NBA Draft: Hawks' draft Jeff Teague

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NBA Draft: Hawks' draft Jeff Teague

The Atlanta Hawks took Wake Forest point guard Jeff Teague with the 19th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Wake Forest's Jeff Teague.

Teague averaged 18.8 points during his sophomore season at Wake Forest.

The Hawks hope Teague will be their point guard of the future and possibly the present.

Hawks GM Rick Sund said Teague may be the best point guard athlete in the draft.

There are questions about Teague's defensive ability.

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Wake Forest's Jeff Teague.

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