Fans divided as Atlanta Hawks reportedly closing in Quin Snyder for head coach: "Trae about to turn into Jose Alvarado", "Trae on his next victim"

The Atlanta Hawks are speeding up their process in pursuit of Quin Snyder as their next head coach. The Hawks fired Nate McMillan after a 29-30 start to the season. Snyder was reportedly among their preferred options and they could be on the verge of landing the former Utah Jazz coach.

Here's what The Athletic's Shams Charania reported about Snyder and the Hawks:

"Sources: The Atlanta Hawks have started formal discussions with former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder and are attempting to swiftly hire Snyder as the team's new head coach."

NBA fans had a divided opinion on Quin Snyder as the Atlanta Hawks' next hire. Superstar Trae Young was frequently mentioned after these reports emerged. Snyder's teams have been efficient defensively, one of Young's glaring weaknesses. Here's what one fan wrote on Twitter reacting to Snyder's links to the Hawks:

"Trae bout to turn into Jose Alvarado"

Another fan took a jab at Young for not getting along well with his former coaches McMillan and Lloyd Pierce:

"Trae on his next victim"

Here are some more reactions that followed:

Atlanta Hawks and Quin Snyder have a mutual interest

Reports have stated the Atlanta Hawks' interest in Quin Snyder, but according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, it's mutual. The former Utah Jazz head coach seems ready to take charge with a different team. The Hawks emerged as an intriguing option for him at this stage.

Snyder gets a team capable of making the playoffs and has plenty of talent at their disposal. The team has one of the best starting units in the league, with stars like Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, John Collins, DeAndre Hunter and Clint Capela. It's a young core with tremendous upside, but they haven't unlocked their potential.

Before adding Murray, the Hawks had already made the playoffs two years in a row. In 2021, they made it to the Conference Finals, defeating the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers in the first two rounds before falling to the eventual champions Milwaukee Bucks in six games.

The Hawks could do better with a new voice in the locker room, while Snyder will be keen to explore the change of scenery and turn another young team into a potential contender. His resume speaks for itself, and if he can help the team improve on defense, the Hawks could be a threat.