The Hawks couldn't sit still after all. In order to strive to become better next season, the Hawks finally chose to trade veteran Gallinari and three first-round picks to get Spurs star Dejounte Murray. . Therefore, the US media listed the Eagles' strongest five-man starting lineup for the 2022-23 season. What can Dejounte Murray give the Eagles?
point guard- Trae Young
In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 28 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists per game. The 23-year-old Trae Young averaged 15 points per game in the playoffs and was a bit disappointing, but his style of play is very suitable for this small ball era without defense, of course only in the regular season. His size is too easy to target in the playoffs.
Shooting Guard-Dejounte Murray
In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists per game. The current 25-year-old Dejounte Murray is also a forward-back swingman . He needs a certain amount of ball rights. He is likely to conflict with Trae Young's style of play.
small forward- De'Andre Hunter
In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. The 24-year-old De'Andre Hunter is the Hawks' swingman. He started 52 of the 53 games last season. He was also one of the Hawks' best players in the playoffs.
Power Forward-John Collins
In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. The 24-year-old John Collins was clamoring for a big contract from the Hawks before, but he was given a big contract and averaged only 9 points and 4 rebounds per game in the playoffs. Although he still has potential to be tapped when he is young, the Eagles still seem to be looking for a trade to send him away.
Center- Capela
In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. Capela, who is currently 28 years old, has often suffered from injuries recently. He is also one of the players with the most trading rumors for the Hawks. Perhaps the Hawks should really look for a center with greater height and shooting ability. Although Capela has good fighting spirit, his weaknesses are easily targeted in the playoffs.
