Former NBA wing Kyle Korver is returning to the Atlanta Hawks in a front office role. He was previously a player development coach with the Brooklyn Nets last season. While this role will not be coaching he still brings a familiar face and 17 years of NBA experience with him to his old team. Korver spent four seasons and some change with the Atlanta Hawks where he averaged his career best and earned his lone All-Star appearance. He only played longer with the Philadelphia 76ers in his career.
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing the hire of Kyle Korver to a front office role, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Korver played in Atlanta from 2012-17, making the All-Star team in 2015. He was a Nets player development coach last season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 19, 2022
In his 17-year NBA career, Kyle Korver averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 44.2 percent and a three-point percentage of 42.9 percent. The former NBA wing is considered one of the best shooters in NBA history and was a talented role player in his career. His role with the Atlanta Hawks should help the team continue to develop into playoff contenders.
Lots of Nets praised Kyle Korver last season. He notably helped out Kessler Edwards, Nic Claxton, and Ben Simmons with shooting. He was a Nets player development coach last season. https://t.co/ABAk3QxXv1
— Chris Milholen (@CMilholenSB) July 19, 2022
The Atlanta Hawks have made aggressive moves to try and compete for an NBA Championship with Trae Young. Adding Kyle Korver to the front office can help the team add more experience and perhaps one day win an NBA Championship.
