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Atlanta Hawks: Can Shelvin Mack Improve Again?

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 27, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack (8) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Playmaking

Mack had 271 assists last season as compared to only 199 in the previous 95 games of his career. That wasn’t just a case of him playing greater minutes than at any other stage in his career either, as Mack posted his highest assists per 36 minutes mark at 6.5 last season too. With a definite newfound confidence, Mack showed no signs of difficulty in leading the bench unit’s offense for the Hawks.

Mack is a talented passer, but he is also incredibly savvy. Generally, a top class decision maker, Mack’s basketball IQ allows him to maximize his skills. When the correct move is to pass, Mack will drop the ball off to a teammate, while if there’s a greater shooting opportunity, he’ll show no hesitation in taking that on either.

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