Unicaja's Croatian center Luka Zoric (L) vies with Elan Chalon's US center Shelden Williams (R) during the Euroleague Group B basketball match Unicaja Malaga vs Elan Chalon-sur-Saone at the J.M. Martin Carpena sports palace in Malaga on December 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO / JORGE GUERRERO (Photo credit should read Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images)
The Atlanta Hawks were the beneficiaries of their own due diligence last season. Despite dealing with numerous injuries, they still managed to make a deep run in the postseason. And they got glimpses of the potential of a young core that will seek consistency in the upcoming campaign.