The Atlanta Hawks Still Can't Challenge The Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks double down on fierce perimeter defense—can they finally crack the East’s elite, or will size concerns haunt them again? Gavin Schall and Brad Rowland break down Atlanta’s post-playoff identity after their hard-fought series loss to the New York Knicks, spotlighting Jalen Johnson’s rise, the impact of new additions like Lou Dort and Aaron Wiggins, and the calculated decision not to make a blockbuster splash this offseason.Key topics include the Hawks’ offseason strategy, concerns about rim protection after struggles containing Karl-Anthony Towns, and whether self-awareness and patience will pay off in an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference. The hosts debate Atlanta’s best paths forward, how the Knicks match up after their championship run, and which young players could be the difference-makers in a future playoff push. Can the Hawks’ defensive upgrades make them a nightmare matchup, or do roster limitations still loom large?Timestamps00:00 Discussing Knicks vs. Hawks series05:02 Atlanta Hawks' playoff potential07:07 Hawks' realistic team assessment13:02 Evaluating Jalen Johnson's Potential17:49 Atlanta's size issues vs. Knicks21:14 Team defense strategy and trade-offs23:41 Knicks vs. Hawks playoff struggles29:28 Knicks' playoff defense vs. Hawks31:38 Mike Brown's underrated impactFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-knicks/Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nbaSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Cozy EarthHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDON for an exclusive 20%.WayfairPatio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepodFanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM  to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.