Hawks Report podcast: Looking back at the perfect week

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives the lane against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, right, tries to shoot over Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, left, drives to the basket as Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr., right, attempts to block the shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Oubre was ejected from the game after review of the foul. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after being called for an offensive foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) guards against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, right, drives around Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Hawks guard Delon Wright (0) passes around Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20), center, is guarded by Charlotte Hornets forwards Cody Martin, left, and Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives around Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) shoots while guarded by Atlanta Hawks forward Kevin Knox II (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, center, moves past Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari, left, and forward John Collins, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives the lane against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

By AJC Sports

Updated Jan 24, 2022

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new podcast, the Hawks Report hosted by Sarah K. Spencer, released its second episode Monday as the Hawks capped a perfect 4-0 week.

Following up the premiere featuring Hawks power forward John Collins, Spencer’s second guest is Hawks and Bally Sports Southeast play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun. Rathbun shared his thoughts on the rise of second-year center Onyeka Okongwu, the defensive prowess of De’Andre Hunter and what the Hawks (21-25) need to do to continue trending in the right direction.

He also shared some personal stories from calling games over the years and his experience working with hall-of-famer Dominique Wilkins.

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