I’ll let him answer for himself. He’s around…

Hunter and Siler remain. Will the Hawks keep both, or just one? Or neither, and sign somebody else? Hmmmmm.

That wasn’t me dissecting a post. That was me trying to subtly make the point that pretty much EVERYone I’ve seen post around here agrees that we need to take pressure off JJ, not put more pressure on him (much less ask him to carry the team). Pretty much everyone seems to agree that the Hawks path to the title should mimic that of the ‘04 Pistons. So your last paragraph seemed to be railing against arguments that were never made.

I doubt Woody will get into comical despair this season. If he cannot get it done with this team, he knows it is time to pack the bags. I do expect him to be successful this year. However, I think that success comes with some shift in plans before Christmas. I don’t know what changes over the next 2 months, but personally, I am turning that from a frustration to a source of entertainment.

Next source of entertainment, alternate plans for revenue enhancement around the league.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-10-19-2278912531_x.htm

I would not be shocked if part of the NBA ref settlement includes allowing them to make extra money from personal appearances. Get a NBA ref for your summer league game at the local gym only $2,500

BWAF

That comment was not a quote. Sorry you didn’t like my choice of words. There has been criticism of JJ’s lack of ability to lead and perform in the playoffs and in the 4th quarter. on 790 the Zone listen to the latest Woody interview for one example. Other examples are littered throughout posts on these blogs for the last two years. In the past you seemed to put the fault on Woody and his system or plays. My critique was more general and blamed style of play and shot attempts by the back court.

The performance in the last game was example of how the Hawks back court can play a more up tempo pass first type of basketball. I hope JT and Crawford fight for minutes through passing and assists. I believe it will inspire JJ and Bibby to do the same.

The wallet is out and I have my credit in hand but I still won’t buy our “new style of play” until I see more of it. Can we play this well against a good defensive team.

I am not nearly as interested or proficient in dissecting posts. I am much more interested in the Hawks going to the next level and we now have a much better blue print to build from.

I’m sorry, KevinA, but who has ever said that??

Cut and paste,
I like to keep the box score while listening to the game. last night I noticed that most of our guards had more assists than shot attempts for much of the game. This is the kind of ball movement and unselfish play that leads to big wins.

Ray, I’ll take the poke in the eye with a grin. But who was to know Crawford would dish out 9 assists. We all look at past and comments from numbers to get a feel for what kind of a player a new addition is. I certainly had not looked at anything that would prepare me for Crawford’s performance.

I will glean satisfaction from seeing the Hawks play great by spreading the ball around. The front court had one more attempt than the back court. 32/31 with the PF’s putting up 14 shots. Great balance.

Nobody had to be a star in this game. I contend all the talk about needing another one is overrated. All the talk on JJ needing to put the team on his back is BS. vava74 pointed how “goals” for each player are unattainable. We are not a 120 PPG team. Our goal for the back court should be 30 assists per night. Who cares who scores. Time for the stars to eat ego’s and win ball games.

Once again I give props to Crawford for more assists than attempts.