The Atlanta Hawks finished the 2008-09 season with a record of 47-35, their best record in ten seasons, and if they want to continue to build on that success, the franchise cannot afford to be complacent. Not only have the Hawks organization endured ten long seasons of suffering, their fan base has suffered right along with them. After finally making it to the second round of the playoffs, the Hawks are entering uncharted waters as expectations are beginning to build.

Not only does the front office need to re-sign the likes of Mike Bibby, Marvin Williams, and Zaza Pachulia this off-season, but they also need to continue to add pieces that can help keep pushing the franchise into the right direction. Atlanta holds the 19th pick in the NBA Draft and although it’s not a high lottery selection, it’s a perfect position to get a guy guy who can come in and contribute right away. The Hawks could really use another big man on the front-line, especially with the possibility of Williams and/or Pachulia leaving the team in the off-season.

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