Hawks' New Frontcourt Duo | Atlanta Hawks News

ESPN gave the Hawks an A- for their draft class, spotlighting Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, and Henri Veesaar. While Flemings gets the hype, the real long-term gem may be Ejiofor and Veesaar’s frontcourt combo — built to fix Atlanta’s biggest weakness: big man depth. Ejiofor, a six-foot-nine defensive anchor and switchable force, counters last season’s playoff struggles against bigger opponents. Veesaar brings the seven-foot rim protection they’ve lacked, even if his defense needs polish. Together, they force defenses to choose between stopping the paint or guarding the perimeter — with Ejiofor dominating inside and Veesaar stretching the floor from beyond the arc. Their chemistry could be the key to unlocking a new Hawks identity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f3b6b36e58c9ebf