Atlanta Hawks: Plenty Of Effort, Shooting Needs To Improve

Atlanta Hawks: Plenty Of Effort, But Shooting Needs To Improve

By Adam McGee | Nov 23, 2014

Nov 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer talks with guard Jeff Teague (0) and others during a time out in the fourth quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Philips Arena. The Lakers won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 21, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans (1) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (8) during the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports /

Shelvin Mack

After being one of the most pleasant surprises for the Atlanta Hawks last year, Shelvin Mack has struggled a little to start out the 2014-15 season. Part of the reason why could be pretty simple, Mack’s minutes are down significantly as he’s been jumped in the rotation by the outstanding play of the young German Dennis Schröder.

It may prove to be a case that with less playing time, the former Butler Bulldog just hasn’t got his feet under him so far this season, and if that’s the case, his numbers should start to improve sooner or later. At 37.1 percent from the field, and only 18.8 percent from behind the arc, Mack is comfortably tracking for his worst ever shooting season.

Having shown himself as a guy capable of knocking down shots on the biggest stage during last year’s playoffs though, Atlanta will be looking to get him firing sooner rather than later.

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