The two-way guard became a fan favorite down the stretch after honing his game in College Park - can he take another leap this year?
If the Hawks really did find a hidden gem in Krejci last year, he'll get an opportunity to shine in 2024-25.
From there, he continued to step his game up. He took on difficult defensive assignments, like Jayson Tatum when the Celtics came to Atlanta, and played a massive role in the Hawks' overtime win against Boston. Krejci did not shy away from the challenge of stepping into the defensive void left by the absences of Jalen Johnson and Saddiq Bey. His presence as a two-way player was massive for Atlanta and undoubtedly played a role in them securing a play-in berth.
"The Hawks might have unearthed a bench shooter with size in Krejci, making his new four-year, $10 million dollar contract a bargain. While he is not a lockdown defender, he has the size and agility to bother wings. For example, he took on the Tatum assignment in both of their wins over the Celtics and did relatively well.
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