Under normal circumstances, a 53-111 record in two seasons would not foster a sense of optimism for an NBA franchise.
But the Atlanta Hawks have built a foundation with John Collins, Kevin Huerter and Trae Young that defies normal circumstances.
The Hawks' next step in rebuilding starts with the 2019 NBA draft on June 20 and resumes 10 days later with the start of free agency.
Let's look ahead to the decisions facing this franchise, including how to find value with multiple draft picks and the best way to use max cap space.