was a new-look coaching staff in Atlanta last season can’t be underestimated when it comes to Millsap, and many other Hawks’ growth. Coming from the San Antonio Spurs, head coach Mike Budenholzer is a strong advocate of the long ball, and he built his development staff as such. In particular, no-one had a greater impact on the Hawks shooting last season than the now Utah Jazz head coach, Quin Snyder.

An assistant in Atlanta last season, Snyder has been credited by the likes of DeMarre Carroll, and indeed Millsap, for helping to transform their shooting game. Snyder isn’t necessarily a specialized shooting coach who looks to completely reconstruct a player’s motion. Instead, he focusses on the more intricate details. According to Carroll, Snyder pointed out a slight footwork adjustment, and that made all the difference for him.

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