Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Jalen Johnson (Duke) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Hawks were the subject of many rumors in the days leading up to the 2021 NBA Draft. It began with murmurs over suitors for John Collins, continued with Lou Williams’ potential return, and peaked with Cam Reddish being mentioned along with the 20th overall pick for anything ranging from a top-10 pick to another superstar player.