Pat Benson

Pat Benson covers the Atlanta Hawks for Sports Illustrated's All Hawks. He has covered the NBA for several years and is the author of "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)".

Articles From This Author

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) brings the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Leandro Bolmaro (9) in the first quarter at Target Center.

Dec 6, 2021

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) while defended by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) during the first quarter at Target Center.

Dec 6, 2021

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) a layup while Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends during the first quarter at Target Center.

Dec 6, 2021

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) attempts a dunk against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena.

Dec 5, 2021

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball defended by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the first half at State Farm Arena.

Dec 5, 2021

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half at State Farm Arena.

Dec 5, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) walks to the locker room after a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Lakers 100-87.

Dec 4, 2021

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena.

Dec 3, 2021

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball up the court against the Miami Heat during the first half at FTX Arena.

Dec 3, 2021

Nov 1, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates after a made basket against the Washington Wizards in the second half at State Farm Arena.

Dec 3, 2021

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts as he collides with Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) and forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

Dec 3, 2021

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) after a guard Ben Simmons (not pictured) dunk during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center.

Dec 3, 2021

Recording artist Waka Flocka Flame in attendance during the second half of the MLS Eastern Conference Championship between the Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Nov 30, 2021

Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) sits on the bench prior to the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during game three of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

Nov 30, 2021

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) looks on in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

Nov 29, 2021

Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum

Nov 29, 2021

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) tries to get past Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first quarter at State Farm Arena.

Nov 27, 2021

New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (67) and Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) fight for a loose ball in the third quarter during game five in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

Nov 27, 2021

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Roby (22) goes to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) defends during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Nov 22, 2021

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Oklahoma City won 118-109.

Nov 22, 2021

The shoe of Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) on the court during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at State Farm Arena.

Nov 21, 2021

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half at State Farm Arena.

Nov 20, 2021

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena.

Nov 20, 2021

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) shoots defended by Atlanta Hawks center Clint Cappella (15) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 113-105.

Nov 20, 2021

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at State Farm Arena.

Nov 19, 2021

Atlanta Hawks joined by volunteers from UPS to pack and distribute free groceries at pop-pp community event.

Nov 19, 2021

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