Hawks’ Playoff Flashback and the Patience Play

Five years ago, the Hawks stunned the NBA with a playoff run that sent fans into euphoria—but since then, they’ve stalled in mediocrity. Was that early success just a fluke? The truth? That shocking run didn’t signal a title contender, and losing Game Six was actually a wake-up call. GM Onsi Saleh must now embrace patience: Johnson, Okongwu, and rookie Risacher need time to grow, not rushed trades or veteran shortcuts. The Hawks’ future isn’t about immediate glory—it’s about building a sustainable core through steady development. Fans? Hold tight. The real championship window is still ahead, but it’s being built one season at a time. 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/d8e331bd04323b18