What happened: Atlanta's front office highlighted speed as a defining trait of its 2026 draft haul, noting that both new additions can play with pace. Among every first-round pick, Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor recorded the two fastest combine shuttle times.
Why it matters: Lateral quickness and short-area burst translate directly to defensive versatility and transition play, and pairing the No. 8 and No. 23 picks gives Atlanta two of the most athletic guards and forwards from this class. Building around speed signals the kind of style the team wants to play heading into the 2026-27 season.
By the numbers: Combine shuttle times: Kingston Flemings 2.69 sec, Zuby Ejiofor 2.76 sec — the two fastest among all first-round selections.
What to watch: Watch how the two fit into Atlanta's rotation through summer league and training camp as the franchise leans into a faster style.