The Atlanta Hawks secured the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the first time the franchise took the top spot since the lottery was instituted in 1985. Entering the lottery, Atlanta had the 10th best lottery odds of getting the number one pick. However, the Hawks beat the odds and will now get their choice of any prospect in the 2024 class.

Hawks fans took to social media to react to Atlanta's shocking rise to the top of the draft board. Their reaction ran from excitement to full on conspiracy.

Even Hawks star Dejounte Murray himself chimed in.

” NBA OFF SZN Bouts To Be Crazyyyyyy!!!! Lol,” Murray tweeted.

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However, Pistons fans and NBA fans alike have expressed dismay over the result and even was left surprised with how the team fell from a potential first overall pick down to fifth overall.

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Intriguing prospects lined up as Hawks decide potential number one selection

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The NBA Draft will occur over two nights on June 26 and 27 and there are plenty intriguing prospects that the Hawks will consider selecting with their first overall pick.

Based on their needs, Atlanta could look to filling the gap in their wing position with Colorado's Cody Williams or G League Ignite's Ron Holland, or go big with Duke forward Kyle Filipowski.

Williams will bring toughness on the defensive end, especially with a wide 7'1″ wingspan, with Holland being a potential hit-or-miss prospect with his showing in the past G League season. Meanwhile, Filipowski will provide another big man option for the Hawks, who have Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu moving forward with Clint Capela entering the final year of his contract.

However, based on the best talent available, the Hawks may choose to select top three prospects in big man Alexandre Sarr, French forward Zaccharie Risacher or UConn underclassman Donovan Clingan.