Feb 20, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former NBA player Nick Van Exel on the court before a game between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Hawks turnaround last season was keyed by several factors. Among them was an introspective discussion about the playing style of the team. But another was Nate McMillan taking over for Lloyd Pierce as head coach. Atlanta went from six games under .500 to posting the third-best record from that point on.
Now, the Hawks are bringing former player development assistant Nick Van Exel back into the fold, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.