Atlanta Hawks: No Shaq . . . now what?
With Shaq off to Boston here’s a quick epilogue as it relates to the Hawks:
I’ve been told that Atlanta wouldn’t budge on giving Shaq a starting nod over Al, who is after all still only 24-years old and an All-Star. Shaq believes he will get the starting nod over Jermaine O’Neal in Boston as Kendrick Perkins rehabs from his knee injury.
Atlanta also wasn’t willing to pay Shaq more than the minimum and that was a sticking point for him. He didn’t want to sign for the minimum when the Hawks had their bi-annual and mid-level exceptions available because of the perception that would create–as in the Hawks could have paid him more but didn’t. That’s not the case with Boston, which had neither of those exceptions and so could only give him the minimum.
The big guy still has his pride.
The Hawks thought Shaq could help them and would be a good risk at the minimum salary despite his history of negatively effecting locker rooms and tending not to respect coaches who aren’t Phil Jackson or Pat Riley. It could have been a potential headache for L.D., who already has a lot to deal with in his first gig as a head coach.
So that’s that. . . .
The Hawks still are in the market for a center (I’ve still heard nothing to indicate they are seeking a wing) and they have veterans Francisco Elson, Brian Skinner and Josh Boone on their radar. Not so much Kwame Brown, who is thought to still be seeking a deal for more than the vet minimum.
Beyond those options, I also could see the Hawks waiting to see if any centers shake free as teams buy out vets when training camps open. They also might consider bringing some young center prospects to camp and give them a month to earn the 13th roster spot. There is some interest in Garrett Siler but he’s got a lot to prove after a bad showing at Summer League.
There’s still about two months until camp opens so there’s still time for moves to be made. But that 13th roster spot will remain open for now.
– Hawks assistant GM Dave Pendergraft has emerged as an early candidate to become Denver’s top basketball executive. Pendergraft also is one of several candidates for Phoenix’s GM job.
The Nuggets let go of VP of basketball ops Mark Warkentein earlier this week.
MC
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drmaryb (*_*)
August 7th, 2010
11:23 pm
O’Brien
Oh … OK. Too bad the org doesn’t talk directly to the ticketed fan base.
Like I said earlier, they should break the news to MC first for accuracy of information. I guess, this leaked out.
The Truth
August 7th, 2010
11:24 pm
drmaryb
No malice intended. I’m no Fox watcher either. However, I think this is less about Fox Network and more about sensationalizing rumors. It could have been Fox, ESPN etc.
Though this maybe a bogus opinionated story produced by a writer, the primary mission is accomplished. That is to highlight and advance the perception that the Hawks organization is clueless and not yet ready for prime time.
Rondo
August 7th, 2010
11:26 pm
Thats Great Good Doctor! Make sure you raise your hand tommorrow and answer a question or two. Keep up the good work.(Hebrews 10: 24,25)
SteveW
August 7th, 2010
11:29 pm
Grandad and Big Ray – my Josh Smith to Karl Malone comparison is for the future – I said in his 30’s, when he fills out (he’s only 24 now) his game will look more like Malone than the High-Wire act we know now – it’s called “age”!
I’m still not sure why you make a natural 4 into a 3 – but if Josh can hit the jumper, then I’m game.
Earlier today I said Marvin’s best position is coming off the bench at either Forward spot.
Yesterday, I said ZaZa could start for many NBA teams, and was highly regarded in NBA circles.
If rotoworld is correct – looks like I made some pretty good assessmnets – we will see how it pans out.
drmaryb (*_*)
August 7th, 2010
11:35 pm
Rondo
I will raise my hand and answer a few questions at the Kingdom Hall.
You wild, bruh!
drmaryb (*_*)
August 7th, 2010
11:35 pm
Rondo
I will raise my hand and answer a few questions at the Kingdom Hall.
You wild, bruh!
-smiles-
Rondo
August 7th, 2010
11:37 pm
Good night, my sister.
SteveW
August 7th, 2010
11:46 pm
To who ever asked about my comment about obtaining Kwame – it was meant to be just quixotical musings on a Georgia fellow and some similarities to the Hawks – no inside info or anything like that.
Kinda like when you see a guy and girl that are bad for each other, but they keep stumbling throu circumstance and life closer and closer -and you just kinda know what’s going to happen. May never however…
Najeh Davenpoop
August 7th, 2010
11:48 pm
“Stats don’t equal facts kid.I post nothing but facts son you rely on stats.”
The funny thing about all this is that I go out of my way to say that stats don’t tell the whole story over and over again on this blog. In fact I did that like two pages ago. When you said Shaq declined worse than other comparable centers, far from being a fact, it was flat-out wrong and me and northcyde categorically called you out on it. It’s not a big deal — everyone on this blog, including myself, post some lies here and there — but the rest of us don’t resort to middle school insults when we post some dumb sh-t. Grow up nephew.
eiht
August 8th, 2010
12:19 am
Shaq not coming here..that’s far. There are other possible centers out there that can give you a good 12 to 15 mins such as an Earl Barron. He’s young and is 7ft or someone from the D League. I would like an idea of trading Marvin, ZaZa and a pick for Iguodala or can make the money work to add the 3pt shooting of Kapano as well. Both teams and players benefit from this. 76ers get a younger SF to play with Evan Turner and a scrappy C while Marvin gets out of the shadow of the non-drafting of CP3. Hawks get more an athletic and good defensive SF who can create his own shot when defenses key on Joe or Jamal.
Big Ump
August 8th, 2010
12:33 am
drmaryb
One less bell to answer were the group 5th Dimension,which Marilyn McCoo were with them at the time before she went solo. How everything going tonite. I still hanen’t heard from Astro-Joe.
Grandad
August 8th, 2010
12:51 am
Rondo
Be careful now, I’m Mary Ellen’s spiritual advisor.
Now I’ve got homework.
Richard Denson
August 8th, 2010
1:07 am
Hey guys how bout we go and get Tracy McGrady
Grandad
August 8th, 2010
1:24 am
SteveW
“Grandad and Big Ray – my Josh Smith to Karl Malone comparison is for the future – I said in his 30’s, when he fills out (he’s only 24 now) his game will look more like Malone than the High-Wire act we know now it’s called “age”!”
“I’m still not sure why you make a natural 4 into a 3 – but if Josh can hit the jumper, then I’m game.”
SteveW – Why are we discussing Josh @ 30?
Your original statement was Josh did not possess
the skill set to play the [3].
Why do you keep alluding to the fact that Josh
is a natural [4].
Woodson made him a [4].
Is that your only basis for argument.
So far, all you have said is “jump shot”.
I’ve posed several other skills & ways Josh
can & will be used in “motion offense”
regardless of playing [3] or [4].
You would be well served to gain an understanding
of “motion offense”.
Please believe me when I say that I did not mean
that to sound condescending.
But one cannot stereotype players in “motion”.
Mary Ellen said it best when she quoted me:
“Play your best Basketball Players to your system”
In other words
A basketball player is a basketball player. [regardless]
Anything else, other than “jump shot”?
truthspitter
August 8th, 2010
4:21 am
Best trade scenario that I can come up with for a new look Hawks.
PT 1:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=29ov94r
Hawks get Andris Biedrins via Golden State and Mo Williams via Cleveland
Golden State get Marvin Williams and Mo Evans from Hawks
Cleveland gets Zaza and Mike Bibby from Hawks
Part 2:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=27oagvg
Hawks trade Jamal Crawford and 2nd rd pick if necessary to Indiana for Mike Dunleavy Jr.
New Team
1 Jeff Teague/Mo Williams
2 Joe Johnson/Jordan Crawford
3 Josh Smith/Mike Dunleavy Jr./Carney
4 Al Horford/Josh Powell
5 Andris Biedrins/Boone
Sign Josh Boone and Rodney Carney to fill roster out.
This not only gives you a 6″11 mobile, athletic C who has averaged a double-double in his last 2 full years in Biedrins, it also gives you a guy that made the all-star team a couple of years ago at PG in Mo Williams. More importantly to the ASG the salaries would be the same next year with this squad as they would be with the current squad which would allow for them to resign Al without going into luxury next summer.
drmaryb (*_*)
August 8th, 2010
7:33 am
Rev in Tampa
Go to Blu-Ray blog and you will find Astro Joe camped out over rhere.
They call themselves the intellectuals over there, Grown Folks Blog
No offense to MC, but no T.S. He He.
Anyway, I thought yall had talked. Hey, thanks for the 5th-Dimmensions answer.
I gotta go get ready for my service meeting this morning.
Rev in Tampa
August 8th, 2010
8:39 am
drmaryb (*_*)
Huh? I’m confused. Who are the 5th-Dimmensions?
Rondo
August 8th, 2010
8:53 am
najeh-Please forgive me for calling you a stat nerd. Get some tougher skin bruh T.S. in the past have called you worser things than that.
Nate ArchiBALL
August 8th, 2010
9:16 am
The 5th Dimension
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_5th_Dimension
Salvador Gonzalez
August 8th, 2010
9:22 am
Horford said to AP that the new coach L.D. told him he was playing more time as PF,here in Dominican Republic((Puerto Plata) where he is in his Basketball Camp for Kids.I just read it in the dominican press.
He also said that PF is the position he has played all his life and that he is sure that going back to it will make him a better player.
About the Miami Heat he said that is just another team they will play 4 games,2 in Atlanta and 2 in Miami(Business as usual)and that in order to advance in the Playoffs they have to do a better job than last year in playing as a team.
That is the source of Fox Sports!!!!
bigdave
August 8th, 2010
9:56 am
moving a player who produces offensively and defensively near the rim, further from the rim, to accommodate a player who’s skill set suits his current position to the tune of an all-star appearance.. smh. i can understand mixing the rotation even lineups (never saw that from Woodson) here and there depending on opponent; but starting ZaZa who’s forgotten how to rebound the ball before it touches the floor and blocks nothing…
i just dont get what we’re doing this off-season.
by the way, Bogans (Mo Evans like) was picked up by the Bulls..
drmaryb (*_*)
August 8th, 2010
10:03 am
Big Ump
Sorry, read my last text to Rev in Tampa .. That was intended for you
re: 5th Dimmension.
Sorry, Rev in Tampa. What? You don’t know who the 5th Dimmensions are?
OMG! That was the group Marilyn MaCoo & Billy Davis JR sang with.
Sautee
August 8th, 2010
10:27 am
Does anyone else remember that when LD was first named head Coach, that he talked to Josh and told him he would be staying nearer the rim?
How does THAT fit in with moving him to the 3?
I’ll find this story in doubt until I’ve heard the resolution of that obvious conflict.
Ken Strickland
August 8th, 2010
10:56 am
The only thing Shaq could teach AHorford and JSmith about holding their ground in the post would be how they need to weigh close to 400lbs. If other teams add players to their roster, fans automatically feel they’ve improved, but not the Hawks. If other teams add a new HC, along with new OFF/DEF schemes and philosophy, and fans automatically feel that team has improved, but not the Hawks.
If the Hawks bring back their 10 core players from last yrs team that increased its annual win total and its Eastern Conference seeding over the previous yr, rather than signing a bunch of FA’s, they’re not considered as good as other teams that return their core players. Over the last 3yrs, these same core of Hawk players have finished ahead of every team fans and so called experts have rated higher.
The Hawks have added 2 new players, JPowell, JoCrawford, a new HC, a DEF assistant, a new OFF and DEF, and will possibly add Sy, and our fans still can’t see any way this team has improved. Shaq has been a starter on the last 2 teams he’s played for, and he did improve a single one, nor did either come close to winning a title. In fact, last 2 teams he played on ended up worse than they were the yr before, and both sent him packing after one season. Yet, we have Hawk fans that continue to insist that as a backup, and playing fewer mins, he could have taken us over the top.
Michael Cunningham
August 8th, 2010
10:57 am
@drmaryb: “Also … Why are we Fan – Bloggers getting Hawks newz from rotoworld?
Why doesn’t the ASKG talk directly to their Fan-Base, if they depend on us to buy the tickets? MC shoulda’ been the lead on this story!
I’m just sayin’!”
as far as i can tell, this is the same thing i wrote last week: L.D. plans on using a “big” rotation at times with Al at the 4 and he’s not opposed to playing Al and Zaza together.
jdubd
August 8th, 2010
11:06 am
I’m boycotting ASG, these guys are cheaper than a homeless man on North Avenue. I’ve already cancelled my season tickets and don’t plan on attending any games this season. As long as ASG and JJ run this team I will not spend a penny on the shatty product.
Ken Strickland
August 8th, 2010
11:13 am
BIGDAVE-remember, it’s just certain fans that insist on making an issue of AHorford supposedly BEING UNDERSIZED, OR PLAYING OUT OF POSITION, OR BEING A NATURAL PF. They are the ones coming up with all of these trade scenario’s and player position switches that are designed to create a way to move him to PF.
Two of the NBA’s best centers, AHorford and AStaudemire, both All Stars, have been classified as UNDERSIZED, PLAYING OUT OF POSITION, OR NATURAL PF’s. I’ll take an UNDERSIZED, NATURAL PF PLAYING OUT OF POSITION center that’s good enough to become an All Star, and/or All Pro, over an OVERSIZED, NATURAL CENTER that UNDERWHELMS, any day of the week with absolutely no complaints whatsoever.
Manny
August 8th, 2010
11:35 am
So right now, according to what we have, we should still bench Marvin Williams. I would start Zaza and shift Al to PF and J Smith to SF. I hope that Smith developed some more creativity on the offense in order for him to be able to play SF, though.
Then I would have Marvin come off the bench and go to our regular offense in order to run and gun.
In other words, the front office didn’t help the Hawks this year at all. Now, it’s up to coaching. And if I was the coach, I would elevate a true center. Right now, we only have Zaza and Al. I would give Al more minutes at PF and bring Marvin off the bench. Marvin will be more of an asset getting quality minutes off the bench.
Reid Adair
August 8th, 2010
12:12 pm
Michael, where’s all this free-agency spending they were “committed” to doing after signing Joe Johnson to a max contract? Hmmmmmm?
Oh, wait. They have no more money. They gave it all to Johnson.
Grandad
August 8th, 2010
12:42 pm
bigdave
1st of all LD will not be moving Al further from the rim.
Al became very effective from mid-range last year.
Sautee
“I’ll find this story in doubt until I’ve heard the resolution of that obvious conflict.”
Agreed, however, – MC:
“as far as i can tell, this is the same thing i wrote last week: L.D. plans on using a “big” rotation at times with Al at the 4 and he’s not opposed to playing Al and Zaza together.”
Sautee – Blog Gobbler got one of my previous posts.
Look for a revision concering what I think LD
has up his sleeve. Guesswork!
For all:
LD wants to get Bigger (in a hurry).
With movement, please, please, please, don’t get hung up
on pos numbers. They are all gonna be moving parts.
At the risk of being redumbdant & reppettittive,
all players will:
(x) cut
(x) screen
(x) slip screens
(x) post [even Joe / hooray]
(x) come off screens
(x) flash
(x) catch & shoot
(x) Face up [yes even Zaza]
(x) pass
(x) there will be ball movement
(x) there will be *ball reversal
* many times the [5] man reverses the ball from the top.
(x) therefore resulting in Player Movement!
O'Brien
August 8th, 2010
1:45 pm
Ken S,
You think amare is a good center? I dont know who would agree with you. He is great on offense, yes. But playing with Steve Nash helps.
On defense, he is not very good, and he only rebounds when he wants to (which is not often enough).
Bigdave,
I said the same thing about Keith bogans. He reminds me of mo Evans, but for half the price.
Guys,
Nobody has reported that Josh will play SF. All drew has said is that horford will play more minutes at PF. this also means more minutes for Zaza, and less minutes for Josh Powell.
Melvin
August 8th, 2010
1:46 pm
Ken Strick,
Looks like Hoopsworld share your optimism…
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=17033
bigdave
August 8th, 2010
1:49 pm
Ken..
i really think Al needs to embrace his role current role with the Hawks. the sooner he takes on the “mentality” of center the better off Hawks will be. “BOSS” mindset should be nobody can out work our hustle him.. period.
Grandad..
good afternoon.. re- read that 9:56.. im actually referring to Josh being moved further away. i believe you might have misinterpreted. i agree, and think Al’s face-up/pick and pop game should be the staple of his offense against “bigger” centers.
cp
August 8th, 2010
1:59 pm
This has been one weird and disappointing off-season..I’m ready for football.
drmaryb (*_*)
August 8th, 2010
2:08 pm
MC
Oh yeah .. You did say that last week? I guess when Al spoke to the
AP, he was excited about playing more time at the 4 (his natural game).
MC, do you think this means we will see Zsa Zsa stàrt more games to set the tempo, by using a Bigger line-up. That would make more sense to me, because it
moves Marvin to the bench, where he belongs.
The whole idea for me is that Marvin has not earned a starter’s role.
We get more punch from the bench on the second unit with him and Jamal playing with either Bibby or Teague. This should give the Hawks a different and better look. Some things definitely need to change ’round here.
We can’t keep rolling out the same – same and expect different outcomes.
drmaryb (*_*)
August 8th, 2010
2:22 pm
Also if Zsa Zsa is named the starter and Marvin is not?
That would be a dynamic shift of power in Atlanta, Marvin passes the ball like it’s a Hot Potato much too often and quickly, it seems like he doesn’t care to be a threat on offense – whatsoever. Maybe a bench role will force him to take more shots or drive the ball aggressively in the second unit role.
Josh was always a natural 3, before Woodson put him aþ the 4.
of course 6 years ago, the roster was completely dis-mantled and Woodson was forced to put Play-Makers on the floor with Chills and Josh.
I like this, it doesn’t mean that Al will see most of his time at the 5.
Also, with this flexibility, it gives the Coach more options with match ups
in the flow of the game. It also forces the GM to pull the trigger at the trade deadline to get Bigger players on the roster. Up until now, we can only play one way against the Bigger front courts like: L.A. Boston, Cavs, Dallas, Spurs, et.al.
wuffe
August 8th, 2010
2:36 pm
Truth Spitter may have something.. a sometimes scoring mobile center.. that rebounds some… in Andris Biendris .. Golden State would love to get from under his contract. He is just a good fundamental center. Has a mid range jumper. gets the defensive rebound , very good at passing the ball to the open man, and agile as heck. I could see him fitting in on a Athletic running Hawks popping in the garbage shots. We dont need a star.. just a good center.
jason
August 8th, 2010
2:36 pm
All the good centers are gone guys. Lets face it, we’re signing josh boone. we dont need him for offense, we need him for rebounding. Next i think we should look into the sf/g thing. I think we should sign jerry stackhouse to a three year deal. he is a good defender and is a shooter. Next we should look into Etan thomas. He sucked last year but… lets see what he can do ;p
Rev in Tampa
August 8th, 2010
2:41 pm
drmaryb (*_*), who are Marilyn MaCoo & Billy Davis JR?
drmaryb (*_*)
August 8th, 2010
3:16 pm
Rev in Tampa
Marily McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Were one og the greatest duets of the
70’s and the performed with the group: The 5th Dimensions.
One of the Great R&B groups that sang sultry love music.
My Mother loved them and played their albums every Friday/Saturday night, when I was a toddler. Great Lullaby music for a kid. They don’t music like that anymore, back in the day – musicians actually played live instruments and sang on the Motown Label and Play-Dor, Arista and others.
Nancy Wilson, Al Green, Roberta Flack, Minnie Ripperton, the Whispers,
Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gave, Natalie King Cole, Otis Redding, The Stylistics … etc.
This was one of the universal love languages that brought all races together during the Civil Rights era, before the Disco Era of the 80’s that was kicked off bythe:
Bee Gees, Dr. Hook, Rod Stewart, Donna Summers, The Pointer Sisters,
The Jackson 5, The Osmond Brothers, and of course followed by
The ear-ring Techno-Music movement. But, in essence these artist preluded the
Disco Music Era of the 80’s. Then came Rap Music, followed by Hip-Hop!
I guess I’m telling my age now, but those were some of the musicians of my
parents era.
Kewl, huh?
Michael Cunningham
August 8th, 2010
3:24 pm
@drmaryb: “MC, do you think this means we will see Zsa Zsa stàrt more games to set the tempo, by using a Bigger line-up. That would make more sense to me, because it
moves Marvin to the bench, where he belongs.”
not sure exactly what it will mean. L.D. might not know yet, either. i’m sure he will need to try it during camp and exhibitions and see what it looks like.
i know lots of people would like to see Marvin on the bench, but who would you like to start in his place? Smoove? Mo?
wuffe
August 8th, 2010
3:29 pm
I agree with you , center are picked over.. Etan T. is prob too old. , I wouldnt be suprised if Biendris is showing his age as well. Boone isnt giving starting minutes. Ya want a center , ya gotta look at whose on the block. Beiendris is on the block , Plus he is only 24 years old.
wuffe
August 8th, 2010
3:31 pm
I didnt realize Biendris was so young
northcyde
August 8th, 2010
3:45 pm
truthspitter
August 8th, 2010
4:21 am
Best trade scenario that I can come up with for a new look Hawks.
PT 1
Hawks get Andris Biedrins via Golden State and Mo Williams via Cleveland
Golden State get Marvin Williams and Mo Evans from Hawks
Cleveland gets Zaza and Mike Bibby from Hawks
Part 2:
Hawks trade Jamal Crawford and 2nd rd pick if necessary to Indiana for Mike Dunleavy Jr.
New Team
1 Jeff Teague/Mo Williams
2 Joe Johnson/Jordan Crawford
3 Josh Smith/Mike Dunleavy Jr./Carney
4 Al Horford/Josh Powell
5 Andris Biedrins/Boone
************************
Interesting team. Now . . . let’s see how that team looks payroll wise in 2011-12
Johnson: $18 mill
Horford: $13.3 mill ( *if signed at a max deal 5 yrs – 83 mill )
Smoove: $12.4 mill
Biendris: $9 mill
MoWilliams: $8.5 mill
Teague: $1.6 mill
JoCrawford: $1.2 mill
Total = $64 million in payroll amongst 7 players . . with 6 players left to be added at the minimum ( unless the new CBA allows teams to roll with just 12 players minimum on the roster )
So to stay under the tax, the ASG/Sund would add 6 vet minimum and minimum rookie scale contracts to fill out the roster ( if the Luxury Tax for 2011 – 12 didn’t go below 70 million )
Congrats truthspitter . . . at least your trades in 2010, are cap friendly going into 2011. You achieved that by trading an expiring contract ( Jamal ) for another expiring contract ( Dunleavy ). Whether those trades make us better or not, you have achieved the main goal of the ASG . . . STAY UNDER THE TAX.
ToeKnee
August 8th, 2010
3:50 pm
MC, I really like the addition of Powell to our bench, and I think it will be better utilized under Drew, where he will reward players for performance and not just go to his starters no matter what, like Woodson. With Teague in the starting line up now and Drew running the show, how much of an impact do you think Drew can make on this team? Do you think there will be noticeable differences with our team as Drew takes over, or do you expect the same results?
northcyde
August 8th, 2010
4:00 pm
ToeKnee . . have you ever seen Powell play? And not just via a youtube clip of his positive plays. Have you ever seen him play throughout the course of a game?
Tell the truth . . it’s Sunday.
Theological confusion
August 8th, 2010
4:05 pm
Rondo
August 8th, 2010
8:53 am
najeh-Please forgive me for calling you a stat nerd. Get some tougher skin bruh T.S. in the past have called you worser things than that.
So you’re asking for forgiveness, but you’re also saying that the person you offended needs to feel less offended because somebody else has offended them more than you have in the past? I don’t think there’s a bible verse that can address that level of hypocrisy.
Big Ray
August 8th, 2010
4:15 pm
Co-signing a lot of what Najeh and Northcyde have to say…
Grandad
August 8th, 2010
4:24 pm
Oh good grief, what a whiney bunch.
It’s no wonder our Hawks are tender.
We as bloggers have no right to criticize
the Hawks toughness.
Rondo – quit worryin’.
Evidently you apologized for somethin’;
nuff said.
It’s over.
If Rondo is talkin’ to Naj – then everbody else
mind your own bee’s wax!
Dang…..whole country done turned sensitive.
Rondo – speak your mind.
northcyde
August 8th, 2010
4:26 pm
Najeh may not like it, but I’m proud to be a “stat nerd”. Maybe if we had more stat nerds in some of these front offices, that they could make better decisions on the players they bring in.
The key to being a “stat nerd” is to NOT depend on just one stat to prove your argument or evaluate a player, but to look at multiple stats concerning that player. But on the flip side, if a player is known for doing one particular thing, and that stat shows that he doesn’t do that thing well anymore, then that’s a red flag as well.
That’s why I’m the self-proclaimed “King of Research” round here. That is my job. To provide bloggers with non-emotional, factual information concerning a player.