Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks: Teague’s time? It depends
Remember back when Teague was going to challenge Bibby for the starting point guard position? I don’t, either, because it never really materialized.
And now it seems Teague isn’t assured of regular minutes and will split time with JC2 based on matchups. So when the Hawks played Washington, which used a lot of zone defenses Thursday, L.D. gave JC2 the nod over Teague: “I just really wanted to go with another shooter.”
It could be different today against the Knicks and going forward.
“[Toney] Douglas has got speed, he has got quickness, he looks to score,” L.D. said. “So there is a chance [Teague] may be the first guy coming off. But if I get in an instance where I need some more offense, if we get off to a slow start, which I’m hoping we won’t, then I could go with bringing in another scorer in like Jordan.”
L.D. acknowledged that less minutes for his best on-ball defender would put more pressure on the other perimeter guys.
“It puts more onus on every individual guy, especially when we have to defend the pick-and-rolls,” he said. “When Jeff is in the game, I expect him to be up the floor up and picking the ball up and harassing the ball. He is probably the one guy on our team who is better than anybody. If I choose to go a different direction it is going to put more onus on the other guys to be better in the halfcourt. But our defense is not going to be predicated on what one guy does. It is going to have to be a total team effort.”
No Joe, Maybe Jamal
J.J. was back in New York, so that meant answering questions about why he re-signed with the Hawks instead of joining the Knicks.
“Staying in Atlanta was the best fit,” he said. “We’ve improved and gotten better every year. It’s a situation where I was already established, comfortable, and our style of play fits me.”
J.J. said Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, his former coach in Phoenix, was a draw. It also was “enticing” when the Knicks signed Amar’e Stoudemire, Johnson said.
Left unmentioned: The $30 million extra he’s earning with the Hawks.
Jamal is still popular in New York, so he also drew a media crowd. He said if he doesn’t receive an extension from the Hawks (which he said he doesn’t consider a dead issue), then he would be open to signing as a free agent with the Knicks next summer.
“Why not?” he said. “I like where I’m at. I really do. But if things don’t work out with Atlanta, then it’s not the end of the world.”
Jamal said he thinks about his contract situation “at times” but stopped short of saying it’s a distraction.
“There’s nothing I can do about it,” he said.
MC
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158 comments Add your comment
Sautee
November 27th, 2010
2:13 pm
Von,
It’s a lot easier to leave your bigs on the bench when you have an 18 point lead.
Andrew
November 27th, 2010
2:14 pm
The Hawks are pretty much winning in every category right now. They are out-shooting the knicks, out-rebounding the knicks, turning the ball over less, getting more assists than the knicks, making a higher percentage of threes, and most likely winning the battle of the paint, as well. That’s a recipe for a solid win if they keep it up in the second half.
northcyde
November 27th, 2010
2:15 pm
Marvin got tired of people talking crap about him. Great 1st half by him. Bibby shooting like it’s 2001.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:16 pm
funny, i’ve said the bench will struggle as long as the 2nd unit pg play is bad. havent seen Jeff.. and Jamal’s pg play almost let them back in the game.. Bibby inserted back in, game was back under control..
Andrew
November 27th, 2010
2:16 pm
Sautee,
That’s true, but if you are referring to my comments on the foul management for our starting bigs, I’m just under the impression that L.D. is going to use this strategy, regardless of the situation in games. It’s possible that he may improvise later, but at this point, he has shown no evidence of doing so.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:18 pm
Marvins trade value is at its peak right now. Lot of fans in NY. They see a star in the making. lol! Get on the phone Donnie Walsh. Tell your GM buddies about the Duck sighting. And remember, he’s still young. lol!
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:19 pm
I know it’s kind of early to tell, but do you guys think that the Hawks are going to continue to play with the type of intensity that we have seen in the last couple of games, or do you think that this is just a temporary thing, and we are going to continue to see those collapses where they play with no effort for long stretches and get blown out?
MsDee
November 27th, 2010
2:20 pm
What LD is doing for the bench is great! He is allowing them to get familiar with playing amongst each other, unlike Woody who just wouldnt give the guys a chance to do anything but a mistake. Also I like it that LD is splitting mins with Teague & JC2 cause if I was Teague, I will do whatever it takes to continue to work on my jumpers cause he HAS to understand THAT’S the only reason he isnt on the court. I sure went the situation occurs, Teague would come in for defense while JC2 will sup him for offense in games where it counts.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 27th, 2010
2:20 pm
Damn, when the hell did this game start? I thought it was a night game…
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:21 pm
Go Marvin
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:22 pm
Do your thing Marvin.
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:22 pm
@MsDee
I like the fact that JC2 is getting some of Teague’s minutes also. Like most people, I’d like to see Teague flourish and eventually get that starting PG spot, but in a lost of cases, JC2 is just more effective for the situation, and with the effort and energy and he has played with, it would be unfair not to give him minutes.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:22 pm
see.. Marvin has to look to be aggressive..
he didnt even look to score..
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:24 pm
@Najeh,
The game started at 1:00 pm EST (unusual, I know). Tomorrow’s game starts at the same time. The Hawks are playing a couple of rare matinee games.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:24 pm
Better not blow this lead!
Najeh Davenpoop
November 27th, 2010
2:28 pm
Wow, so the Hawks go up against a full slate of NFL games tomorrow, including the Packers-Falcons game. It’s almost like they don’t want anyone to watch them.
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
2:31 pm
Where is Teague?
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:32 pm
How does Al keep getting matched up with Landry Fields? That’s been happening in the first and second halves.
Samuel
November 27th, 2010
2:32 pm
We Want Teague. We Want Teague. LOL!!
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:33 pm
Back to old Marvin….
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:33 pm
LMAO @ Nique talking about the Russian player having bad balance, after NEVER mentioning Marvin’s after 6 freakin years.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:33 pm
Man can Joe make a shot
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
2:33 pm
What the hell did Marvin just do?? He panicked and ran with the ball lol…
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
2:34 pm
Al Horford for MVP!!!
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:36 pm
bs.
Amare make sure you send nasty Nash a Christmas card for building your rep.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:37 pm
Joe gotta box the young fella out.. he will out work you, he’s hungry…
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
2:37 pm
Here come the Knicks…
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:37 pm
They been giving Amare all kinds of calls..
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:38 pm
All that money we’re paying Joe and this is wat we get.
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
2:38 pm
Marvin had the rebound, but he just goofed it…
cp
November 27th, 2010
2:42 pm
smh and the Knicks are right back in it smdh
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:42 pm
I guess marv turned back into a pumpkin
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:42 pm
We have no inside presence and Joe is STINKIN up the joint…
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:44 pm
M
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:44 pm
smh @ the 2nd unit pg play.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:45 pm
MAN ZAZA IS FUCCIN HORRIBLE
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:45 pm
bench Za Za big stupid
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:45 pm
Mo Evans>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Joe
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:45 pm
Zaza is garbage. Pleas go back to Collins.
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:46 pm
Mo Evans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Marvin Williams
Melvin
November 27th, 2010
2:46 pm
How far has Teague has fallen. Knicks are playing two PGs (Felton&Douglas) together and Teague still has a DNP…
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
2:46 pm
Mo is class
cp
November 27th, 2010
2:46 pm
big shots by Mo
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:47 pm
similar play Jason Collins rotates, steps in and takes the charge. Za Za either fouls or doesnt even bother.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:47 pm
Mo is playing like the one who deserves 120 milli.
Joe is GARBAGE
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:48 pm
And yall wanted to trade Josh Smith for Amare. lol! Dont look the same without Nash, and plays no defense whatsoever.
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:48 pm
I hate that when the Hawks run into any sort of trouble, the isolation begins for Joe and Jamal. At that point, you have to hope that someone else on the team will bail them out with a nice play at the end of the clock.
cp
November 27th, 2010
2:49 pm
I dont like some of the lineups LD trots out there. Even when things aren’t working he seems to stick with them. Zaza should be involved in any type of trade. His play has been down right disgusting this season except for maybe 2 games
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:49 pm
Josh is SO Valuable to this team.. Especially defensively ..
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:51 pm
ZAZA is in contention for WORST PLAYER EVER