Hawks GM Landry Fields believes Atlanta can get impact player right away at No. 1
When asked by HoopsHype if he believed a prospect with this pick could have an impact soon, Hawks executive Landry Fields replied, “Yeah, yeah. I think absolutely. I think what we’re seeing – and it’s early on right now – there are a lot of guys, and it’s a lot of fun too. So many different types of guys and different variations.”
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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We’re set to chat with Landry Fields post-Lottery in a minute or so. – 4:59 PM
We’re set to chat with Landry Fields post-Lottery in a minute or so. – 4:59 PM
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Hawks general manager Landry Fields said he was “in shock” when he learned his franchise owned the top pick. “You look at the percentages. But when I saw it wasn’t us between 10 and 12, it launched us to the top four. I was like, ‘All right. We have a good shot about this.’ ” said Fields, who did not bring a lucky charm. “A bit of a surprise, but a lot of excitement.” -via Andscape / May 13, 2024
Lauren L. Williams: Landry Fields said that trading the pick isn’t even on the Hawks’ radar, right now. He said they have a lot of homework to do. -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / May 12, 2024
Brad Rowland: Landry Fields on whether there is more pressure having the top pick: “I look at it, frankly, as an opportunity. These are the positions that you want to be in.” -via Twitter / May 12, 2024