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
Dre
November 27th, 2010
1:05 pm
Let’s go HAWKS!!!
STEEL(FormerlyVenomSpitter)
November 27th, 2010
1:13 pm
It betta be his time
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:13 pm
At least Nate isnt on the knicks anymore
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:14 pm
Wow Marvin actually got the rebound and the put back
Sautee
November 27th, 2010
1:23 pm
It scares me when Josh hits jumpers early. Hope he doesn’t fall in love with the jumper.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:24 pm
Yea Josh needs to drive ALOT more
SWAT Native
November 27th, 2010
1:25 pm
I think you hit it on the head, MC. Teague needs to become a regular part of the rotation before we start to even think of him as a starter. All that other talk was way premature.
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
1:29 pm
Horford is still not getting enough touches on offense! How many times are people going to have to constantly reiterate this before it finally changes!?
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:34 pm
Josh=untouchable.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:35 pm
Horford will get his jump shot opportunities..
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
1:37 pm
bigdave,
Horford needs more post-up opportunities as well. So many times during games, he has great post position and his teammates don’t pass him the ball. When you have a guy who can score in the post like that, you should take advantage of him.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:39 pm
Man zaza is a horrible player
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:40 pm
Jamal needs to get the ball to Al..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:43 pm
Baily..
thats what Al does in the post. not very impressive, and rarely draws fouls..
i just dont see the maturation in his post game to come down and feed him on the blocks WHEN we have other guys making shots..
his game is pure face up/pick and pop.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:46 pm
ZAZA=THE WORST PLAYER ON THE HAWKS
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
1:49 pm
I wonder if L.D. is going to give Smoove the Horford treatment and take him out for the rest of the half with that second foul.
Sautee
November 27th, 2010
1:50 pm
Marvin is actually playing decent today.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:50 pm
Remember Marvin has games like this every once in awhile then he’ll have 10 consecutive bad games
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
1:51 pm
bigdave,
I don’t agree with that at all. He’s great at pick and roll and actually draws fouls very well in the post. The problem is that usually when Horford has good post position, his teammates don’t find him, or they run another play. In this quarter, they have been finding him in the post, but he’s been getting doubled quick. That is by design. You don’t double a guy in the post who doesn’t have a legit post game.
Von
November 27th, 2010
1:53 pm
What is up with L.D.’s rotation in this quarter? Powell and Collins coming in midway in the second quarter? I don’t know in the world this is about.
ignition
November 27th, 2010
1:53 pm
Well looks like it.. Both Al & Smoove out..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:54 pm
Collins/Powell> ZaZa/Powell
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:55 pm
Damn Marvin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:55 pm
duck..
Melvin
November 27th, 2010
1:55 pm
Did Marvin just jump off a trampoline???? A flying duck…
terrell
November 27th, 2010
1:55 pm
Duck!!!
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:55 pm
i like that lineup..
mike.. joe.. marv.. josh p.. twin..
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
1:56 pm
Agree with bigdave. Zaza should be the last to leave the bench.
ignition
November 27th, 2010
1:56 pm
I’ve NEVER seen Marvin display any form of manhood before that dunk…
He must have read my post the yesterday..
Von
November 27th, 2010
1:56 pm
Wow, Marvin with the Jam! He must have had a good night last night..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:56 pm
i swear Jason should get ZaZa’s mins..
Sautee
November 27th, 2010
1:56 pm
LOL at Joey Crawford having to hold Marvin up after his jam.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
1:58 pm
Did he just say Marvin hadnt been to the freethrow line in 4 games??
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:58 pm
and ZaZa has made some hustle plays.. but its evident..
Josh P gives u potential shot making ability.. Collins smart defender.. uses body well.. and rebs. they just play well together.. like they understand their roles.. Z is everywhere at times.. does too much..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
1:59 pm
beautiful basketball from Joe..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:00 pm
LD should review the tape and ink these rotations..
quality players on court at all times.. all while everyone is fresh..
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:01 pm
They give Stoudermire a lot of calls…
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:01 pm
Marvin @ pf
should be interesting..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:02 pm
CollinS!!!!!!
cp
November 27th, 2010
2:02 pm
I forgot Marvin could dunk. He almost fell on that dunk the ref had to hold him up smh lol… Well I guess this is his good game since he has been terrible recently. And D’Antoni is a very overrated coach.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:03 pm
good contest..
defense full of energy.. hands in faces, even if it wasnt assigned cover..
good half.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:04 pm
Bibby has earned the lions share of pg mins..
he is much better early this year..
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:05 pm
Collins > Zaza. And Zaza makes 5 mill more than Collins. Wow!
Von
November 27th, 2010
2:05 pm
From what I can tell, it is going to be L.D.’s policy throughout the season to sit his starting bigs for the remainder of the half if they pick up two fouls during the first half. Regardless of what he said in his previous interviews, it looks like that is what is going to happen.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:07 pm
Dont blow it!!!!
Von
November 27th, 2010
2:08 pm
It’s kind of crazy to think that the Duck was actually the Hawks’ best player in that first half with 9 points (4-4), 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. He also played more minutes than any other Hawk though, but at least they were productive and efficient minutes.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:10 pm
lol @ the Knicks for getting rid of Jamal and Nate. Better known as, the Hawks Killaz.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:10 pm
i dont mind LD playing his bench if they arent liabilities.. i think he wants to instill familiarity amongst his players. building continuity, and chemistry .. it could prove beneficial long term. its almost like he’s trying to take lemons and make lemonade and develop a solid bench. he’s killed the total 2nd unit concept and has gone to a hybrid of bench and starting players..
nice.
Von
November 27th, 2010
2:11 pm
LOL. I just noticed that Zaza, in less than 6 minutes of play, had more field goal attempts than Horford. Something is definitely wrong with that picture. Zaza, unless his attempts are open layups/dunks, right at the rim, he shouldn’t have more attempts than anyone, let alone one of our starting big men. At least a point guard didn’t block any of Zaza’s shots yet.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
2:12 pm
Yeah Von, he does that every now and then.
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
Melvin
November 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
Get ZaZa out of there…
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
Some more bad Defense from Zaza
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
Josh p. for Za Za..
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
Id rather have Mugsy Bouges be my center b4 Zaza
cp
November 27th, 2010
2:54 pm
Al going to work
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:54 pm
Soon as Josh comes in … 7-0 swing.. (and he didn’t even really do anything)
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
Man I hope LD learns from this game.
DON NOT PLAY ZAZA EVER AGAIN
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
Nice aggressive move by Al. Him and Jamal are doing a good job of keeping the Knicks at bay.
cp
November 27th, 2010
2:57 pm
where the hell was the foul? terrible cal smh wtf
ignition
November 27th, 2010
2:58 pm
OK the refs are seriously on the take on this one….
Bailey
November 27th, 2010
2:58 pm
Five fouls on Josh now. I hope L.D. doesn’t put Zaza back in. If he has to sub out Josh, he should go with Collins instead of Zaza.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
2:59 pm
Joe is just as bad as Zaza
cp
November 27th, 2010
3:03 pm
Bibby is looking like the Sacramento version
Melvin
November 27th, 2010
3:04 pm
Hold off on all Jamal trades…LOL
ignition
November 27th, 2010
3:04 pm
Jamal went off..
terrell
November 27th, 2010
3:04 pm
We cant beat the GOOD teams with Joe playing like this. He need to step his game up.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:04 pm
Joe Johnson- Being paid 120 milli
3-13 7 pts
Good Job Joe
cp
November 27th, 2010
3:05 pm
Looks like Jamal is out of that slump now
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:08 pm
Joke Johnson- Being paid 120 milli
3-13 7 pts
Good Job Joe
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
3:08 pm
AL HORFORD!!
Melvin
November 27th, 2010
3:08 pm
LOL at Josh yelling from the bench trying to make Fields miss that 3pt attempt….
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:09 pm
Joke Johnson- Being paid 120 milli
3-14 7 pts
Good Job Joe
northcyde
November 27th, 2010
3:09 pm
Jamal is like . . THIS IS MY HOUSE!!
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
3:12 pm
Bibby 4-5 from downtown!!
northcyde
November 27th, 2010
3:12 pm
Good thing that JJ is more than a scorer Steel. Don’t think for one minute that his 7 rebs and 6 assists weren’t big in this game, despite the pitiful shooting.
When you’re shooting bad, you must contribute in other ways, and he did just that.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:13 pm
This isn’t a one game thing northcyde. Joke Johnson has been horrible for awhile now
Najeh Davenpoop
November 27th, 2010
3:13 pm
I didn’t get a chance to see this one, but the minutes distribution in this one looks Woody-esque.
terrell
November 27th, 2010
3:13 pm
lol @ Dominique calling JJ a superstar.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:14 pm
Joke Johnson- Being paid 120 milli
3-15 7 pts
Good Job Joe
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
3:14 pm
northcyde that’s not his point… sure he made some consistent contributions this game, one that a sixth man off the bench would make, but he’s not playing at 120 MILL caliber…
ignition
November 27th, 2010
3:15 pm
We played against the refs today..
cp
November 27th, 2010
3:16 pm
I dont know whats going on with Joe but he really needs to get it together
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
3:16 pm
lol @ Josh working on a “T” even after the game..
ATL FAN
November 27th, 2010
3:17 pm
cp, its easy. he got his money, so he lacks effort in every game now
cp
November 27th, 2010
3:17 pm
Najeh. LD is looking like Woodrow in many ways.
Najeh Davenpoop
November 27th, 2010
3:18 pm
“When you’re shooting bad, you must contribute in other ways, and he did just that.”
It would be nice, though, if one of those “other ways” was getting to the free throw line. Elite scorers try to get fouled when their shot is not falling, instead of just jacking up more jumpers hoping they will go in. Against a soft defensive team like the Knicks you would hope that Joe would take it strong inside to get some points at the free throw line. More than anything, the fact that he never does this is what keeps him out of the ranks of the elite scorers.
Also, I didn’t see most of the game, but i would guess there were more iso’s going on in this one based on the low free throw number. Joe was getting more trips to the line earlier in the season when they were committed to the motion offense.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:19 pm
Last 5 games from JOKE JOHNSON:
12 pts
5 ast
4 rebs
shooting 33%
Being paid 120 milli
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
3:20 pm
6 3’s from Joe..
missed all 6…
dictated the knick defense then found the open man to the tune of 7 boards.. he could’ve easily had 10 dimes if it werent for misses.. couple that w/ 10 rebs. ill take that w/ the win.. im not worried about Joe. he played w/ in the offense, couldnt buy a bucket with that 120 mill..
Najeh Davenpoop
November 27th, 2010
3:22 pm
10-1 avainst bad teams, 0-6 against good teams. Nice to see the Hawks outrebound another opponent, even if just barely, and even if that opponent has one of the softest front lines in the league.
I will say, though, that going 10 for 24 from 3 and just 11 for 14 from the line is a completely unsustainable way of winning.
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
3:24 pm
Joe is a shooter who facilitates well..
people will confuse him w/ being a scorer b/c of his size, mismatches, he creates, and awesome handle.. lacks speed and explosiveness to hang his jersey in that elite scorer category..
i’d say he’s an elite basketball player..
bigdave
November 27th, 2010
3:27 pm
* 7 assist
northcyde
November 27th, 2010
3:29 pm
The blog monster ate my post . . but I co-sign with bigdave. He did everything right, except knock down those wide open 3s.
If he goes 3 – 15 FG. . but only has 3 rebs and 2 assists, then that’s one thing. But when he shoots that bad, but also has a big rebounding and assist game, and we cruise to a win, I’m not going to be up in arms about the missed 3s.
Like Najeh said, it would be nice if he can get to the line more when he struggles like that. But he set up guys all game for easy shots and 3s.
Good team win for the Hawks. Bibby and Jamal were excellent today, especially late.
STEEL
November 27th, 2010
3:32 pm
Last 5 games from JOKE JOHNSON:
12 pts
5 ast
4 rebs
shooting 33%
Being paid 120 milli
I REPEAT HE IS BEING PAYED 120 MILLI
Freshmaker
November 27th, 2010
3:51 pm
Last 10 posts from STEEL: Nothing but crap
moboman
November 27th, 2010
3:55 pm
I like the message from LD. Let the vets play like today. Minutes are earned. Teague has yet to show that he deserves any more than he’s getting. A PG has to knock down shots in the offense, or you’re playing 4 against 5. Great sub pattern today. Much better than a second platoon coming in.
northcyde
November 27th, 2010
3:56 pm
And I forgot Marvin. Marvin was excellent today too. He really stepped up today, especially in that 1st half.
Another matinee game vs Toronto tomorrow. That should be an interesting game, considering the time of the game.
ignition
November 27th, 2010
4:14 pm
No Marvin was not excellent… He actually showed up, well in the first half, only to disappear again in the second.. He contributed no more…
Big Ray
November 27th, 2010
4:22 pm
Funny to hear people still judging Larry Drew on Mike Woodson issues. It ain’t the same guy, folks. But the team issues are the same. It doesn’t take a an all out investigation to understand why some things are happening the same.
Big Ray
November 27th, 2010
4:27 pm
Glad to see us get a win against a more potent Knicks team than we’re used to seeing. Marvin actually showed up, how about that. Now if we can get him to do this more than once every five games or so…
Jamal was excellent off the bench. Mo Evans was fairly good as well.
Bibby’s play this year has been pretty dang good.
Teague and JC2 both had DNPs. Hmmmm. In spite of this, a situation I imagined before the season is already in play. I believe a certain Hawks fan in Tennessee touched on this as well. I wonder…
JerryWest
November 27th, 2010
4:33 pm
Long term plan
Hawks need to do the following immediately.
1 Let JJ rest,
2 artificially boost JC1, Marvin PPG,
3 trade JC1, Marvin.
4 get JJ back healthy,
5 trade JJ
The Real Hawk
November 27th, 2010
4:58 pm
What a joke. The so-called coach doesn’t even play
the guy. Woodie 2.0 is no better as a developer of young guards.
Zaza is lost.
The Real Hawk
November 27th, 2010
4:59 pm
How much longer for this imposter?
TEAM DIME
November 27th, 2010
5:09 pm
EASY WORKS ON THE TRADE MACHINE, HIS DEAL WILL ALLOW US TO KEEP WHAT I CONSIDER THE CORE, AND A TRADE THAT ADDS DEPTH AT THE BENCH, AND THE LINEUP, A DEAL THAT IS SO OBVIOUS , SUND WOULD BE DUMB NOT TO TRYYYYY!!!
DENVER GETS MARVIN, JEFF, ZAZA, JAMALS EXPIRING CONTRACT, 3 MIL FROM CHILDRESS AND A 1ST ROUND PICK
ATL GETS, LAWSON, JR SMITH, NENE, BIRDMAN
NEW LINEUP STARTING LAWSON -JJ-JOSHSMITH-HORORD-NENE
BENCH-BIBBY,JORDAN,JR SMITH,EVANS,BIRDMAN,POWELL,ETAN,COLLINS
WE GET A YOUNG QUICK PG IN LAWSON WHO IS DEVELOPED AND WOULD THRIVE ON THIS TEAM, LAWSON WOULD BE AWESOME…BIBBY WOULD BE A VET DEADLY 3PT SHOOTER OFF THE BENCH..WOULD REALLY KEEP THE BENCH TOGETHER, WE GIVE UP JAMAL, BUT WE GET A BONIFIED SCORERER AND DEFENDERRRR IN JR SMITH HES A HIGHLIGHTOF HIS OWN, WE WOULDNT MISS A BEAT, BIRDMAN, WOULD BE ANOTHER SHOTBLOCKER, OFF THE BENCH A PHYSICAL MORE ATHLETIC BIG OFF HE BENCH INSTEAD OF ZAZA AND NENE WOULD BRING A POST PRESENSE WE DONT HAVE HORFORD AND NENE IN THE PAINT WITH SMOOVE RUNNEN AROUND WOULD BE DEADLY, PLUS LOCKDOWN D FROM JOE , THIS TEAM WOULD BE A INSTANT CONTENDER..DENVERS BLOWEN UP THERE TEAM SOONER OR LATER, AND JAMALS CONTRACTS IS GNA HELP THM DO THAT, MARVIN GIVES THEM A SF TO BACK UP MELO IF NOT START ONCE MELOS GONE, AND MAYBE MARVIN CAN FLOURISH IN A NEW SYSTEM …???? LOL..MAYBE…ZAZA CONTRACT IDK I JUST HATE TO SEE HIM GET PAID HIS AMOUNT IN A HAWKS UNIFORM..I DOUBT DENVER WOULD GO FOR IT BUT IF IT WORKS IN THE TRADE MACHINE..I SAY SUNDS TRIES THIS ..MAYBE THE CAN TRY FOR MELO LAWSON AND JR FOR -ZAZA MARVIN AND JAMAL..DREAM BIGGG..I THINK THIS TRADE WOULD PUT SOME FANS IN OUR SEATS, AND INSTANTLY BRING RESPECT AND SOME NATIONAL MEDIA FINALLY
L-QUE
November 27th, 2010
5:13 pm
Give it arest JERRY the HAWKS played another team that dont have a monster in the middle . just a seven taking up space.the Hawks will handle a lot of these teams, Collins & Thomas need more time together for Boston, Orlando series. ZAZA wont then. ATLANTA had to pay Joe to keep this team intact. JOE is a superstar in the mix of players considered that in this league.he will show up the main things Atlanta can win with out 10pts. from him. his others faces always shows in games
dap01
November 27th, 2010
5:15 pm
Larry Drew is tightening up like Woody. His focus is to win a game at all cost. He played JJ 40+ when he is hurting and not shooting well at all. He is giving the young guards no burn even though we have peaked as a team already with Bibby at the helm.
L-QUE
November 27th, 2010
5:28 pm
LD- WIN AT ALL COST ,every game is precious
Evelyn
November 27th, 2010
5:45 pm
To all u jj hater I wish he had gone somewhere where he would be appreciated, you people b.t.h about the money he makes he was offered it and he took it,just like you or I would,he should have signed with New York or Chicago,I wonder how well would this team be playing.Get off his dam case.
rusty
November 27th, 2010
11:45 pm
evelyn are you one of joes girls,he certainly is not a super star worth 124m. he is playing worst than a sub