Atlanta Hawks: Don’t Expect Immediate Help From Draft
Kevin Seraphin is one of the project centers who might be available to the Hawks in the draft.
Hawks assistant GM Dave Pendergraft watched dozens of college prospects throughout the season. When it ended, he was “excited” about the possibilities for the team’s No. 24 overall draft pick, figuring the Hawks would have several good prospects to choose from during the June 24 draft.
But then Pendergraft scrutinized Synergy Sports video and data, evaluated prospects’ workouts and interviews and took note of their physical measurements.
“Now, as things start to dwindle down, I’m really not so sure about that,” Pendergraft said today.
Pendergraft was fresh back from pre-draft workouts for 42 less-heralded prospects in Minneapolis this week. Of those players, Pendergraft said “a handful” were first-round material. With the Hawks picking near the bottom of the first round, those workouts plus the 23 prospects they plan to bring in between now and the draft are more important than the Chicago camp for top prospects (which have become less useful, anyway, with most players opting not to work out).
Pendergraft ranks the top five prospects, in order, as Kentucky’s John Wall, Ohio State’s Evan Turner, Kentucky’s DeMarcus Cousins, Georgia Tech’s Derrick Favors and Syracuse’s Wesley Johnson. He said one or two of those players will face a steep learning curve but that all should be good players by the end of the season.
After those five, he said the draft becomes “very, very hard to predict” but he thinks teams can find rotation players as low as No. 20 in the order, depending on their needs. “If that player is a worker, by the All-Star break they will be giving you some minutes,” he said.
The talent drops off after those top 15 or 20. So unless the Hawks move up in the order, Pendergraft doesn’t expect this draft to be deep enough for the Hawks to find a player who’s ready to contribute now.
“I think we will get a piece,” he said. “I don’t think we will necessarily get a rotational piece. We can get a player who after some seasoning can stay in the NBA for a while, that can make a career out of it. If we can keep our roster intact I don’t see a lot of playing time. It will be a situation where we take advantage of our D-League affiliate.”
The Hawks have rarely used the D-League: Othello Hunter and Thomas Gardner played a couple games there in 2008-09 but that’s the only time in four years the Hawks sent their young players down to get burn.
Because of the low expectations for the 24th pick, Pendergraft said Joe Johnson’s future has no bearing on the Hawks’ draft preparations. They aren’t going to draft a wing player who can come in and play, anyway, so if Johnson leaves they’ll need to find a veteran to fill that role.
The Hawks were in the market for a shooter at the trade deadline and later had interest in signing free agent center Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Now they’d like to find a shooter or big man in the draft.
Word out of Chicago and Minneapolis was that the center group’s measurements were disappointing as a whole. “I think that happens every year,” Pendergraft said. “They never measure as tall as you want them to measure.”
At least one mock draft predicts the Hawks will select center Kevin Seraphin, who measured 6-9 without shoes and has a 7-3 wingspan.
“Unfortunately, the big bodies that fall to us will be more in the project range,” Pendergraft said. “You have to look at NBA free agents [at center] and say they probably are a better way to go. But if we are going to pick a skill, a need, we need one more shooter.”
Is this draft deep with shooters?
“No,” Pendergraft said. “That’s the [freakin'] problem. There are bunch of guards but not a lot of shooters. There are some good players but they can’t make shots. And the better shooters can’t play a lick of defense.”
The next important evaluation period for the Hawks is another pre-draft camp in New Jersey June 9-11. The Hawks will start bringing in prospects for workouts on Jan. 13 and continue to do so up until June 22.
“Coming into this thing I thought there would be maybe six or seven guys there at [No. 24],” Pendergraft said. “Now that’s shrunk a little bit to maybe three or four. But you never know. The good thing is it’s not going to make or break us because we’ve got good players coming back.”
MC
Tell us what you think about the site
Customer Care »
Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more
AJC Services
Sections
Other Editions
Visitor Agreement | Privacy Statement
© 2013 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
326 comments Add your comment
Rufus1
May 30th, 2010
1:13 pm
Draft
Rufus1
May 30th, 2010
1:14 pm
Draft
Some scouts think this draft is deep.
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2010/05/30/roster_will_get_greener/?page=1
Big Ray
May 30th, 2010
1:23 pm
Ken Strickland ,
Wishing you all the best with that situation. It won’t be easy, but you’ve got our support. Always.
Grandad
May 30th, 2010
1:28 pm
Ken Strickland:
You were the 1st one to greet me when I came on board.
I’ve always appreciated you. / Thanks.
The most important thing for you to know is,
“You are in my prayers”
Now – I have family – that are physicians.
I will check immediately, as to your question.
I’m travelling today…I’ll be back on board tonight.
I will try to have some info.
drmaryb & others have already come forth as I’m sure everyone will.
Hang in there.
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
May God bless you Ken S.
cdog
May 30th, 2010
1:36 pm
NEW CARS, YOU’RE RIGHT WITH SOME THINGS YOU MENTIONED BUT KNIGHT AND WOODSON WAS IN A REBUILDING STAGE.NO GM OR COACH CAN PUSH THE RIGHT BUTTONS AND WIN EVERYTIME.YES, THEY MISSED A FEW BUT THEY PUT THE HAWKS TOGETHER PIECE BY PIECE WHICH TURN INTO A CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDER UNTIL RICK SUND CAME ALONG..SUND CAME INTO A GRAVY TRAIN PUT TOGETHER BY KNIGHT BUT BECAUSE OF HIS STUPIDITY AND RACIST ATTITUDE, HE FIRED WOODSON FOR NO REASON. HE FAILED TO BRING PIECES NEEDED TO GET THE TEAM OVER THE HUMP TO PLAY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP(A QUALITY BIG MAN)BECAUSE HE CHERISHES MONEY OVER A CHAMPIONSHIP.I BET DANNY AINGE WOULD NOT SIT BACK AND NOT BRING IN NECDCESSARY PERSONEL LIKE SUND DOES. THE CELTICS WERE LOSER UNTIL DANNY AINGE CAME IN AND BROUGHT THE NECCESSARY PIECS.HE’S IN POSITION TO WIN ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP.HE WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING FOR 3 IN A ROW THIS YEAR IF GARNETT WOULD NOT HAVE WENT DOWN LAST YEAR.YOU SEE, WE HAVE A DUMMY FOR A GM WHO IS MORE CONCERN WITH MONEY THAN A CHAMPIONSHIP.UNTIL WE GET SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN, THE HAWKS WILL ALWAYS COME UP SHORT.LOOK AT SUND NOW, THE OBVIOUS CHOICE FOR A COACH IS AVERY JOHNSON.HE WILL NOT SIGN HIM BECAUSE HE JOHNSON WILL EXPOSE HIS LACK OF KNOWLEDGE TO YOU ALL.
HoosierHawk
May 30th, 2010
2:07 pm
Based on the Hawks’ draft history, the 24th pick is not worth much. But think about notable late first round draft picks in the last few years:
George Hill (26th pick took Tony Parker’s starting job in the playoffs)
Rajon Rondo (21st- enough said)
Goran Dragic( 45th!! If you watched the suns-lakers series enough said)
Aaron Brooks 26th (has put up 40+ in a game)
Courtney Lee (22nd- Started on last year’s Eastern Conference champs before being traded
David Lee (30th)
Kevin Martin (26th)
Sure, for every one of those guys there are 2 or 3 busts. But the fact is that these guys were drafted by a few smart organizations that win (San Antonio, Phoenix, Boston, etc). They probably also got to play some and develop (ahem ahem Woodson with Jeff Teague, Acie Law, etc)
A lot of people seem high in Jordan Crawford. I had season tickets for his freshman year at IU (before he transferred). He is very hot and cold, and I would not call him a high character player. I’ve read articles that the guy sometimes showed up Eric Gordon in practice (5th pick for the Clippers 2 years ago). But at the same time we called him slouch because he just seemed to hot dog it and not have the high energy/ intensity of a winner. After watching Josh Smith not get back on D and scowl through the magic series, I really think we need guys with grit and heart instead of looking at pure talent. Intangibles go a long way.
I doubt this would go through, but I’d like to see a sign and trade Joe for Stoudamire (get a 3rd team involved because they dont need a sg) , move al to 4, josh to 3, start crawford, pick up a 3 who can shoot because with josh at 3 we’d need a backup who can spread the floor more.
Simpdawg
May 30th, 2010
2:20 pm
Ken Strickland,
I wish you the best in your fight. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Keep your head up Ken. Take care and God Bless.
Bryan
May 30th, 2010
2:25 pm
The hawks need more good bench players.
In free agency the hawks should get Shaquile O’Neal and Rip Hamilton.
drmaryb
May 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
Pendergraft: Don’t expect me to do my job!
RaJaH
May 30th, 2010
2:46 pm
Keep ya head up Ken, stay positive, and know that you are in my family’s rhoughts and prayers!
OK
May 30th, 2010
3:28 pm
JeJe is the only one on this board making any sense. Biby is washed up and needs togo. NOW
Eric Bledsoe? Have you heard the guy speak? He sounds twice as illiterate as Mike Woodson + J=Smooves stutter.
We NEED this guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfn_0JRe8Qc
^^^^It will be a big mistake to pass on this young man. Get your heads out of your duffle bags.
OK
May 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
I mean, it’s not a game, this is real. Dude is legit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGtjWLyE7HU
OK
May 30th, 2010
3:40 pm
If you havent seen footage of Dex Pittman yet then you have to check it out. Kis is a STEAL in the 2nd pound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe56aljt9U4
JeJe
May 30th, 2010
5:07 pm
Ken Strickland,
My thoughts are with you.
And just in your honor:
FIRE WOODY
Also, OK is right. Get rid of Bibby. Dude is OVERWEIGHT, OUT OF SHAPE, AND NOT INTERESTED IN GETTING IN SHAPE. He had all the opportunity in the world to lose 15 pounds last summer and get in shape, but rather, he looks like Baron Davis, with 1/10th the skill (And B.Diddy isn’t that good anymore) and doesn’t even USE HIS SIZE TO CREATE AN ADVANTAGE
This is how you compete in the East without spending an ungodly amount of money:
1) Marvin + Mo for Hedo
2) Hire Avery
3) Get Avery to teach Teague how to play. If Rondo can develop a jumpshot, so can Teague
4) Resign Joe
5) Resign all our bench bigs (Collins, RandMo, J.Smith)
This is VERY simple to do. Hedo has bad trade value now and has years left on his contract. OH WAIT: SO DOES MARVIN. Marvin has FOUR years left and a PLAYER’S option on the 5th
COME ON SUND
doc
May 30th, 2010
5:59 pm
ken, first of all most are able to live on and on with that form of cancer. i dont know your stage but it doesnt matter what stage it is you can take your time to investigate and do it the way you want it done. ken it wasnt my specialty but i might be able to help you think it through if you get into muddy waters. i can sniff through stuff and maybe give you some insight you might not have noticed. let me know if you have any specific questions and maybe we can chat a bit then let me do my research. until then you know i am on your side.
i know that you have beaten some big health issues in the past and no reason to think you cant now. dr M B has given you a huge amount of stuff already to sift through so i will leave it at that. i also can offer some info on alternative supports that might help to if you wish.
JeJe
May 30th, 2010
6:23 pm
I’ve posted this thought 300,169 times but still it has not been addressed:
GEARON TOLD SUND HE’D GO INTO THE LUXURY TAX IF IT MEANT WE’D HAVE A WINNING PRODUCT ON THE FLOOR. So WHY is there NO REPORT EVER of Joe recruiting a LBJ or Wade to come here? Why is there no mention of Amare or Bosh? Why are we the one team in this league that never is in rumors or gets star players?
Hoops
May 30th, 2010
6:33 pm
Ken,
I will pray for you each day. I believe in God and I know that He can do all things. I will put you in His hands and that is the best hands that I can put you in. He is the GREAT PHYSICIAN! God bless you!
drmaryb
May 30th, 2010
6:55 pm
Doc
I was eagerly awaiting your comments for Ken. I have been researching all day for him.
Trying to save him the time & energy it takes to read all the informative stuff. I feel better, now that you have spoken.
Happy Memorial Day & be safe all my friends on the blog. I’m a professional drinker, so I will be at home.
I don’t do amateur night at the APOLLO at this stage of my life. So, fellas – please don’t drink and drive.
Oh, and don’t eat too much pork! Hehehe!
JoJo the Godfather
May 30th, 2010
8:12 pm
It will be proposed 100 times over the next several days. Here’s a comparison. Who would you rather have?
Marvin is about to turn 24. 6′9″ 240 lbs. Shot 45% from floor, 30% from 3, and 82% from line. Avg’d 10 pts, 5 rebs, 1 asst. Makes $30M over next 4 years (4th yr is player option).
Hedo just turned 31. 6′10″ 220 lbs. Shot 41% from floor, 37% from 3, and 77% from lne. Avg’d 11 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asst. Makes $44M over next 4 years (4th yr is player option).
I’d rather have Marvin and the $3.5M a year difference in salary. Especially in the 3rd and 4th years of the contracts when Hedo will be 33 & 34.
Sautee
May 30th, 2010
9:39 pm
Gee, this blog makes me wonder what ever happened to the blogger who went by the handle “Realist”?
Heh heh.
Steven A.
May 30th, 2010
9:47 pm
I would rather have a 39 year old HEDO than a 24 year old MARVIN anyday. HEDO has what you
can not teach knuckleheads, and its called intangibles..Dude is a winner.
Ken Strickland
May 30th, 2010
10:10 pm
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL ATLANTA HAWKS FANS!!!!!!!!!!! At first, I intended to keep it to myself, but I remembered how much it helped me to have the support of my friends and family in my recovery from the stroke in suffered. In the grand scheme of things, this is no different.
I’ll attack this with the same determination and fervor I had in wanting Woodson fired(smile). I didn’t ask my doctor any questions when I had the chance, because I was too shocked. You go in looking to get the results of a routine biopsy, and you hear the word cancer, and it takes on an entirely different perspective when it’s you.
This might sound crazy, but my reason for wanting to know about the possible side effects is because I want to know if I’ll be able to effectively take care of the love of my life, a 94lb 9yr old female Doberman Pinscher, without help.
AGAIN, THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT AND CONCERN!!!!!
doc
May 30th, 2010
10:24 pm
you dont have to worry about taking care of you dog ken unless … well i wont go there.
laughing a lot is a huge medicine ken, even the crude stuff. heh heh
kelvin davis
May 30th, 2010
10:42 pm
If we keep all of our draft picks and don’t make any moves I recommend that we take Eric Bledsoe if he is there at pick 24.. If he isn’t there then I say we get Sharron Collins from Kansas.. As much as some don’t believe it players that stay all 4 years in college transition to the pros well… I could see Sharron Collins having the same impact as Darren Collison had with New Orleans.. And hands down with our 2nd round pick I say we go get Dexter Pittman from Texas.. He is the 7ft version of Glenn Davis and would be a hell of a player for us.. And for the person that pointed out the trade scenario of Marvin Williams for Hedo.. I like that alot!!… Tell me what yall think about what I said please
Grandad
May 30th, 2010
11:03 pm
Ken S. – Just got home.
“I didn’t ask my doctor any questions”
I would have reacted the very same.
I have a family member (physician) with whom I consulted
(discreetly) and gathered some info.
She said “your Dr. would answer alot of your questions.”
She continued – “you will need to find a:
“Urologist” who specializes in prostate cancer.”
He will lead you through this.
My surgeon [I have my own old age body parts] is wonderful.
He is also a friend.
If you would like, I will talk with him and find out
who is the best Urol./prost.spec. in the Atl.
Some of you guys seem to know how to communicate off-line.
If so clue me in, and I’ll get this info to you.
Also, not knowing your family situation, if you need any help;
such as transportation, etc. figure out a way to let me know.
I’m not blowin’ smoke, I mean it.
Sincerely, G-dad.
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
(Deuteronomy 31:8)
JeJe
May 30th, 2010
11:09 pm
Ken Strickland:
We got your back, man
FIRE WOODY (FOR KEN STRICKLAND’S SAKE)
Hawks Fan
May 30th, 2010
11:20 pm
Good lucky Ken. You can take it out (Prostate) be up and around in week , no problems except no more sex. You can take treatment for 6 months to years. Alot of pain and sick but after that time you will feel better. You May are may not be able to have sex. Your age will have alot to do with it. Had friend one took it out the other didn’t. The one that took it out has really been great. the other stays sick. Pray and good luck.
Sex or life, take life….
GT65
May 30th, 2010
11:25 pm
The dog will be fine, just take care of yourselve. Now Fire Paul Hewitt.
Mike Woodson
May 30th, 2010
11:45 pm
FIRE ME!!!!
That was for Ken
Ramon
May 30th, 2010
11:59 pm
May have to hire the Dream head coach for the Hawks lol.
cdog
May 31st, 2010
12:30 am
ken trickland my prayers goes out to you.put your troubles snd burdens in GOD’S HAND THEIR IS NO TROUBLE ONOR PROBLEM HE CAN’T SAID.WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.REMEBER, YOU HAVE TO PRAY AND PUT YOUR TRUST IN GOD.REMEMBER WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY, WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING. TAKE OUT THE ANGER AND HATE IN YOUR FOR YOUR FELLOW MAN AND ASK GOD TO SEND HIS GRACE AND MERCY TO YOU.HOPE YOU GET BETTER.LOVE- CDOG
JeJe
May 31st, 2010
12:47 am
FIRE WOODY
FIRE SUND
FIRE ASG. SELL THE TEAM U CHEAP STIFFS
JeJe
May 31st, 2010
1:29 am
Agreed. Can’t we bring Cenk Akyol over? 2nd round pick money and has had 4 years to develop
JeJe
May 31st, 2010
1:34 am
FIRE MIKE WOODSON
ONLY WOODY LET BAREA, AUGUSTIN, AND NATE HAVE CAREER GAMES. AND THIS IS A GUY WHO CLAIMED TO BE A DEFENSIVE COACH
THANKS FOR PUTTING US THROUGH 4 YEARS OR SO OF MISERY AND 2 YEARS OF OUR YOUNG GUYS GETTING OLDER (NOTHING U DID TO HELP. NO ONE OVERACHIEVED UNDER YOUR “GUIDANCE”)
FIRE SUND
Clyde
May 31st, 2010
1:44 am
Ken Strickland – The 2009 Blogger Of The Year
Exodus 15:26. He is the Lord that healeth thee.
Clyde
May 31st, 2010
1:47 am
Bring Cenk Akyol over and draft Grievis Vasquez
Not Drinking the Kool - Aid
May 31st, 2010
1:48 am
Ken Strickland, usually me and you agree on everything Hawks. I love the way you are not afraid to keep it real about the Hawks and Atlanta sports. We are going to keep you in our prayers, stay strong and keep a positive attitude. I don’t know anyone who is not affected by cancer in some form or another. Ramon, I cannot argue with your Marvin comment but I also look at the numbers Jo Jo mentioned and I don’t think Marvin is a throw away player, at 24 Marvin has room for growth. I would love to have Rudy Gay, or Gerald Wallace but I doubt that happens. Hawks please sign Avery Johnson!
Geemack
May 31st, 2010
2:13 am
Ken Strickland
Your in my prayers, and you will beat this.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 31st, 2010
3:32 am
Well, at least one NBA scout seems to think this is a deep draft.
Keep your head up, Ken Strickland.
vava74
May 31st, 2010
4:40 am
Ken, keep your cool and stay positive. I’m sure that you will come out the winner.
All the best.
O'Brien
May 31st, 2010
6:24 am
Ken S,
We will add you to our prayer list.
Najeh,
I don’t know how deep the draft is. But I know there are guys who can provide a solid 10-1 2mpg when called upon. And its not like we are looking for a starter.
Teague was the 7th PG taken, and he will be competing for a starting job.
Come on hawks, do your research. Make a good pick, hire a good coach to coach him up, and hopefully the player will work his tail off trying to improve.
Hawks Fan
May 31st, 2010
8:07 am
With this article now I know the hawks are losers from the top down the midddle and at the bottom!!! Sell the team to another local owner or move the damn team out of Atlanta!!!
drmaryb
May 31st, 2010
10:24 am
I would like to see how Marvin plays in the vaunted TRIANGLE. He does have a High B-ball IQ. He
Speaks very intelligently when interviewed. He is a system player, but never ONE play called for him to show his stuff! JJ always had the ball in Mr. Woodson’s play – book.
He may look different with a diff coach. He just seemed to float around on OFF. But, was always active on the boards & was an OK finisher & an above average perimeter defender. With his weak jumper? I would like to see him become a slasher like Tony Allen in Boston.
NEW CARS
May 31st, 2010
10:30 am
CDOG,
What’s with the racist comment…Seems like you might be the one with that problem…The fact is, Shelden Williams should never have been picked, Marvin Williams, Josh Childress, Josh Smith and Boris Diaw were all redundant unto each other, so we needed 2 of the four at most….Knight and Woodson are the ones that tied their fate to the likes of Speedy Claxton, Anthony Johnson, Ty Lue and Mike Bibby….If we were going to stretch on Shelden Williams, why didn’t we take Rajon Rondo since he was the perfect-fit point guard for the players in place…What big man was going to put us over the top that we could have gotten last year and where was he going to play…Sund picked up Crawford, Smith and Collins…Woody made the becision to not play Smith and Collins…In the end, I think if we can agree on one thing, it would be that we would be better off with a Ted Turner or Arthur Blank as owner, instead of the conglomerate that Sund needs to answer to…
The trick bag Sund faces going forward is the JJ situation…We are better now with JJ coming back, but I don’t know that we’ll be good enough to win unless the PG is infinitely better…In three years, JJ will be a 17 point a game hole on defense and we’ll be stuck with him….It’s a catch-22 that the best scenario is a sign-and-trade that was equivalant to what we gave up for him…a young player with potential (diaw) and a top 3 protected draft pick….Maybe Wilson Chandler or Sergio Rodriguez from the Knicks or Darren Collison from the Hornets…Just don’t know if I can watch 5-6 more years of ISO-Joe not lead this team..
And if Sund is so racist, then why is he interviewing coaches like Avery and Casey
Ken Strickland
May 31st, 2010
10:38 am
It’s funny, I’ve managed to deal with this entire episode without any emotion, except for the initial shock at the doctors office. But I got caught up with emotion and had a good cleansing cry after reading the outpouring of good wishes. Fortunately for me, it’s in the early stages. My father wasn’t as lucky. It’s amazing how the same passion that’s often expressed in our disagreements can so quickly be transformed into such a positive and powerful force of positive energy. That positive energy is what I felt from all of you, and is what got to me emotionally.
REGARDLESS OF WHAT EVENTUALLY HAPPENS, I PROMISE ALL OF YOU I WILL DEAL WITH IT USING THE SAME POSITIVE ENERGY THAT’S ALIVE AND WELL IN THE ATLANTA HAWK NATION. MAY THE FORCE(POSITIVE ENERGY) BE WITH ALL OF US.
I’ve been too filled with anger over my inability, and the inability of so many like me, to get the HIFU treatment. It’s still considered experimental in this country and isn’t allowed. Yet, the procedure and equipment used to perform the procedure was developed in this country at the Univ of Indiana over 40yrs ago. They say it’s in stage 3 testing, although it’s being successfully used all over the world. American doctors have established off shore sites and are routinely performing the procedure, usually at, or in conjunction with resorts.
If you can afford the $20+K cost of the one time none invasive procedure that’s done on an outpatient basis, you can go to Mexico, the Caribbean, South Africa, South America, Canada, Europe or Asia to have it done, but not here. This country will allow doctors to burn and poison people with Chemo and radiation and cut them up with invasive surgery. Yet, although we routinely allow the use of ultrasound and ultrasound technology, this country won’t allow it’s use in the treatment of cancer.
Now I understand why the Republican party was so adamantly opposed to a health care reform bill. They, along with the FDA, have been bought by the health care, insurance and pharmaceutical industries. The goal of the FDA and the Republican party is to protect the investment and high profit levels these industries are accustomed to generating. And they are more than willing to do this at the expense of the average citizen, who can’t afford expensive out of pocket health care and are at the mercy of whatever treatment they decide to approve.
I guess I need to get off my soapbox and start talking basketball. If we lose JJ, what do you say to us picking up a trade exemption for him and using it to acquire CMagette. Then, we resign JChildress.
STARTERS:
PG-JTeague
SG-JChildress
SF-CMagette
C–AHorford
PF-JSmith
BENCH: C-ZPachulia, SG/PG-JCrawford, SG/PG-MBibby, PF-OHunter, SF/SG-MWilliams, draft pick, FA.
Big Ray
May 31st, 2010
10:44 am
Sautee ,
The “Realist” is probably a bit busy right now….
Big Ray
May 31st, 2010
10:44 am
Good to hear your attitude about things, Ken
HugeHawksFan
May 31st, 2010
11:20 am
What about trading Marvin Williams and Mike Bibby for Hedo Turk. and Jarrett Jack. It works in the trade machine and Toronto wants to get rid of Turk. I think this helps the Hawks tremendously. Turk can handle the ball well and shoot 3s plus we get rid of the ghost of Mike Bibby and MarvinBustWilliams
ILL-logical
May 31st, 2010
11:57 am
Best wishes Ken.
newkid
May 31st, 2010
12:02 pm
Best wishes Ken. I sat in a similar office a few weeks back awaiting results from my prostate biopsy. Fortunately (this time) my results came back negative.
My sense from your posts is you’re a battling cat. Before chatting with a few physicians who essentially conveyed the same sort of positiveness you heard earlier from doc, the mental anguish (for me) during the run-up to the biopsy was a tad bit trying. Information is power. Stay strong; prospects much better than in decades past.
BTW, a local biotech company (been in the metro region for less than a year) just gained FDA approval for a vaccine that promises to drastically reduce world-wide mortality from this disease.