In the 21st century, the Atlanta Hawks haven’t won a game past the Conference Semifinals. The post-season results of the franchise as a whole has pushed the team into a blind-spot with nobody seeming to notice or acknowledge the team’s relative success. While never having a true superstar player, the Hawks have managed to bput their name in the playoffs every year since 2008. This is the longest streak in the Eastern Conference and second-longest in the NBA behind the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the consistent success, the Hawks have never been considered “contenders”.
Are the Hawks’ off-season results enough to push the team over the hump and into the discussion of Eastern Conference champions?