What’s being said about the Hawks on social media

The Hawks picked Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin with the 15th overall pick of the first round of the NBA draft Thursday night. In this photo, Bufkin poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Kobe Bufkin hugs family and friends after being selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Kobe Bufkin, right, hugs family and friends after being selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) drives against Indiana guard Trey Galloway (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) drives on Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan's Kobe Bufkin (2) dunks over Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Michigan's Kobe Bufkin (2) against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) defends against Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J.,Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) drives on Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) brings the ball up court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Michigan's Kobe Bufkin (2) blocks the shot of Illinois' Sencire Harris during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) is defended by Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) plays against Wisconsin in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Indiana guard Trey Galloway (32) attempts to block a shot by Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin attempts a layup as Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) and forward Joey Hauser (10) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kobe Bufkin arrives before the NBA basketball draft at Barclays Center, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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The Hawks picked Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin with the 15th overall pick of the first round of the NBA draft Thursday night. In this photo, Bufkin poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

By AJC Sports

Updated June 23, 2023

Here’s a sampling of social media mentions on the Hawks the day after the 2023 NBA draft:

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