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Atlanta Hawks: 10 Points About The East’s Surprise Package

By Adam McGee

Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry takes questions while introducing Mike Budenholzer as the new head coach during a press conference at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
May 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry takes questions while introducing Mike Budenholzer as the new head coach during a press conference at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

The San Antonio Connection

For those of you unfamiliar with the Hawks, the organization is currently following a very defined blueprint in the hopes of achieving success. Just like most franchises around the NBA, Atlanta dreams of emulating the San Antonio Spurs, but the difference here is that the Hawks have actually put steps into action to make it happen.

Starting with the appointment of Danny Ferry, a man who was brought up and embedded in the Spurs organization, as general manager, the Hawks began to make decisions with more than a touch of a Spurs feel to them.

They hired Mike Budenholzer, longtime Spurs assistant, as coach, they started drafting European players, and they implemented an unselfish, ball-movement based style of play on the court. Sound familiar?

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