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NBA Rookie Week: Walter Tavares still a work in progress

Walter Tavares hasn't had a big impact for the Atlanta Hawks during his rookie season but he still could play a big part in the team's future. We take a closer look as part of SB Nation's NBA Rookie Week.

Like his teammate Lamar Patterson, Atlanta Hawks rookie center Walter Tavares isn't your typical NBA rookie given that he was a second round pick in the 2014 Draft and spent the 2015 season playing in Spain for Gran Canaria.

After a standout season in Spain, Tavares drew the attention of several big name European clubs who were rumored to be offering long and lucrative contracts.