Atlanta Hawks. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Hawks improved their team defense out of sight last season. The main reason for this was the addition of pivot Clint Capela. They received Capela via trade from the Houston Rockets, only having to give up a future second-round pick and Evan Turner.
Capela put up some amazing numbers last season. He led the NBA in rebounds per game and was top-5 in blocks per game. He was even able to collect his first triple-double which included an amazing ten blocks against the Minnesota Timberwolves.