The Atlanta Hawks' decision to fire Landry Fields as general manager has sparked controversy, with many believing it to be a misstep. Fields, who transitioned from assistant GM to his current role in 2022, oversaw a team that, while not achieving postseason success, demonstrated competitive spirit. His key offseason move included trading Dejounte Murray for Dyson Daniels, a rising star and Defensive Player of the Year finalist. Unfortunately, the Hawks missed the playoffs, partly due to Jalen Johnson's injury. Yet, the organization made several promising additions, such as Rookie of the Year finalist Zaccharie Risacher and effective contract negotiations for Onyeka Okongwu and Johnson. With the roster showing signs of improvement, Fields' dismissal leaves many questioning what could have been.