NBA Preview: Every Team’s Best And Worst Player On The Roster
Dec 13, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards center
Marcin Gortat(4) defends Atlanta Hawks center
Al Horford(15) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Hawks
Best Player On The Roster: Al Horford
2013-14 Stats: 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds per game (29 games)
Word: Horford missed the majority of the 2013-14 season after tearing his right pectoral muscle, but he’s still clearly the best player currently on the Atlanta Hawks. His presence was missed last season, especially during their postseason run. He brings physicality, scoring and consistent production every night. This was an easy one.
Worst “Good” Player On The Roster: Thabo Sefolosha
2013-14 Stats: 6.3 points, 3.6 rebounds per game (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Word: The Atlanta Hawks picked up Sefolosha this offseason, hoping that he’ll bring some perimeter defensive help to the wing. The only reason why Sefolosha is tabbed as the “worst-best player” on this team is simply because he’s a pretty one dimensional player. He’s a defensive specialist, and not much else.