Kingston Flemings may have already found his quickest path to Hawks minutes

Garrett Brown argues that rookie point guard Kingston Flemings could earn early playing time for the Atlanta Hawks primarily through his defensive intensity. Following Atlanta's 132-123 preseason loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Flemings stood out by consistently pressuring opposing ball handlers full court and forcing turnovers against experienced players like Ty Jerome.

The writer notes that head coach Quin Snyder values high-effort perimeter defense as the Hawks emphasize physicality. Brown believes that learning from teammates Dyson Daniels and Lu Dort will help Flemings carve out a rotation role before his offensive game fully matures.