The Atlanta Hawks added a familiar face to their training camp mix on Sept. 8, bringing in Devon Higgs on a camp deal that gives him a shot without adding to the team’s current roster crunch.
With 17 players on the roster and 15 spots available, Atlanta can keep evaluating without forcing a bigger decision right away. Higgs will practice with the team, take part in media day activities, and try to do enough in front of the front office and coaching staff to earn a guaranteed contract later this fall.
For Hawks fans, this isn’t a mystery name. Higgs already spent time with Atlanta during Summer League two months ago, and the fit was easy to spot.
The Suwanee, Georgia, native and Peachtree Ridge High School graduate appeared in six games across Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, posting 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He shot 49.5% from the field, hit 64.5% from inside the arc, and struggled from three-point range at 22.2%.
Atlanta’s Summer League group was built around Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, Asa Newell and Henri Veesaar, but those players did not appear in every game. When they were out, Higgs got more on-ball chances, and he made the most of them. His downhill aggression and his ability to finish above the rim stood out as one of the quieter stories of the summer.
His two biggest outings came against Washington and Memphis. Against the Wizards, Higgs scored 22 points and added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in an 83-91 loss. Against the Grizzlies, he delivered another 22-point performance, finishing with five rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Atlanta’s 96-82 win.
What makes Higgs interesting is simple: he wants the ball in motion. His scoring comes from attacking the rim, embracing contact in the paint, and using his speed in transition. He also has enough burst and handle to get past defenders from the triple threat and create pressure before the defense can settle.
The next step is where the challenge begins. Higgs’ playmaking and perimeter shot are the two areas that need the most work.
The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 1.7 turnovers and 1.2 assists per game in Summer League, and he had trouble consistently finding the open man when handling pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop action. Better reads when defenses rotate would make his rim pressure even more dangerous and create easier looks for the team.
A more reliable three-point shot would change the whole equation. If defenders have to respect him on the outside, his first step becomes even more dangerous, and that opens the door for him to blow by them and get back to the paint.
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