Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, Atlanta Hawks General Manager Travis Schlenk laid down the characteristics he was looking for in this draft and beyond. (h/t AJC)
Athletic, long, character, skilled...
These are the traits that Schlenk has said is looking for when it comes to targeting/selecting players. Traits that helped him build a potential dynasty in Golden State.
With the 19th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected power forward John Collins from Wake Forest University.
Collins’ selection by the Hawks represents the first draft selection in the Travis Schlenk-era, but he also represents something else: the beginning of a new philosophy when it comes to player personnel in Atlanta.