The Atlanta Hawks, despite already boasting the talents of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, drafted guard Kobe Bufkin with the 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. And it's not hard to see why: Bufkin, as the kids say, has that dog in him, which bodes well for his ability to contribute for a team with contending aspirations.

In fact, the Hawks' selection of Bufkin may already have been met with a seal of approval from one of Atlanta, Georgia's finest. During the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty's WNBA contest on Friday night, award-winning hip hop icon 2 Chainz was seen dapping up and having a conversation with the 19-year old guard out of Michigan.

Article Continues Below
More Atlanta Hawks News
Jared McCain, Philadephia 76ers, Matas Buzelis, Chicago Bulls, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Heat, Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Finals
Dyson Daniels, Matas Buzelis highlight NBA Finals correspondents for Thunder-PacersTomer Azarly ·
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball under pressure from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.
Hawks rumors: Dominique Wilkins sounds off on potential Giannis-Trae Young duoMalik Brown ·
Nickeil Alexander-Walker playing for Timberwolves with Timberwolves logo in background.
Ranking Nickeil Alexander-Walker free-agency destinations if he leaves TimberwolvesBailey Bassett ·
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half at State Farm Arena.
Hawks’ Trae Young puts Marcus Morris on blast for ridiculous ‘passing’ narrativeMalik Brown ·
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center.
Trae Young’s 5-word message after All-NBA snubTomer Azarly ·
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) after the Bucks defeated the Hawks at State Farm Arena.
Hawks rumors: Bill Simmons envisions Giannis joining Trae Young with blockbuster tradeJackson Stone ·

2 Chainz has always been one of the biggest ambassadors of the city of Atlanta, seeing as he was born and raised in the city, so this interaction is nothing to sniff at for Kobe Bufkin. Nevertheless, it's certainly interesting to ponder what the two are talking about. Perhaps 2 Chainz is just making sure that Bufkin settles in nicely in the city, or perhaps the rapper is recommending his favorite spots to dine in around the area.

Whatever the case may be, Bufkin's comfort level will be of utmost importance as he transitions to the professional level. Thus, to see one of the biggest names in the hip hop industry, not to mention one of the proudest products of Atlanta, welcome the newest Hawks guard in this manner will be a welcome sight for fans around the world.