And with the number one pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks select...
Wouldn't that be great to be hearing on the evening of Thursday, June 20? (assuming you're a fan of the Hawks, of course)
Isn't about time that the Hawks actually won a NBA draft lottery? Afterall, there have been several teams to land the number one overall pick with far less of a liklihood percentage than 10.5%. So why not us?
Jon Chuckery explains how much the culture and overall view of the Hawks and this city could change if landing the number one pick were to happen on May 14.
It's assumed that whomever lands the number one pick will draft Zion Williamson. Chuckery believes that landing Williamson would instantly increase the Hawks' legitamacy as a playoff contender, therefore making the Hawks a more attractive team for a big name free agent down the road. But also, landing Williamson would have several other benefits for the city including increased season ticket and merchandise sales...