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Atlanta Hawks: Predicting statistical leaders in major categories

By Duncan Smith

Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shakes hands with center Clint Capela (15) in the final minute of a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shakes hands with center Clint Capela (15) in the final minute of a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks statistical leaders – Rebounds: Clint Capela
Predicted average: 16.0

Trae Young isn’t the only Atlanta Hawk putting up crazy numbers. Clint Capela is doing much the same thing on the boards in his first active season with the Hawks. Last season he led the NBA in rebounding with an average of 14.3 per game, and we can expect him to lead the league once again with an even more impressive average this time around.

Atlanta Hawks statistical leaders – Assists: Trae Young
Predicted average: 10.0

Not only is he the leading scorer, but Trae Young is the leading playmaker as well. He has the ball in his hands a lot and the offense flows through him as the chief facilitator. Young averaged 9.4 assists per game last season, and with a more reliable cast of characters around him (injuries permitting), there’s no reason to think he won’t surpass that mark this season.

Atlanta Hawks statistical leaders – Stocks: Clint Capela
Predicted average: 3.0

Clint Capela’s second entry in these statistical categories comes in the form of stocks, which are combined blocks and steals. He had 0.7 steals and 2.0 blocks a season ago, and as we have high hopes for his 2021-22 campaign, expect to see him outdo those numbers this time around.

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