Quin Snyder’s Hawks era is accelerating. The young core—Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard, Jalen Johnson, and Dyson Daniels—gets a seasoned system architect in Snyder, raising the ceiling for Atlanta’s offense and defense while preserving youthful upside. With the Hawks sitting on valuable draft capital and potential asset moves, Snyder could turn a promising group into a playoff-ready, long-term contender—provided health and chemistry cooperate.