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Atlanta Hawks: How Will Pero Antic’s 2nd Season Look?

By Adam McGee

Jan 10, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) reacts to a foul call against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) reacts to a foul call against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 19, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) is pushed by Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) in game one during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Atlanta defeats Indiana 101-93. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) is pushed by Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) in game one during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Atlanta defeats Indiana 101-93. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Toughness

By all accounts, Pero Antic seems to be one of the most gentle and generous players in the NBA when he’s off the court, but things are a little different during play. On the court, Antic takes on the persona of a Balkan warrior, with his shaved head and formidable beard doing little to contradict his attitude.

At a time when the league is getting less and less fond of physicality, Antic is a player who thrives in contact.

He needs to exert that power more often too. If he does so, he’ll find plenty of big guys who are uncomfortable with it, and back down from the challenge. Antic’s toughness, both physically and mentally, isn’t necessarily the norm in the NBA, so he should make it a primary intention to utilize his advantage.

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