The Atlanta Hawks will be Luke Babbitt’s fourth professional team since he was drafted 16th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft. Babbitt arrives in Atlanta after signing a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. But it was Babbitt’s season in Miami last year that really helped him set the tone for his new start in Atlanta and possibly for the future beyond next season.
With the Heat last season, Babbitt was thrown into the fire when the Heat’s crippling injuries meant that Heat coach Erik Spolestra had to insert Babbitt into the starting lineup.