Remember when Kristaps Porzingis was slowed by illness? Well, a fully recovered “Unicorn” is now dominating EuroBasket, much to the Atlanta Hawks’ delight! Could this mean a completely revitalized offense is on the horizon for Atlanta this NBA season?

Atlanta Hawks fans have every reason to be optimistic as their key offseason acquisition, Kristaps Porzingis, has displayed a spectacular return to form during EuroBasket, showcasing a complete recovery from his previous ailments.

Last season, the towering forward was significantly hampered by a debilitating illness contracted in late February, which caused him to miss numerous games and severely limited his performance during the playoffs for his former team. This period was marked by lingering fatigue, dizziness, and moments of feeling faint, underscoring the severity of his condition and its impact on his overall play.

The Celtics’ decision to trade Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks this summer was a strategic, cost-cutting move, and it now appears the Hawks have secured a fully revitalized version of the former NBA All-Star, ready to make an immediate impact.

His recent EuroBasket performance was nothing short of dominant. Porzingis logged over 27 minutes on the court, demonstrating remarkable efficiency by not missing a single two-point shot, going a perfect 8-for-8. He further solidified his offensive prowess by scoring 14 points in the paint and earning 13 free throws.

This impressive display is particularly encouraging for the Atlanta Hawks, who are keen to inject new energy into an offense that ranked a modest 18th in efficiency last season. Porzingis’s ability to perform at such a high level suggests he will be a crucial component in their renewed offensive strategy.

With Kristaps Porzingis now integrated into the squad, Head Coach Quin Snyder can confidently implement his preferred “five-out” system. This strategic approach ensures that star point guard Trae Young will be surrounded by shooters at every position, creating ample spacing and offensive opportunities.

A healthy Porzingis, standing at 7-foot-2, is poised to capitalize on many easy basket opportunities. Trae Young, renowned as one of the NBA’s elite lob passers, will undoubtedly leverage Porzingis’s height and athleticism, making him a formidable threat in the paint and a significant boost to the Hawks’ scoring potential.

The NBA offseason continues to unfold, but Porzingis’s EuroBasket heroics provide a clear indication that the Atlanta Hawks have secured a formidable talent whose health and performance could dramatically alter their fortunes in the upcoming season.