NBA Draft: Hawks prioritize long-term playmaking with Kingston Flemings at No. 8
24-06-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com

NBA Draft: Hawks prioritize long-term playmaking with Kingston Flemings at No. 8

Atlanta did something a little surprising Tuesday night in the first round of the NBA Draft.Many figured the Hawks would go with size and choose 7-foot-3 Aday Mara out of Michigan at No. 8 overall to get a jumbo center in the fold.Instead, they opted for 6-foot-3 lead guard Kingston Flemings from Houston.It's not a bad pick, but with CJ McCollum re-signing for next season, it made sense that Atlanta would opt for size to shore up their frontline to complement Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga.F
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