Atlanta Hawks: What happened to Joe Johnson’s 3-point shot?
Speaking of jump shots . . .
J.J. is having his least efficient season scoring since he came to Atlanta (while still leading the team in usage percentage). A big part of the reason for that is his 3-point shooting, which is at a career-low 28.9 percent for the season.
If the elbow injury explained the poor shooting before, it doesn’t seem to be a factor now.
Since January, a month when Joe was on a tear, he’s 38 of 122 (31 percent) on 3-pointers. The more time that passes since the surgery, the worst J.J.s 3-point shooting gets: 23 of 65 in January, 13 of 39 in February and 2 of 18 to start this month. He’s 2 for 23 on 3s in his last five games. With his free-throw rate still so low, all of those missed 3-pointers are dragging down J.J.’s efficiency (not to mention his production).
Joe said weeks ago that the elbow feels better. He also says he feels fresher this season because of the games he’s missed–he’s on pace to play 2,642 minutes, his fewest for a full season since he came off the bench for the Suns in 2002-03.
J.J. said open looks haven’t been a problem. So if J.J. is getting good shots and he’s feeling good, why aren’t his 3-pointers falling?
“I don’t know,” he said. “It just happens, man. They will fall [eventually].”
He said he doesn’t change his routine during times like this.
“Playing in this league, this is my 10th year, I just try to keep a short memory,” J.J. said. “I don’t worry about the last game. I just move forward. That’s the kind of attitude you have got to have. So that’s my approach.”
L.D. isn’t sure that’s been working for J.J.
Drew said he went back and looked at video of J.J.s last several games to analyze his 3-point shots.
“If there is one thing that I notice with his 3, at times, he hesitates,” Drew said. “There is kind of a pause there before he lets it go. I don’t know if that if affects him or not. We went back and looked at some tape as far as Utah. We looked at his feet position, his shoulders; whether he is leading with his right side; is he hesitating, is he bunny-hopping into the shot, is he ‘one-two’ into the shot.”
Lester Conner met with J.J. after Thursday’s practice to show him what the video breakdown of his 3-point shots.
“[They were better] when he caught it and went into rhythm and let it go,” L.D. said. “I’m not saying they are always going to go in, but I really want him not even thinking about it. I want him catching it and going right into his shot. A lot of players when they are wide open they will take their time going into the shot. I think that is one of the worst things you can do. You have got to shoot that thing like someone is coming at you.”
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Westurd
March 11th, 2011
11:40 am
first……a spot the Hawks will never see
Trojan
March 11th, 2011
11:44 am
Hey Brain Surgeons: Stop shooting them, drive to the basket. LD, you don’t have to look at film to say drive the ball or pass the ball closer to the basket.
Jump shooting teams will always fail in the playoffs.
Oh, I forgot, we are reinventing what wins in the NBA.
lewis
March 11th, 2011
11:46 am
We need a starting SF lol
rod
March 11th, 2011
11:48 am
@ lewis we got one..his name is damien wilkins lol
rod
March 11th, 2011
11:53 am
and by the way jordan crawford is playin better than any our guards right now, they are so stupid for trading him away he was our future! john wall + nick young +jordan crawford = playoffs for the next 10 years….
lewis
March 11th, 2011
12:02 pm
As for JJ, just stop shooting them.
jgsbirds
March 11th, 2011
12:04 pm
folks get over jordan crawford–he’s not that freaking good.
jj post up and ld find someone that can get the ball to him.
everyone else go to the glass for goodness sake. i can’t believe how many times we shoot from the outside without any one else from our team inside the paint–flat out stupid.
defense–box your man out and then go get the ball and run.
pretty simple stuff.
bronkelliott
March 11th, 2011
12:04 pm
hey everybody it”s the strip club buys.. led by JJ & Smoove! What a team of duds!
Dtruth
March 11th, 2011
12:05 pm
JJ is not a leader, he does not make his teammates better, his game is one dimensional, he shows no emotion, he dribbles too much, he does not take over games. Basically he is a complimentary player this being paid as a player that can lead your franchise and as he told the fans after a lethargic showing in the playoffs ” He does not care what the fans think”. Good Luck Hawk Fans.
ICECOLD
March 11th, 2011
12:10 pm
5th… the spot the hawks are in!!!! Lol..
PaulieOldschool
March 11th, 2011
12:10 pm
I like the fact that a 31% 3-point shooter has the guts to say yesterday, “we’re a jump shooting team.” Yeah, they will start to fall eventually, but they ain’t falling now, so MOVE the ball, PENETRATE, and PASS OFF. JJ not only hampers us with his bloated contract, but with his desire to want the ball too much. Forcing shots is desperation and we already have way too much of that. Do the other things that lead to points and movement, and everything else falls into place.
Hollywould
March 11th, 2011
12:10 pm
Lester Conner shooting coach? Man, this guy could not shoot when he played. Maybe that’s the problem.
Section 303
March 11th, 2011
12:11 pm
Does Joe Johnson know anything? Every answer, to just about every question, is “I don’t know, man….”
I agree with Trojan. Stop shooting so many d@mn three’s then. He has been awful from there this entire season, except for the January abberation.
atlienforlife
March 11th, 2011
12:12 pm
Thanks for bringing this up Michael; the real problem with the team this year is JJ. Johnson along with crawford are playing terrible this year. And that’s a shame, because everyone else on this team is playing better. I think joe got comfortable after his contract, and jamal is still mad about his.
vajeje johnson
March 11th, 2011
12:13 pm
his head is elsewhere.
dayoldfries
March 11th, 2011
12:14 pm
i hate everybody named joe
GuntherPeterson
March 11th, 2011
12:23 pm
Remember when Joe and the Hawks got embarrased and lost by over 100 points in the Orlando Magic series loss last year, Joe Johnson stormed off the court and said, “I dont care about the fans and what they think.” I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO JOE JOHNSONS 3-POINT SHOT. IT DISAPPEARED AS SOON AS JOE WAS GRANTED A MAX CONTRACT. I KNOW THAT NOONE ELSE WILL SAY IT, BUT JOE HAS FLAT OUT QUIT PLAYING SINCE THEY ARE PAYING HIM NOW. YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT JUST THE OPPOSITE WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. IF IT WAS ANYBODY WHO CARED, THEY WOULD HAVE SAID, OK, NOW THAT I’M MAKING THE LEAGUE MAXIMUM MONEY, LET ME GO OUT AND SHOW EVERYONE THAT I DESERVE IT. NO, OF COURSE HE WOULDNT SAY THAT. INSTEAD HE SAYS, OK, NOW THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN ME A MAX CONTRACT, THEY WERE FOOLS FOR DOING THAT AND I WILL GIVE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF EFFORT BECAUSE I DONT HAVE TO GIVE IT MY ALL ANYMORE. THEY WERE STUPID TO PAY ME AND NOW I CAN COAST THE REST OF THE WAY UNTIL MY NEXT DEAL COMES UP. THAT ATTITUDE IS A BAD ONE AND ITS UNFORTUNATE THAT JOE WILL NOT TRY HARD ANYMORE. AT LEAST WE STILL HAVE JAMAL CRAWFORD SO IF JOE LEAVES THE TEAM AND GOES TO ANOTHER CLUB, WE HAVE A PREMIUM SCORER IN JAMAL WHO CAN REPLACE JOE AND PROBABLY CARRY A HIGHER AVERAGE THAN JOE ONCE JAMAL BECOMES A FULL-TIME STARTER.
Navigator
March 11th, 2011
12:32 pm
I laugh every time someone writes an article about Joe Johnson. Unwanted by his previous team for uneven effort and results, the Hawks couldn’t wait to give him a Michael Jordan type contract. The owners deserve what they got, and the fans will diminish the longer this team plays.
hawksfancents95
March 11th, 2011
12:34 pm
Please trade joe and marv after we get swept 1st round, don’t resign jamal, keep josh and al for our 3 and 4, get roy hibbert or schmayb even greg oden, I’m sick of being the smallest team on the court every night, as for our shooting woes how bout we go to the rim and finish like we play in the nba, how is it that 85% of the people on here have ideas to help the hawks and the ownership/front office/l.d can’t fix our b.s
Go hawks!
Man Man
March 11th, 2011
12:37 pm
Joe Johnson is garbage.Just deal wit it.We stuck for 6 years wit no money for other top free agents
yessir
March 11th, 2011
12:43 pm
Why dont people believe that Woody is what kept this team aflaot??? Fire LD, I said it from day one. Clyde wanted to fire Woody, where are the fire LD billboards????????? Woody was way better than this sh-t.
SalimStoudemire
March 11th, 2011
12:49 pm
The Hawks gave away Jordan Crawford, Mo Evans and Mike Bibby, 3 guys who can easily score 60 points a night. Jordan Crawford has emerged into a superstar since he was traded away by the Hawks and most fans believe Crawford will win the league MVP award next year. What a great move by the Hawks just to get Captain Kirk who can barely play the game. It was a dumb trade and the Hawks gave up way too much and ruined their team. Since the Hinrich trade, the Hawks have been the second worst team in the league behind the Cleveland Caviliers.
yessir
March 11th, 2011
12:51 pm
From NBA.com”Only the Cavs and Raptors have regressed more offensively from last season than the Hawks”. Give Woody his credit for at least doing something with these losers.
vava74
March 11th, 2011
12:51 pm
Most of you are a just a bunch of whining b*tches who just spew garbage.
It’s obvious that JJ is playing sub par right now, but to say he is simply sitting on his contract is idiotic:
1. During the pre-season JJ lead the whole roster in the timed mile run. He is the most fit player in the team. If was sitting on his money he would not have come as fit and prepared as he did;
2. JJ had elbow surgery and, first was playing hurt, then he was playing whilst recovering – coming back EARLY – and now he is probably trying to regain his shot’s form and mechanics after so many months doing it “unnaturally” to compensate for pain and lack of movement.
Also, he was not the one who signed the contract by the Hawks franchise, so stop complaining as if he was stealing money from the Hawks.
There were several franchises lining up to pay him 100 million for 5 years, the Hawks had to top that offer or lose him and being without cap room to even sign JJ Redick.
If you want to discuss if he is able or not to take us further or if he is or not the type of guy to be the top dog, fine, but to accuse him of not being professional is stupid and unfair.
As for the complaints that he does not share the ball, look at the stats and check who leads the team in assists. He may stop the flow many too many times but check as well the number of FGA and you will see that he is not a black-hole.
Get a grip, stop whining and get your butts to Phillips Arena instead of leaving the Hawks playing in either a mortuary or with an hostile pro-NYK or LAL crowd.
steven a smith
March 11th, 2011
12:55 pm
HAWKS FANS SHOULD BOYCOTT GAMES UNTIL THERE IS A REAL NBA ROSTER IN PLACE.
Rate Al Horford against other Pf in this league. How does he fair in head to head
competeition. I’l tell you. He dosen”t. Joe Johnson..an allstar. Wish Dominique
played now, i’d even take John Drew, Pistol Pete, Kenny Norman. Joe Johnson has no
courage, heart, or leadership skills.
Man Man
March 11th, 2011
12:56 pm
Maybe they shouldve traded teague instead of bibby and maybe more offense couldve been provided
StewartJackson
March 11th, 2011
1:02 pm
The trade would have been perfect had the three players been Teague, Marvin Williams and Bibby. We should have kept Mo Evans and Jordan Crawford. Marvin Williams will never amount to anything I could have lived with that. But Jordan Crawford is a budding superstar who can shoot the 3-pointer and is athletic enough to drive to the basket and score. Crawford plays the way Marvin should be playing. We gave up much and accomplished nothing and made our team dramatically worse. With Mo Evans and Jordan Crawford, those are two guys who can spell instant relief and provide instant offense anytime you need it. Now we dont have that dimension and element to our team anymore. If we need instant offense we can no longer get it. Its a shame but that Hinrich trade will be remembered for the beginning of the dismantling of the Hawks as we know it today.
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
1:09 pm
Probably can’t get no lift on his jumpshot because his pockets are to heavy.
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
1:10 pm
Man Man
March 11th, 2011
12:56 pm
Maybe they shouldve traded teague instead of bibby and maybe more offense couldve been provided
Yeah cause Mike Bibby did provide offense. For the other team. “LET TEAGUE START!”
Man Man
March 11th, 2011
1:13 pm
Tremaine
Yeah cause Mike Bibby did provide offense. For the other team. “LET TEAGUE START!”
If you don’t go on wit that ish.Teague barely scores and turns the ball over ever time he get in the game.Larry Drew knows what hes doing with teague.He sucksssssss
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
1:21 pm
Man Man
Thanks for proving you don’t know what you are talking about. Larry Drew has no idea what he is doing. That why this team is a lot worse than it was last year.
phil
March 11th, 2011
1:22 pm
vava…I wouldn’t go near Phillips, and haven’t since it opened, because of the likes of JJ. No thanks…can’t stand no defense playing whiners like him…give me the larry bird’s of the world, the michael jordan’s, the guys who went out and kicked your teeth in and didn’t offer excuses for failure…
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
1:27 pm
I told you so.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
1:33 pm
Stay on The Bus!
vava74 – Co-Sign! Yeah man, we got a few kids who for some reason are not in school, where learning is fundamental. IDK why some parents allow their kids to surf the internet as much as they do?
I’ve grown to just ignore them and step on the gas with my scroll key.
I don’t even engage them and the ole’ trolle anymore, ’bout every 6 months or so, I will blast them like you just did, just to get it off my nerves. Especially, the ranters and chanters who just sit there and type in CAPS and repeat themselves to ad nauseum with the same damn words over and over and over.
There’s even a few grown azz men who today can’t let go what they perceive Joe said, which is also their little minded lies too!
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So, a big shout-out to vava74 for the push-back!
Aye Kids! Stay on The Bus!
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
1:37 pm
Next time the hawks lose at home fans just need to throw dollar bills on the basketball court. Thats all the owners and Joe Johnson care about anyway.
terrell
March 11th, 2011
1:38 pm
So LD is still encouraging jumpshots. Wow! Need to be tellin JJ to take it to the freakin hole. And can we get the GOOD Josh, Joe, and Jamal tonight please??? We beat Chicago without Smoove, so we better beat Chicago with him. If we dont, the Smith haters will be out in full force. And I might be one of em, if he starts off shooting jumpers.
Puzzled
March 11th, 2011
1:38 pm
A team full with Ray Allens and Reggie Millers. When the step out to defend the Hawks Pprolific jump shooters, the inside stuff will be like taking candy from a baby!
Let’s go Hawks!!!!
doc
March 11th, 2011
1:51 pm
maybe mark price did ok after all as a shooting coach consultant.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
1:54 pm
maybe Woody did ok as a head coach.
The Game Has Changed
March 11th, 2011
1:55 pm
How long are you guys gonna dog my Hawks. Just find a new team to put down and move on. We may not be the best team but we are surely not the worst. And for you guys who are dogging Coach Drew should now realize we should have kept Woodson. How can you want a coach gone after he improved every year in wins. We may have lost badly in the second round but it was the second round. We are going through the same thing the Jazz went through in the 90’s.
rusty
March 11th, 2011
1:55 pm
JJ I’ve always thought was a very inconsistent jump shooter. It always seemed when he was looking for shots & forcing his jumpshot went somewhere else. I always thought his shooting was so much better when he shot in rhyrthm. I always hated to see him try to take over the game in the 4 th as our offense would go down the tubes. I hate how he over dribbles the ball until he is alway doubled & trippled teamed always leading into bad shots for him & his team mates. People often talk about his assists, he really is not a good passer giving us easy shots but getting assists as our players make last seconds jumpshots. This is not a great passer if any thing he retards good ball movement. He is also very selfish . His defense is highly over rated.it is so funny when he is guarding against a fast break he always turns away & makes no effort at all. The ball always runs through him & not a pg hence mb.
The Game Has Changed
March 11th, 2011
1:58 pm
@Phil- Go back to where you are from. We dont need you. We are doing fine without you. You can hate Joe all you want. There are 72 listed shooting guards in the league. Joe ranks in the top 7 hands down. Kobe and Joe are the only shooting guards to avg 20,5,5 the last five years. Now take that to the bank.
nique
March 11th, 2011
2:00 pm
JJ, how about driving to the rim – you’re 6′8, and have a great inside shooting touch and great handles!
kevkat
March 11th, 2011
2:01 pm
Steven a ,how can you rate Al Horford against other PF ’s in the league when he doesn’t even play the position full time? I can honestly say the man is holding his own considering the position he’s been forced to play.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
2:05 pm
This and That!
-rotoworld fantasy blog-
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Gortat has enormous double-double off bench
Marcin Gortat stayed hot Thursday, posting a huge line of 14 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks.
The only thing he didn’t do was drain a 3-pointer. He is dynamite right now, averaging 16 points, 11 rebounds, a steal, and two blocks per game over the last three weeks. He is playing starters minutes off the bench and needs to be in every possible lineup for now. _
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Mar 11, 1:24 AM
Lawson posts huge line, looks locked in

Ty Lawson dominated Steve Nash and the Suns on Thursday, posting a monster line with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 11 assists, two 3-pointers, four rebounds and four steals.
He needs to be owned in all leagues and looks like a must-start at this time. With usual starter Arron Afflalo out, Lawson and Raymond Felton shared the court most of the game. Felton only managed five points and six assists, and right now the Nuggets look like they are Lawson’s team.
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Mar 11, 1:13 AM
Amare’s big night marred by suspension news

Amare Stoudemire had yet another monster game Thursday, scoring 36 points on 12-of-27 shooting, adding seven rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal.
He is absolutely rolling on a nightly basis, but will likely miss Sunday’s game after picking up his 16th technical foul after a skirmish with Brendan Haywood on Thursday night. Maybe the tech will be rescinded, but that’s not likely at this point. The Knicks could need a big game out of a guy like Shelden Williams with Amare in street clothes.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
2:21 pm
I see a lot of you are comming out of the “WoodWork: saying we should have kept Woody. Where were you when he needed you and these vultures were circling the wagon last year. It’s a little late right now, you’re stuck with “UNCLE LARRY” as Stro calls him. I call him “UNCLE” TOO but for other reasons.
Doc Reem
March 11th, 2011
2:32 pm
It’s so sad this organization still has no clue on how to build a high caliber team. They are a hopeless bunch of idiots in the front office. They still have no clue.
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
2:32 pm
Woody should have been fired!!!!
LD may simply be the wrong HIRE!!!
yessir
March 11th, 2011
2:33 pm
Rufus you should be fired!!! Rufus you suck
JM
March 11th, 2011
2:36 pm
Vava74 – Thank you.
Go Hawks!
RaJaH
March 11th, 2011
2:39 pm
Lol @ Samuel… Woody was garbage! Enough said.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
2:41 pm
Dawg Daze!
Here is an interesting piece of history re: the dismantling of a dynasty due to: egos, pride, arrogance and stupidity.
How you handle past success, determines your future.
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A partial quote from phil jackson,
“But contentious contract negotiations between the Bulls and Jordan and Jackson made it difficult to continue. Especially because Krause allegedly told Jackson that even if the Bulls won 82 games that season, “You’re [bleeping] gone!” “There were other challenges we’d have to overcome to win again,” Jackson said. “After Dennis Rodman had played at such high level for three years, at age 35, he still could have played athletically. But his other distractions on the floor, his emotions and mind-set could have tipped in the wrong direction. Scottie and Michael could have played through their injuries. But we would have needed Rodman to dominate as a rebounder, defender and passer to put us over the top.” Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Coaching, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
2:42 pm
yessir
If I was the coach we would atleast have a PG and Josh wouldn’t be shoting jumpshots….Lol
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
2:44 pm
“shooting”
yessir
March 11th, 2011
2:49 pm
How would you have a pg if the owners/gm wont get you one. You have to play the hand you are dealt. With the hand Woody was dealt I think he played it pretty good. LD got the same hand and screwed it up
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
2:50 pm
Raj,
You don’t seem to get it. Woody had these guys playing over their heads. It’s pretty evident right now.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
2:51 pm
A rebounder, defender and passer was required in addition to MJ and Pippen? Imagine that? Even two HOF’ers need help. We don’t even have one HOF’er, I guess we need a miracle!
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
2:51 pm
LD being a bad coach, doesn’t make Woody a good coach.
If my girl is uglier than your girl, that doesn’t make you girl pretty….JUST 2 UGLY GIRLS!!!
yessir
March 11th, 2011
2:55 pm
It makes her prettier than your girl. Just like Samuel said, you guys just don’t get it. The Hawks were playing over the heads cause of Woody. You guys wanted Avery Johnson, he dont have the Nets playing over their heads.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
2:56 pm
When I think of Rodman, I think of the potential of Josh Smith. If he would only realize that there are more than one way to make it to being a great ballplayer. Rodman is the perfect example. Freakish athletic ability and passion for the game but directed it in the right direction:rebounding and defending. Josh needs a Jordan/type player to direct him in the right direction, unfortunately we don’t have that.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
2:59 pm
Yessir,
And don’t forget they wanted Byron Scott, Flip Sanders and Mark Jackson
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
3:01 pm
yessir
It is call player development. You must 1st understands its importance to your teams success, then accept the highs and lows in the process.
Woody was more concerned with the WIN TOTAL, THAN CREATING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM… He was BUM!!!
The Hawks have often been criticized for not living upto their talent….That means their talent was better than their performance….He was BUM!!!!
yessir
March 11th, 2011
3:01 pm
Thanks Samuel. Bring back Woody!!!!! Fire Rufus
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
3:03 pm
Nobody wanted LD…
yessir
March 11th, 2011
3:04 pm
But you wanted the other coaches that Samuel brought up. What are they doing now??????
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
3:11 pm
Rufus,
Pretty much everybody here said “anybody but Woody”. So who were your suggestions and where are they now?
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
3:17 pm
I wanted somebody with a backbone like Avery Johhson or Mark Jackson. After it was known that the hawks couldn’t afford Avery Johnson and the player were pushing for Larry Drew, I wanted Mark Jackson. You can say what you want but the hawks quit on Larry Drew last year also. He was the assistant coach.
a1andonly
March 11th, 2011
3:30 pm
DUNK JOE!!!!!!!
a1andonly
March 11th, 2011
3:30 pm
DUNK JOE!!!!!!!!!!
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
3:35 pm
I wanted anybody except the assistant coach…
Rock Preston
March 11th, 2011
3:36 pm
Joe Johnson is as soft as they come. That cat never attacks the rim. A 120 million 3-point shooter is all he is. What a joke. I bet Kobe and the real stars laugh their arses off when they see him coming down the floor. He even looks out of place int he All Star Game. Everyone attacks in that game but he still floats to the 3 point line on a fast break.
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
3:36 pm
The game has changed said this:
“Kobe and Joe are the only shooting guards to avg 20,5,5 the last five years. Now take that to the bank.”
Flat out lie. Joe has only averaged over 5 rebounds once in his 10 year career and that was his last year in Phoenix.
Here’s the link to his career stats: http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joe_johnson/career_stats.html
Rufus1
March 11th, 2011
3:39 pm
I wanted anybody except the assistant coach…
Once LD became the coach I embraced the HOPE of positive change.
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
3:43 pm
If Woodson is ALL THAT GOOD, why is he still unemployed?
Has he actually even interviewed for a job? I remember he was mentioned in Charlotte, but I think they hired Silas without interviewing Woody.
Pretty telling, if you ask me.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 11th, 2011
3:46 pm
Just because you replace dog sh-t with elephant sh-t doesn’t mean the dog sh-t is suddenly edible. Firing Woody was, is, and will always have been the right move.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 11th, 2011
3:49 pm
I wanted Tom Thibodeau to at least get an interview.
prison mike
March 11th, 2011
3:51 pm
There is no such thing as a obese cat in the jungle.
One dimensional max player that happens to play for my beloved hawks. You would think If you rank at the worst shooter at your position you could switch it up???
6-8 240 and nothing but a supple meal for apex predators in the league.
http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/player/_/stat/3-points/sort/threePointFieldGoalPct/position/shooting-guards/count/41
prison mike
March 11th, 2011
3:54 pm
Hate or love kobe but you respect kobe, prime example lost in miami. He was appalled he lost to the cheat.
RaJaH
March 11th, 2011
3:55 pm
My point exactly Najeh.
tony
March 11th, 2011
3:56 pm
This team needs better coaching.
HIRE BILL LAIMBEER!
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
3:57 pm
BILL LAIMBEER. I can dig it!
drew
March 11th, 2011
4:05 pm
he never had one
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
4:09 pm
prison mike,
And then there’s this: Joe Johnson: 15th in the league in Field Goals Attempted, but 73rd in the league in Free Throws Attempted.
That’s pathetic to have the ball that much and get so few FTs.
D.S.G.B.
March 11th, 2011
4:11 pm
i say we reinvent the hawks and try the whole keep core together with a different core. make the moves necessary to get ben hansbrough and jimmer fredette in our backcourt to go along with al horford for the next ten years!!!!!!!!!
terrell
March 11th, 2011
4:12 pm
So just because LD sucks, it means that Woody was a good coach? You know better than that Samuel. THEY BOTH SUCK! Would it matter if you were the cleanest thing in a garbarge can? Your’re still trash regardless..
JeJe
March 11th, 2011
4:13 pm
Why is there a blog about Joe’s 3 pt shooting?
There should be a blog about why Joe has been pretty much garbage all year except for January when he was making a push for the All Star Team
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
4:13 pm
No Boozer, Deng uncertain. Should be an easy win for the hawks tonight.
Tremaine
March 11th, 2011
4:17 pm
PLEASE DON’T COMPARE JOE TO KOBE EVER AGAIN!
By Pat Mixon (Lakers Featured Columnist) on March 11, 2011 BleacherReport.com
Gladiator and warrior Bryant did what is the most rare of rare in the NBA. He stayed in the road arena and worked on his game. Not for 30 minutes, but for an hour and a half. Players might do that at home, get an after-game workout in, but on the road? Never.
If you ever wanted to know what separates Bryant from the pack, this is it. At the end of this workout, he quoted the Greek legend Achilles, “I want what all men want. I just want it more.”
tony
March 11th, 2011
4:19 pm
Bill Laimbeer
“It’s time for me to be doing something else,” he said at a news conference. “I want to coach in the NBA, and I think it was not fair to the Shock to try to coach them while my focus and passion were somewhere else. I don’t have another job, but it is something I want to explore. Whether it is a head coaching job or something as an assistant, that’s what I want to do.”
terrell
March 11th, 2011
4:22 pm
Woody and LD startin to remind me of Stotts and Krueger. Boy, those were the days. lol! Hindu, Chris Crawford, Cal Bowdler, etc.., contracts killed us back then. JJ’s”Marvin’s, Zaza’s, etc… killin us today. Some things never change.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
4:25 pm
Sure,
You’re on the Tom T wagon since he’s winning. I can dig that. I like the way Tom has Chitown playing. Don’t hurt to have an MVP QB either. Naj, he probably didn’t want to interview here. Rose, Boozer, Deng and Noah. Who wouldn’t want to go there. LD was probably all they could get. After all he’s the lowest paid in the league. I guess you get what you pay for in this case. Bottom line is yall still think a “coach” can get this roster to “the next Level” and I don’t.
One thing for sure, LD is moving towards getting them to the next level. Lotto status.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
4:28 pm
Sautee,
Are you saying that getting a job makes you a good coach?
lewis
March 11th, 2011
4:42 pm
The Hawks are punching above their weight as it is. Atlanta is 10 games above .500, but it has a +0.4 point differential (seventh in the East), and is mediocre across the board in most offensive, defensive, and rebounding metrics. The only area where the Hawks excel is in three-point field goal percentage defense, where they rank third league-wide (33.4%).
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
4:42 pm
Actually,
Scott Brooks, Tom T. And Larry Drew all have comparable contracts, (correct me if I’m wrong here). I think the coach of Milwaukee also re-signed for what Drew signed for as well.
I think this is correct. I’m just too lazy to look that up right this minute.
LuellaPatterson
March 11th, 2011
4:56 pm
Whoever said DONT COMPARE JOE JOHNSON TO KOBE BRYANT does not know basketball and has an IQ of -197. When Mike Woodsen guided the Hawks to the playoffs 4 years ago when they faced the Boston Celtics, who were the eventual world champions, as most of you remember the Hawks PUSHED the CELTICS TO 7 GAMES AND LOST GAME 7 BY ABOUT 40 POINTS. What most people dont remember is that at that particular moment in history (before LaBron James won his 2 league MVP trophies), Joe Johnson was the second best closer in the game behind Kobe Bryant. In fact, Joe was the second best player in the entire league. Not much has changed. Joe is now third behind Kobe and LaBron, thats it. Joe is hands down the third best player in the league and most of you dont appreciate him for what he is: one of the most dynamic basketball players to ever live and until this point: a certain first ballot hall of famer as soon as his playing career is over. JOE JOHNSON IS GREAT, AND ITS TIME MOST YOU START APPRECIATING HIM.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 11th, 2011
4:58 pm
I didn’t know Joe Johnson’s grandma moved into the same old folks’ home as Marvin’s grandma.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 11th, 2011
5:02 pm
“You’re on the Tom T wagon since he’s winning.”
I posted back in July that I wanted him to get an interview.
QuikdrawMcGraw
March 11th, 2011
5:07 pm
lewis: you made a good point. I said the same thing just the other day. Although the Hawks are now ONLY 10 GAMES OVER .500, as soon as they play their next 10 ballgames, they will be sitting at .500. Its a shame because this team could have won their division. Ive always said when the Hawks were once 20 games over .500 that they wouldnt keep it up and would start sliding backwards. That was just about the time of the Kirk Hinrich trade and the backhill slide has continued ever since. The Hawks will finish the season 37-45, which means I’m expecting them to lose ALL OF THEIR REMAINDING GAMES, but it will still be good enough for them to made the playoff. The Hawks stink and the management must find try desparately to find some idiot to buy the team and and get this pathetic product out of Atlanta during the offseason.
doc
March 11th, 2011
5:18 pm
najeh, on another blog JSS stated that tom t turned down the hawks then gave his reference which was a boston source. he simply said he didnt want anything to do with us when permission was requested to interview him through the boston team. that is what i suspected that he didnt want to come here and why he didnt interview here. i think he looked at the hornets and that was it though others were given permission. selah
no dmb, i dont think they signed for anything close to what LD signed for. brooks and tom t got legit dollars along with others making moves. tom t probably got what LD gets or close to it as the lead assistant in boston is my guess.
W.R.Terrell
March 11th, 2011
5:20 pm
Well I guess there will be some JUMP SHOOTING tonight when the “SOFT’S” play the BULLS. They are jump shooters you know according to ISO Joe. I could understand if they were like Reggie Miller or Ray Allen or even Dirk, but, these boys are not that good as far as shooting. That “smoove” person a jump shooter. He needs to jump off the team because he keeps shooting us in the foot. What happened to ISO Joe’s 3 point shot?..It’s called 20 million a year, guaranteed to turn a good player into a soap opera. Does Marvin who is starvin for production have any kind of shot, be it jumper or set shot. I know this much and that is the BULLS will go ZONE because of all the dangerous jump shooters we have and if we manage to win again over the BULLS, its what it was the first time, “FOOLS GOLD”. Here’s the funny part, that “smoove” fella looks over at LD to see if that was the right shot to take at that time. Can we say “MOZO and BOZO? You mean to tell me that a grown man whose making damn near 12 mill a year don’t know if he’s takened a bad shot?.. I’m not going to say what I feel but one word sums it up, it starts with a “D and ends with a “B” with a vowel and syllable in the middle. I am going to watch the game, it’s kinda like a comedy show now, if you don’t get disgusted you wind up laughing.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
5:23 pm
Tid – Bits!
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League rescinds Amare’s 16th technical foul

The league has rescinded Amare Stoudemire’s 16th technical foul, which leaves him one shy of a suspension at 15 for the season.
Technicals were negated for both players involved in the incident, Amare and Brendan Haywood, though obviously Amare’s availability has exponentially more fantasy impact. Hopefully this brush with a mandatory DNP will inspire Amare to keep his temper in check over the final weeks of the season.
Source: Jonathan Abrams on Twitter
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And, David Stern does not play favorites? Where is equal justice when it comes to doling out these faux-punishments?
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Mar 11, 1:59 PM
Chris Paul awaits test results, may play Sat.

Chris Paul practiced and scrimmaged without incident on Friday, and is now awaiting test results to determine whether he’ll play on Saturday.
The best news here is that CP3 is fine despite his scary injury and subsequent stretcher ride into the locker room. His return will take the shine off Jarrett Jack’s excellent recent play, though Jack could still be valuable in 25-30 minutes off the bench.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer on Twitter
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CP3 Get Well Soon! We sure miss you and what could have been in Hawksville.
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Mar 11, 1:31 PM
Nash iffy w/ sore groin, back, and hamstrings

Steve Nash took “a big step back” with his pubic symphysis injury on Thursday, and is now questionable to play Sunday.
Nash is also battling back and hamstring issues — he’s as tough as they come, but owners should brace themselves for a potential DNP. The game will be played early, and Nash said that he “can’t move…[there is] too much pain and immobility.” If you still own Aaron Brooks, get ready to plug him in. And if he’s available in your league, think about adding him in case Nash misses more than just one game.
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
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Steve Nash is beginning the last stage of his swan song. His age has finally tapped him on the shoulder and he said, “Uncle!”
Steve Nash was diagnosed three to four years ago with a: Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. (Google that on webMD). That diagnosis is directly related to what’s going on now. The hamstrings attach/originate to the bottom of the pelvic bone (ischial tuberosity), that’s the bone you sit on. The front of the pelvis where the two sides meet in the middle (the pubic symphis) is a very sensitive bone/joint. They say he is very sore in there. And, of course that low back vertebrae @ L5 is slipping forward on top of the Sacrum (S1).
This is generally called, pelvic instability/unleveling. I see and treat this all day/ every day in my practice. Steve will be ok with Chiropractic Care (which he is a fan of) and some rest and re-hab. Knowing him, he will try to come back and play through the pain. I pray he feels better. On the flip side, I’m glad we got Hinrich instead of him now.
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All I want know is for The Hawks top compete and play hard like the Heat did last night. We too, should have beat the Lakers at home! Losing is never good and ok. I don’t care how hot the other team is – cool ‘em off then. Splash some ice water on them next time.
O'Brien
March 11th, 2011
5:26 pm
Najeh,
doc and I also wanted Tom to get an interview way back when, but I doubt if he would come here.
Samuel,
How many games did the Hawks miss last year due to injury? If I’m not mistaken, they were the healthiest team in the NBA last year, so Woody did not have to deal with players being hurt.
This year, Josh, Marvin, Mo, Jamal and JJ have all missed games, but the Hawks are still in 5th, and on pace for 47-48 wins (only 5 less than last year).
Out of the 3 guys the ASG interviewed (LD, Casey, or Avery), I would have chosen either Casey or Avery. Why? Because LD was woody’s assistant for 6 years, and he was buddy-buddy with the players.
I think this team needed to hear a voice from the outside, because they are too comfortable with each other and with the HC. They tuned Woody out, and I think they have tuned LD out to some extent already.
O'Brien
March 11th, 2011
5:26 pm
Phil,
vava…I wouldn’t go near Phillips, and haven’t since it opened, because of the likes of JJ. No thanks…can’t stand no defense playing whiners like him..
JJ used to guard PGs because Bibby was too slow, and he has even guarded SFs, but yet you call him a no defense playing whiner? C’Mon man.
give me the larry bird’s of the world, the michael jordan’s, the guys who went out and kicked your teeth in and didn’t offer excuses for failure….
You must not go to many basketball games anymore then, because MJ, Magic, Larry Bird…those guys are not walking through that door. And today’s players are not of the same mold as those guys.
terrell
March 11th, 2011
5:29 pm
Guess I’ll tune in at around halftime, to see if it’s the game’s worth watching or not. And in fairness to Woody(and Samuel), LD should be on the hot seat. Especially if we lose tonight in blowout fashion.
sam'l
March 11th, 2011
5:34 pm
How come we can’t hire Don Nelson. I would love to see that….
Najeh Davenpoop
March 11th, 2011
5:38 pm
LD’s effectiveness as a head coach has been inconsistent this year, no doubt, but I would rank the stronger competition within the conference, the increased games missed due to injury, and the regression in Joe’s offensive efficiency as more significant than LD’s coaching when it comes to the Hawks’ lower projected win total.
ag
March 11th, 2011
5:39 pm
Well we go through a slump like almost every team in the NBA did (see LA Lakers prior All-Star break, see Miami up until last night). Also, Jordan scorers 22 and everyone wants him back. Marvin has scored over 20 three times this season, but he is still garbage. Let’s see how consistent Crawford is before crowning him the next Jordan.
When Portland beat Miami, coach McMillian applauded Gerald Wallace effort and intensity. Not one time did he back down to LeBron James. The Hawks appear to be galvanized by other great players. I will give it to Joe, he is the only one that will take the tough assignment. I just don’t think all the guys leave everything on the floor every night and that is a coaching issue. The coach does not have the basketballs to sit his players when they are in their “comfort zone.”
prison mike
March 11th, 2011
5:39 pm
Agreed Je, that little spurt of good play conveniently a few weeks before the all star game that his supporters always brings up. And now his terrible play must be another undisclosed injury, he hasn’t fully healed for his elbow. blah blah blah blah yada yada yada.
Smith just had a sprained knee and has come back less than a week and has never made an excuse for an injury.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 11th, 2011
5:42 pm
Is tonight’s game on TV? It doesn’t show up on the TV schedule…
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
5:42 pm
Be Careful Who You Call DUMB?
“It starts with a “D and ends with a “B” with a vowel and syllable in the middle.”
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A consonant is NOT a syllable. -wink-
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
5:45 pm
Direct TV CH 649 @ 8:00 PM. Pre-Game @ 7:30 PM. (Sports South)
terrell
March 11th, 2011
5:49 pm
Good point Najeh. Conference is tougher no doubt. Injuries have been an issue also. But dont tell Samuel that. lol! Dont know what to think about the Joe Johnson situation. Maybe we should turn him back into” iso Joe??” Just kidding. The cat is missing wide open shots, so it cant be the new offense tha’ts making him struggle. Can it? I’m blown away as to how bad he has looked lately. Mid-level player at best. And what happened to the new and improved Marvin Williams in the “motion offense”? Yeah right. lol!
tyger
March 11th, 2011
5:51 pm
Not that I care anymore but…
Isiah Thomas was widely criticized in NY for taking on huge contracts of Marbury, Hardaway, Tim Thomas, etc. But Zeke knew that in a year or two in each case, the franchise would get huge chunks of cap space in return, $14M, $20M, in some cases $24M. Now, the Knicks are reloading for a championship run. Most won’t give Isiah any credit, but I knew then what he was doing.
It’s going to take some Isiah Thomas like vision to fix the Hawks. The Hawks are going to have to take back some “walking dead” to rid themselves of JJs contract and its going to cost Smoove or Marvin or both. That’s the price. This team isn’t going anywhere. The seeds didn’t germinate and spring is here.
Big question is who’s contract is worse? Richard Hamilton, Rashard Lewis or JJ’s? What else is on the table? Kenyon Martin, Andre Iguadola? Can the Hawks brand withstand falling backwards again to hopefully get better?
Other than Horford, what real pieces do we have? I would suggest none. Hawks made huge mistake in off-season by not getting a true center. That was the obvious weakness and everyone knew it.
Now, it’s festering again like an open sore. How many times do we have to be punked down low before realizing you need real active 7fters? I won’t even go down the Shaq road, it’s already been said enough but somebody ought to be fired behind that, that’s the difference between being a 7/8 seed vs. 3/4.
We cant get a board, easy buckets or stops when we need them and its trickling over into the offense. They cant keep up cause the other team is getting layups and we’re shooting 3’s.
Ahhhh….but why should I care???
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
5:53 pm
Why are all of a sudden certain coaches are getting excuses. Every team has injuries. Wasn’t JJ and Al injured in the playoffs. Give me a break. Face it guys, we took a huge step back as very “few” here predicted by firing a guy who had improved every year and hiring a turncoat who sweet talked his way into a job by: saying all the right things in interviews, cozying up to the players and our stupid as_ GM and owners. All of a sudden his talk don’t look so sweet. get this bum outta here now. He’s in way over his head.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
5:56 pm
Brave Heart!
Steve Nash is that rare type of player, who has an unbelievable sized Heart! Like Dennis Rodman, Steve is “sneaky strong” not an overwhelming physical specimen, by any means.
Like Walter Payton aka “sweetness” and Dennis Rodman aka “the worm”, Steve Nash will just pick up his ball and walk home one day.
His unbelievable stat numbers will never fall of and decline. No, he will stroll off into the 1st Ballot HOF, with all his numbers in tact.
Like a Porsche 944 rolling along one day and just runs out of gas and stops in the middle of the road. A beautiful, flawless looking car just sitting there. Too bad, he was never a Hawk.
Imagine how Mark Cuban feels, he traded his soon to be 2X MVP for a lesser talent. Oh, how elusive that O’Brien Trophy is.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
5:59 pm
Tyger,
The Knicks hired good Ole Boy Walsh who can’t draw a fly with cat sh_t. Isiah assembled one of the best rosters in the NBa in a long time, he just messed up by hiring that “crazy as_” Larry Brown who was stuck in the 70’s. Now they are calling Zeke back up after he landed the “Big Fish” of the year in Melo. Hawks should call Woody up to fix this mess, NOW.
Samuel
March 11th, 2011
6:00 pm
Please don’t ever mention Steve Nash and Walter Peyton in the same breath again.
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
6:01 pm
Samuel,
“Sautee,
Are you saying that getting a job makes you a good coach?”
No I’m saying that a bad coach doesn’t even GET interviews.
And Woody hasn’t gotten interviews. Deduce for yourself what that might mean.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
6:10 pm
doc
Oh! Ok Thanks. What’s up doc? How you doing baby boy?
I gotta’ come over to the bright side and catch up with the
“Anti-Liars Den!”. The Grown Folks Blog. LOL!
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
6:17 pm
Mention This!
I said it once AND I will say it again!
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Like Walter Payton aka “sweetness” and Dennis Rodman aka “the worm”, Steve Nash will just pick up his ball and walk home one day.
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Samuel, what part of this statement is a fallacy?
Did not Walter Payton walk away at The Top of His Game?_
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
6:23 pm
Like Walter Payton, Steve Nash will never digress to scrub status. He is too gifted a basketball player.
Like Lena Horn, A real lady always knows when to leave the party.
Only “chicken heads” stay at the party till the lights come on only to hear the bartender say, “You don’t have to go home? But, you have got to leave here!”. That’s usually when the bartender confiscates your drink that he just sold you one minute before he turns the lights on.
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Learn to read and comprehend before you pop-off at the gums.
lewis
March 11th, 2011
6:42 pm
In other news, Al Horford up for a Joakim Noah Award – http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/smith_110307.html
JeJe
March 11th, 2011
6:44 pm
Boozer out tonight. I bet we lose by 25
JeJe
March 11th, 2011
6:45 pm
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ASK JOE WHY HE HAS BEEN GARBAGE THIS YEAR IF THEY SEE HIM?
THANKS
lewis
March 11th, 2011
6:46 pm
Kurt Thomas starting – he owns our weak boxer-outer’s. Lucky he got a DNP when we beat them last game.
lewis
March 11th, 2011
6:49 pm
JJ = rip hamilton
lewis
March 11th, 2011
6:49 pm
‘09-’10 rip hamilton 18ppg on 40%, 29% 4 and a half assists and 2.5 boards
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
6:50 pm
Disarray!
Why shouldn’t this team be in disarray? The owners are leading the way.
In defense of Coach Drew, Sund said he was hired in part, because ASKG didn’t want to disrupt the team’s chemistry. And, something about familiarity between the players and Mr. Drew.
Also, remember, Joe was in LA and not returning any calls to the ASKG.
I think part of the rationale was that Joe would come back to play for Drew as well. Of course, Joe did say he had nothing to do with the hiring process of our new coach. That was not a concern to him at that time. He was enjoying being sought after and courted by all.
That whole time frame was sketchy at best. I’m sure operating on the cheap also was a huge factor of the hiring process as well. I just hope the new group is serious about buying this team, so we can spend some money and not worry about luxury taxes.
Our team needs some rescee’s pieces with nuts.
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
6:51 pm
“LD’s effectiveness as a head coach has been inconsistent this year, no doubt, but I would rank the stronger competition within the conference, the increased games missed due to injury, and the regression in Joe’s offensive efficiency as more significant than LD’s coaching when it comes to the Hawks’ lower projected win total.”
Great point Najeh.
As O’Brien said we’re on a pace to win within 4 or 5 games of last year with (as you said) Joe playing like sh!t, a new system for the players to digest, many, many more games lost to injury, and an improving conference. Not to mention the adjustment needed to Hinrich.
Within 4 or 5 games of last year with all of that. We’ll see in the playoffs if we are less predictable than last year, and if that makes a difference. If it does NOT, then that’s the time to doubt LD’s ways. For now, I’m willing to remain patient, let him learn, and let the team adjust to a new point guard.
Worldwide Clyde
March 11th, 2011
6:52 pm
This is for everyone that is saying bring Woody back.
May 4th vs Orlando – Lost 71-114
May 6th vs Orlando – Lost 98-112
May 8th vs Orlando – Lost 75-105
May 10th vs Orlando – Lost 84-98
Yes Drew may be worse but bring Woody back isn’t the answer.
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
6:55 pm
Clyde,
Thanks for the perspective.
genius
March 11th, 2011
6:57 pm
Since Mark Price left, neither Joe Johnson or Marvin can shoot from the outside–2s or 3s. Both have digressed quickly in the past two years.
lewis
March 11th, 2011
7:00 pm
I’d be okay if Marvin and Josh never took another 3 –
I would like to see Al add it to his game simply because I he’s proven of these 3 players that he’ll work the hardest at it and be most selective with it.
JeJe
March 11th, 2011
7:00 pm
Wow no lineup change again
I am convinced LD is the worst coach in this league, possibly worse than Spoelstra
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LINEUP, THEN CHANGE IT
JeJe
March 11th, 2011
7:01 pm
No player on this roster would come close to starting for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Larry Drew would never even be interviewed for any other coaching job in this league
Sautee
March 11th, 2011
7:02 pm
lewis,
I’ll admit that I’m concerned that Horford will rely overly much on his outside shot and not put time into developing a go-to post move and a left hand counter. IMO he needs those MUCH more than extending his range to 3.
lewis
March 11th, 2011
7:04 pm
good point. no counter.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 11th, 2011
7:22 pm
“No player on this roster would come close to starting for the Los Angeles Lakers.”
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This is a “Pants on Fire” Lie.
To play devil’s advocate for a minute, if this statement were true? Then, what difference would it matter who Mr. Drew plays, starts or rotate?
Pick a Side and please stick to it! Stop all that emotional jibberish! Enough already. You sound like a 13 year old girl, grow some pubic hair.
Ron
March 11th, 2011
7:23 pm
“I’ll admit that I’m concerned that Horford will rely overly much on his outside shot and not put time into developing a go-to post move and a left hand counter. IMO he needs those MUCH more than extending his range to 3.”
This is a good point. I really admire the fact that Al Horford has put the time into developing such a remarkable jump shot for a big man. It’s very impressive and it’s a huge advantage to have. The ability to stretch the defense is very underrated. However, considering the fact that this Hawks team has become incredibly reliant on hitting perimeter shots for success, I have to agree that I feel like it would be more beneficial to the team if Al could become more of a threat in the low post, rather than at the 3 point line.
Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with Al developing 3 point accuracy to go along with his offensive arsenal, but I think that he should put more emphasis on developing his moves in the post before he focuses on 3-point shooting.
I have to point one other thing out. This could be off-base, but I get the feeling that Horford being forced to play center sort of encourages him to work more on his outside game than his interior game, since he may believe that he will have more success using those advantages rather than trying to bang in the post against guys who have height and weight advantages over him. Again, I could be wrong, but I just get the feeling that we’d see Horford post up a lot more if he played at the PF position full time, where he would not have a size disadvantage.
JSS
March 11th, 2011
7:26 pm
I’m not saying “bring Woody back.” His ship had sailed… But it is obvious that a lot of his obstinate, stubborn, and insular nature served as a lightning rod that protected a very mentally fragile roster…
The more these guys feel pressure, the deeper they burrow into the proverbial ground… It is really sad to watch…
jason
March 11th, 2011
7:28 pm
Isn’t Mike Brown, former “COACH FO THE YEAR!!” looking for a job? Deandre Jordan, free agent. Equals starting center for the hawks.
lewis
March 11th, 2011
7:35 pm
lol @ kirk hinrich’s nba tv interview.
kinda seems like he should be in a straight jacket
lewis
March 11th, 2011
7:35 pm
“oh this team will be without carlos boozer” boozer boozer boozer
but nothing about when Josh was out and we beat them
uh
March 11th, 2011
7:46 pm
anyway to watch the game online?
JSS
March 11th, 2011
7:50 pm
jason
March 11th, 2011
7:28 pm
“Isn’t Mike Brown, former “COACH FO THE YEAR!!” looking for a job? ”
Funny you mentioned Brown…
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/11/report-former-cavs-coach-mike-brown-heads-pacers-list/
ICECOLD
March 11th, 2011
7:59 pm
Soooo.. no hawks on tv tonight …?
ICECOLD
March 11th, 2011
10:10 pm
I really feel like giving up on this team.. this don’t make any sense how sorry they are.
KevinM
March 11th, 2011
10:29 pm
Hawks were SportsSouth, but they would have been better to be blacked out. Lost by 18 to Chicago…76 points for the entire game?
This team is officially struggling.
joe
March 11th, 2011
11:15 pm
wouldn’t walk across the street to watch the Hawks play, bunch of guys just collecting a check. Worst part is there is no light at the end of the tunnel……
slimjr
March 12th, 2011
12:40 am
4-10 last 14,8 out of 10 losses are by double digits! It’s safe to say this team has officially imploded?????? You think???
That playoff run will be real short and painful for some in about 4 weeks…… Shoot………….
gail
March 12th, 2011
8:25 am
I don’t think the Hawks will make the playoffs this year. I am tired of watching other teams improve and go to the top of their divisions, while the Atlanta Hawks main the same and just go to the bottom. I won’t attend any more games this year that is for sure.
Bird
March 12th, 2011
11:18 am
JJ’s 2pt shot is missing to!
W.R.Terrell
March 12th, 2011
1:47 pm
Well tonight we will play the Trailblazers, hmmm do you think we will be “JUMP SHOOTING?”. I bet we will with that “smoove” fella as the catalyst, damn if he could only shoot. If Marvin starts again and launching everything in sight “smoove” and POUNDING ISO Joe continue to play the same kind of ball then we will probably lose. There is always hope for a letdown by Portland but even with a letdown it is not a guarantee we will win. HILTON ARMSTRONG should start in Marvin’s place and if that dummie “smoove” start launching then LD should pull his azz for the rest of the game. All that money paid for this kind of STU-PI-DI-TY. You get seriously annoyed after awhile watching this debacle and a no coaching LD. Let’s see what we will get out of the LD and “smoove” show alias MOZO and BOZO who both are a NO GO. ISO Joe, Marvin and that “smoove” thing just pocketing money, no pride or dignity show up in their game and that’s a damn shame. Jamal continues to show why he is moved from team to team. Basketball DUMB has been in Atlanta every since “smoove, marvin and ISO” came to town, I call em the BIG THREE CLOWNS. I guess LD’s playing low in the post message may come tonight must’ve been a delayed message LMAO.
Leon A. Daniels
March 14th, 2011
3:26 pm
Get rid of everybody except save AH and start over. I am crazy for watching them and expecting a professional basketball team to show-up.
truatlfan
March 14th, 2011
7:38 pm
trade josh and marvin in off season we can get better and cheaper talent hell trade up for the draft and get kemba walker im sure cleveland and washington would love to take a ride on the smoove a coaster. and we can get us a knock down shooter/scorer for marvin then we should be able to afford a decent big man