Atlanta Hawks: Practice report
Pausing during a ‘Nique-heavy day for some late afternoon notes . . .
- The Hawks had a light practice session today.
- J.J. on the thumb: “A little sore but for the most part it feels OK. I shot well [today], actually. It’s going to be one of those things that pretty much lingers. I am never going to have enough time to rest it for it to heal up.”
- Smoove on the knee: “It feels good. I just need to rest it whenever I can and try to keep taking care of it.”
- Al says the hamstring isn’t an issue. He said he gets “maintenance” treatment for the ankle: “The ankle is the one that is still real sore, especially last night [after] I played a lot of minutes. Besides the ankle, I feel fine.”
- L.D. said Twin got treatment for some swelling in his knee.
- After three consecutive solid outings, do the Hawks think they’ve turned the corner and can keep this roll going?
- Drew: “I still want some more. I’m not ready to say that yet. I see signs but I am waiting on us to put together a series of wins against teams like the Orlandos, the Bostons, and the San Antonios. See if we can play with that consistency.”
- Smoove: “I think so. There’s really no turning back now for this ball club. We’ve been playing hard for the past three games and there is no excuse as to why we can’t do that for every game here on out and through the postseason.”
- Al: “I think we are getting there. I don’t think we are there yet. I feel like we have had better outings. We are starting to stick together more out there. It is encouraging to see.”
- J.J.: “Our defense has been the difference. That’s been it. Defensively we have been hitting on all cylinders regardless of what our offense is doing. We’ve brought it defensively and we need to continue to get better and carry that over to the playoffs.”
- Much of the chatter about the Nique incident among players centered on the police mugshot of the accused assailant posted at ajc.com. “The results wasn’t pretty,” J.J. said.
- Al: “It’s unfortunate that something would go down here [at the arena]. We just have to be aware of things like that, I guess. It’s a good thing we have team security, I know that much.”
- TMZ.com posted a (shaky, low-quality) video of the incident.
- The Hawks have told ‘Nique not to comment.
- Josh on lobbying L.D. to send Twin back in vs. Dwight in the fourth quarter: “Al does a pretty good job on bigs in this league but we really wasn’t double teaming because we didn’t want to give up the open jump shot. The way [Dwight] was scoring down and the play [Twin] was giving us the whole game we needed him in the lineup to give us a little bit more resistance”
- Dwight thought Twin should have been called for a flagrant when he wrapped him around the shoulders.
- Twin disagreed: “I’ve committed plenty of flagrant fouls in my career but I don’t think any of those were flagrant. I think a couple of them definitely were hard fouls. The one where I wrapped his shoulders, he’s so strong you just don’t want to give up an and-1. On that one, he hadn’t even jumped yet so it’s not like I snatched him out of the air.”
- SI.com’s Rob Mahoney, filling in for Zach Lowe, warns against getting too carried away by Hawks’ success vs. Magic with big lineup.
- But John Hollinger, writing for ESPN.com’s Daily Dime, calls Twin the “Superman Stopper” and thinks his work against Dwight means “we’re looking at a genuinely competitive series” between the Hawks and Magic.
- Shaq won’t play tomorrow and may not be back until the playoffs.
- L.D. said he most likely would go back to the “regular” lineup vs. the C’s: “At the five spot, Krstic is good but I think we can match up pretty good with him with our regular lineup. I haven’t made a decision yet but I’m leaning that way.”
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Rufus1
March 31st, 2011
3:58 pm
One
Rufus1
March 31st, 2011
4:04 pm
LD Defense win championships…
The Game Has Changed
March 31st, 2011
4:17 pm
First of all Nique I hope all is well with you man. I see that dude didnt know who he was messing with. Now back to the Hawks. TO ALL MY BLOGERS- I have never seen a coach that received so much hatred as I have seen yall give Drew. You grade papers at the end of the test. Therefore lets grade him after the season is over. This is his first year and yall are treating him as though he has been the head coach for ten years. Yall want the man fired, people have been talking about his family. MC-give the man a lil love. I have one question for all the BLOGGERS. If we beat Orlando and advance to the second round and then get swept in the second round, will yall still be asking for his termination?
Paradise Lost
March 31st, 2011
4:18 pm
Dwight Howard = Princess
Lionhearted
March 31st, 2011
4:31 pm
Heres the video of the Nique fight
http://www.tmz.com/2011/03/31/dominique-wilkins-punch-video-fight-atlanta-hawks-rashan-michel-arrest-simple-battery/
Paradise Lost
March 31st, 2011
4:31 pm
“Van Gundy teams can be trusted to make the right adjustments (not to mention the right preparations, which aren’t possible on a regular-season schedule), but can Larry Drew teams be trusted to respond? If there’s a reason to believe that to be the case, it’s fairly well concealed under Drew’s other missteps this season.”
LD = Inspector Clouseau
ag
March 31st, 2011
4:45 pm
The Hawks are not a rebuilding project so I will expect Drew to get fired unless he shows progress. I do agree when you coach the Wolves or Wizards you give a coach time to develop his players. LD did not get that luxury, coaching a 53 win team you have high expectations. That is not to say he will not be a good coach in the future, but he needs to grow with a team.
In almost every statisical category the Hawks are a worse team. He has made a couple of good coaching decisions (starting Twin against Orlando and finishing with him and giving Teague a start against Portland to give team a spark), but repeatly he has shown he is a first year coach.
FIRE LD
START JEFF TEAGUE!
ag
March 31st, 2011
4:50 pm
Thank you MC – Josh had to urge him to finish with Twin??? As I watched the game, it did appear it was slipping away because Dwight’s eyes got bigger and the basket larger when LD put ZaZa and Al on him! So, Josh urged him to put Twin in the game….
FIRE LD!!!!
ToeKnee
March 31st, 2011
4:50 pm
Dwight Howard < Princess
ILL-Logical
March 31st, 2011
4:54 pm
http://nba-point-forward.si.com/2011/03/31/hawks-have-postseason-weapon-in-collins/: Exactly!
steve brown
March 31st, 2011
5:03 pm
Anyone notice the Crawford we gave away had 39 points last night. One gets the feeling that we just don’t know how to judge or develop talent.
ag
March 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
Rusty
March 31st, 2011
12:18 am
LD is a liability. Why did he wait so long to put Collins in? Why the hell wasn’t jt in to slowdown Nelson? Why the hell was JC2 playing pg .KH didn’t shoot well or play great defense on Nelson.why didn’t Wilkins play. I am afraid that we will not be able to overcome his bad decisions. God I would love to see Etan play for more than a minute every 30 games. I hope he gives our starters some rest before the playoffs.
ditto
fire ld
Paradise Lost
March 31st, 2011
5:05 pm
Josh Smith = SF
Josh Smith = PG
Josh Smith = HC
ag
March 31st, 2011
5:09 pm
Wow, another reason why LD should be fired! This kid averaging 23.8 over last 5 games. LD holding him back…. LD holding JT back!!!! We could have traded JCI and played JCII!!! If we would have seen him play… would have saved ASG $10million off JCI contract!
FIRE LD
Paradise Lost
March 31st, 2011
5:10 pm
@steve brown – I noticed. I know there’s been much blog debate on whether we traded away our future, but you can’t deny that Crawford really stepped up to the challenge after Wall was ejected.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 31st, 2011
5:14 pm
Drew: “I still want some more. I’m not ready to say that yet. I see signs but I am waiting on us to put together a series of wins against teams like the Orlandos, the Bostons, and the San Antonios. See if we can play with that consistency.”
I agree with LD. Hold your horses Smoove. Let’s see y’all beat Boston and/or San Antonio before we declare y’all out of the woods. Let’s not forget that the early March win against Chicago was followed by four straight losses, and the two impressive wins against Portland and Milwaukee were followed by two blowout losses. They need more than one win over a quality opponent to show that the last month and a half are behind them.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 31st, 2011
5:19 pm
None of Collins’ fouls looked like flagrants to me, but at the same time, Dwight is a lot like Shaq in that a foul that is hard enough to be called a flagrant against anyone else is not going to look like a flagrant when committed against him. If Collins comes down with the same force on, say, Chris Bosh, Bosh probably goes flying and Collins gets called for the flagrant. I can sympathize to an extent with Dwight in that it’s gotta suck to get hammered twice as hard as everyone else and not have a flagrant foul called in your favor all season.
Rufus1
March 31st, 2011
5:24 pm
Making excuses…
All these national writers making excuses for what has happened to the Magic. They are not the same team as last year. They are SMALLER and SOFTER and no one seems to accept these facts.
I know how we have played this year but we have 50 win talent and they are starting to focus.
The Magic are worse 2-4 this year and they are in trouble.
allofus
March 31st, 2011
5:34 pm
We should draft Jon Leuer.
mykhalc
March 31st, 2011
5:40 pm
@Paradise Lost…LD = Inspector Clouseau…LMAO…best one i’ve read yet!!!
Rev in Tampa
March 31st, 2011
5:40 pm
@The Game Has Changed – ” I have one question for all the BLOGGERS. If we beat Orlando and advance to the second round and then get swept in the second round, will yall still be asking for his termination?”
YES! Even if the Hawks reach the ECF Drew should be relieved of his job.
Slimjr
March 31st, 2011
5:46 pm
Bye LD, RUN DONT WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST BRUTAL MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Josh Smith for HC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
March 31st, 2011
5:46 pm
Draft Derrick Williams…
Slimjr
March 31st, 2011
5:49 pm
JC2 LIT UP MIAMI………………….SHOOT………………..LD RUN……………….DONT WALK…….
Slimjr
March 31st, 2011
5:51 pm
HAWKS FLAT OUT SUCK ON THE ROAD IN THE PLAYOFF’S, SINCE ORLANDO HAS THE HOME COURT YOU GOT TO GIVE THEM THE EDGE IN A 7 GAME SERIES RIGHT????
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
6:02 pm
You can stop worrying about what Jordan Crawford is doing with the Wizards, because he was never going to do anything close to what he’s doing now under LDrew. Just like Woodson, he’ll play his vets into the ground, no matter what the outcome, before playing a rookie or younger guard.
We’re already seeing him give major mins to Jamal, despite him being in a prolonged slump and playing out of position, while JTeague receives minimal mins, even when his speed, quickness and DEF are desperately needed. After almost 2yrs of receiving the WOODY/DREW TREATMENT, Teague seems to be holding up a lot better than SStaudemire and ALaw managed to do.
I think Teague and Hinrich make a very complimentary backcourt, and I think JJ is better suited to playing SF. He’s not as quick, fast and/or athletic as most starting SG’s, but he has enough of those attributes, along with his size and strength, to have an advantage over most SF’s.
Most SF aren’t included in pick and rolls, so he won’t have to fight over so many picks. Most SF operate on the wing, so he won’t have to defend his man in the open back court. Both Hinrich and Teague are quicker, faster and more athletic than JJ, which makes them better able to defend pick and rolls and provide help DEF.
I can’t say we have enough talent to win the NBA championship, but I can certainly say we have enough to determine who does. All that’s missing to make it all work is a HC that can instill more structure, accountability, confidence and decipline.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 31st, 2011
6:16 pm
Mar 31, 2:00 PM
Allen Iverson’s Lambo in Lock-Up

Allen Iverson ’s sick Lamborghini is sitting in an Atlanta police impound yard … after the former NBA superstar got pulled over last night … TMZ has learned. Atlanta PD confirms Iverson was a passenger in his silver 2009 Lambo when they pulled over the ride because it had expired dealer tags. Police impounded the whip and gave A.I. a ticket. By the way, after Iverson got his belongings out of the Lambo — he slipped into another car … his friends were following in an even sicker Rolls-Royce. That’s just how he Rolls.
prison mike
March 31st, 2011
6:29 pm
Twin will need to work on his cardio because it looks like we will need him to finish off the 4th quarter with orlando.
We also need to get teague more ready because kirk and jamal can’t see nelson. Nelson is the wildcard going into the series. Actually kirk would be a good fit guarding redick.
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
6:57 pm
Now i know a lot of you are thinking, hey, Ken strickland is so stupid. He was singing Drews praises and bragging about the princeton offense and how this would take the hawks to another level. You guys are probably thinking, hey Ken is blind and has a low basketball IQ and now that his belove Princeton maestro Drew is a clear and obvious burst he want to jump ship rather that admit hes an Idiot.
We You are right. I am an idiot. But you my friend are a bigger idiot because you read me.
Yes, I admit Woodson did a great job considering the talent level. Remarkable as a matter of fact. But thats not why Im here.
Im here because I like chitting out my mouth. My conversation goes no where because Im clueless. Which brings me to my main point…
WTF you looking @
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
6:59 pm
That right my mine point is the hawks participate in the nba and therefore deserve to have a trademark or logo.
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
7:00 pm
Ok balls in your court. How do you feel about that?
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
7:03 pm
Free The Teague!
It was a good game, but at the 4:00 min mark of the 4th quater, it was evident that Collins needed to be in there and Jamal needed to be TAKEN OUT in order to protect the league. At least LD isn’t as slow as Woody but he’s dangerously close.
Woody-lite makes my stomach turn sometimes Smh….
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
7:06 pm
LMBO…..*lead
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
7:07 pm
‘Nique handled his business Hahahaha!
jeremiah
March 31st, 2011
7:15 pm
get jordn crawrod back
Mike W
March 31st, 2011
7:22 pm
To me hawks play way better on road this year,than all other previous years going into the playoffs with several good road wins over teams.I think hawks can do well on the road in playoffs and steal one or two from orlando.Hawks confidence is higher on road than at home.
jeremiah
March 31st, 2011
7:33 pm
How can the hawks get Jordan crawford back he had 39 points againt heat what was the hawks was thinking
The Game Has Changed
March 31st, 2011
7:33 pm
@Rev In Tampa-You have got to be kidding. Are you saying if LD doesnt win the Championship he should be fired? Maybe you just hate him because he is a black man. Do you realize that 6 coaches have won 28 out of the last 30 championships.
ag
March 31st, 2011
7:45 pm
The Game Has Changed no he sucks! We have cited SEVERAL EXAMPLES.. NONE OF WHICH IS BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. IT IS BECAUSE HE IS AN IDIOT!!! For the record, there have been MANY black men who were IDIOTS!!!!!!.. and clueless and a poor coach.. and he is certainly one! The Hawks win only because of them being a good team.
Rusty
March 31st, 2011
7:45 pm
We hate him because he don’t have a clue & is stubborn as a junkyard dog. He caused us jc2 & next years first round draft pick & is screwing jt. I hope to hell he don’t run our starters into the ground before the playoffs
Rev in Tampa
March 31st, 2011
8:04 pm
The Game Has Changed,
For your information I was one of Larry Drew’s biggest supporters on this blog. Many can attest to this. In fact, my reversal has been so great that doc is calling me “dev in tampa” to illustrate how completely I have become my polar opposite in regards to Drew.
My question for you is, “Are you Larry Drew’s Grandmother???”
Katie
March 31st, 2011
8:07 pm
Can people please stop with all the Crawford updates? Yah, it’s great that he’s doing so well on a lottery team, but come on people. We only drafted him because we didn’t know if Joe would be back. [insert insane contract here] But because Joe did come back we were NEVER going to play him, especially with Jamal still on the roster. Would you all have preferred if we didn’t trade him so he could sit and twiddle his thumbs on the bench?
I’ll take Teague over Crawford any day of the week. He shows way to much potential in his entire game, whereas Crawford seems to be stuck on his jump shot. Which brings me to my next point, do we really want another extreme jump shooter?!
And i’m sure Jordan is happy with the trade too.
Blast
March 31st, 2011
8:14 pm
Y’all get over it. Jordan Crawford is gone. Stop crying about old news.
I swear, Hawks ‘fans’ are incredible. Hawks had a great win, and they still find something to complain about. Teague’s playing time. Trading Crawford. Fire Larry Drew. Josh has been playing high level bball and they still dog him out. Insane! Y’all incredible!
Dwight takes some hard shots and he’s whinning? Get over it sissy. You must be able to take it if you dish it out too. No more easy dunks, dude. Twin Terminator is in the house.
Great win, man. Hawks controlled the tempo throughout. Surreal win. And fans still complain.
ag
March 31st, 2011
8:15 pm
All we are saying is he is JCI replacement. We can save money and have instant offense off the bench. Maybe we can use the extra cash so we don’t have to sign Josh Powell this summer.
Blast
March 31st, 2011
8:18 pm
The moment Dwight came back into the game, I was screaming for Twin to return as well. Drew blew that and thanks to ‘low basketball IQ’ Josh, coach pulled his head out of his butt.
Freshfromatl
March 31st, 2011
8:22 pm
If your an OutKast, UGK, or 8Ball & MJG fan.
Google or youtube: Big K.R.I.T. – The Return of 4eva
Dude just dropped a classic album. It’s getting rave reviews all over the net.
Oh ya, thank me on the blog later.
James on Pharr Rd
March 31st, 2011
8:22 pm
Throw it down big man, Dominique (as Bill Walton would say)
Those of us that are quickly turning the corner as if to believe the Hawks have the necessary stuff to beat the Magic-please take a minute to look at some troubling obstacles. In all the games we have beat the Magic, they haven’t played well, and they haven’t suited all their players, and were still within 1 or 2 plays from winning the game.
The Magic beat us on 3 fundamental issues-3 point shooting, pick and roll defense and dribble penetration. We played a good game last night, I somewhat hesitant to call it a perfect game, but make no mistake four of those type games will be hard to find next month against the Magic. In addition, the Magic are almost where Boston was last year-they haven’t really put together a formidable run yet they have found ways to win games against big teams, and they are going to win about the same games in the regular season as Boston did last year with their core players playing with something to prove especial JN and DH. ( Almost like the old team we called the Celtics last year). Make no mistake, they are not the Celtics, just expressing some similarity.
To beat the Magic we would have to stick to a strict strategy with in game adjustments where necessary and one on one Dwight D to stop the 3’s. LD would have to coach up in this series in my opinion, not to say the Stan has done great in the playoffs. To illustrate game strategy and coaching: Last night while we are doing well with Twin on Dwight and then LD decides to go to his “training camp strategy” of AL going one on one with Dwight just because on paper it has worked out before on other big men. I think Najeh talked about Josh running down yelling he’s too big before LD finally succumbed to making the change.
Also, our old switch on pick and roll defense will not fair well when the game slows down in April. I am sorry, but this is going to be a 6 game series at best.
Nathan
March 31st, 2011
8:24 pm
Lets not get to head of ourselves im with LD we need more wins to say were good. The next is for Marvin to play great that is our chance for a good playoff run now.
James on Pharr Rd
March 31st, 2011
8:30 pm
LD’s coaching style has absolutely nothing to do with race guys, lets get that out of here period.
J from the A
March 31st, 2011
8:39 pm
Rajon Rondo must suck defensively because Tony Parker is getting into the lane against him at will. lol
But seriously, Parker is absolutely killing Rondo right now. Rondo is providing absolutely no resistance.
Sleepy
March 31st, 2011
8:42 pm
Some of these fans wish we would blow up the team just so Jordan Crawford can score 39 points on our way to 10 win seasons .
The wizards arent trying to win games they are trying to see what there young players can do thats why they traded Hinrich to begin with.
Sleepy
March 31st, 2011
8:43 pm
Doc should hold Rondo accountable and sit him
lewis
March 31st, 2011
8:45 pm
hawks have league’s 3rd Lowest true shooting percentage allowed vs. top post players
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
9:05 pm
Watching TNT
We’re gonna need Teage for both San Antonio and Boston
Somebody send Larry Drew the memo
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
9:17 pm
LOL! JC2 with the bad pass. If he did this in a gam LD would never thet him see the court again! Oh wait…
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
9:17 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNNIUbsvIL8
Booo!
March 31st, 2011
9:19 pm
Then again…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjyL_MT7wqA&feature=related
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
9:36 pm
REV IN TAMPA-Please don’t mention your previous support of LDrew, unless you what an ANAL MINDED MORON posting broken comments under your name.
For those who felt Sund and the ASG made a BIG mistake by refusing to overpay to sign Snaq, do you still feel that way? Shaq hasn’t been healthy enough, or played in enough gms, to qualify for anything but medical treatment.
Shaq frequently missing extended time while nursing questionable injuries is what turned Kobe and DWade against him. Both of these players are well known for their toughness and willingness to play through pain and serious injuries.
We all know Shaq would never even think of coming back from surgery as soon as JJ did. Shaq is the REAL BIG BABY ON THE CELTICS.
EmirS.
March 31st, 2011
9:54 pm
Lol I dont care how ‘Nique speaks anymore. I am not messing with that senior citizen! My God, he took off his blazer and tie and wanted to go back for some more.
Props ‘Nique!
Harpie
March 31st, 2011
9:56 pm
It’s a shame that the Hawks are being “coached” by the biggest idiot in the history of coaching. When they play smart, they’re very good; unfortunately, several of them lack the good sense to continue to do what works, and they have no coach to guide them. They’re going to get killed in the playoffs, thanks to nitwit Larry Drew.,,
superiorblogman
March 31st, 2011
10:06 pm
Big Krit is not original at all. He sounds just like Pimp C. Krit gives you the old skool southern rap style but his lack of originality will hold him back from ever being anything more than a southern success. Plus, his name is a dig at T.I.(King Remembered in Time), which is lame to name yourself in direct reference to someone else. Lastly, when KRIT tries to step up to the throne T.I. will murder his career like the other wanna-be competitors and he will use the name to show that KRIT was just another mini me.
On to the Hawks, Larry Drew and Rick Sund both have to go along with Kirk Hinrich, along with moving Al in a trade or move him to his correct position of PF. What I mean is all the stopgap (getting one until you can get the one) stuff must end here.
Kirk Hinrich should be traded so there is no way he can be your starting PG day 1 of next year.
Zaza, Marvin, or Joe must be traded along with Kirk Hinrich to rid the team of 1 of there bad term longer contracts.
You must get a C and a SF or a C and a PG in the trade that moves Kirk Hinrich and Zaza or Kirk and Marvin or Kirk and Joe.
B-Balla-Val-Halla
March 31st, 2011
10:06 pm
Who Twin ? I don’t see anybody named Twin on Hawks roster. Smoove either for the record.
B-Balla-Val-Halla
March 31st, 2011
10:10 pm
Why isn’t Marvin Williams called MW ? Why isn’t Kirk Hinrich called KH ? Why isn’t Zaza called Z ?
Oh, I guess just some players get nicknames ???
Najeh Davenpoop
March 31st, 2011
10:12 pm
“If your an OutKast, UGK, or 8Ball & MJG fan.
Google or youtube: Big K.R.I.T. – The Return of 4eva
Dude just dropped a classic album. It’s getting rave reviews all over the net.”
Co-sign. I’ve had that on repeat for the past 72 hours or however long it’s been out.
B-Balla-Val-Halla
March 31st, 2011
10:15 pm
I thought those rappers were in jail ?
jeremiah
March 31st, 2011
10:35 pm
trade Joe he cant shoot 3pointers or 2pointers
J from the A
March 31st, 2011
10:36 pm
Are we really comparing BIG K.R.I.T to the classic Eightball and MJG, UGK, and Outkast? I’m talking Coming out Hard, on the Outside Looking in, Too Hard to Swallow, Supertight, and Souternplayisticcadillcamuzik. Big K.R.I.T. isn’t even in the same league as classic Eightball and MJG, UGK, and Outkast.
Or are we comparing Big K.R.I.T. to the more recent Eightball and MJG, UGK, and Outkast? If so, who cares?
Nunna!!
March 31st, 2011
10:46 pm
Go Nique!!!!
Nique whipped some ref a#$ last nite,lol..
It seems da ref picked on da wrong wilkins.
He shoulda jumped on Damien instead.
He is a good on defense but,he don’t look like he gonna whip nobody’s a#$!!
Plus,i think nique took his aggression out on ref for all of da bad calls he got in his career..
Nique,next time.Get yo money up!! Count them nimbers of dollars and take yo behind to da mens wearhouse.
U will find what u are looking for..
“I guarantee it”.
Brutal B!!
March 31st, 2011
10:58 pm
Yo Najeh,
http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/13537/big_krit_returnof4eva.html
Dats what he talking bout
doc
March 31st, 2011
11:21 pm
after seeing nique on that tape he looks ready to rumble in the playoffs.
lol, it was a super heavy weight against a flyweight it seemed. it will be interesting to see if surveillance tapes support his accusation of only protecting himself. could look real bad for him if he threw the first of many straight jabs to the guys face.
dev er rev … glad you took it well, heh heh.
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
11:23 pm
I just thought about my earlier blog where I answered the question about exactly how stupid I am. Its a good question that merits a lot of research, for those of you who may be interest.
I dont know why you guys dont really care for Drew’s Princeton offense. This motion offense has got us where were at…think about where wed be with out Drew? I shutter to think! Lets just keep it going.
Now, back to what I was talking about. A lot of you think Im an idiot. well Youre not the only ones who feel that way. Perhaps the reverend Dmaryb will sprinkle some vinegar on me or something. The bottom line is I have a lot of chit in my mouth.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 31st, 2011
11:26 pm
“Are we really comparing BIG K.R.I.T to the classic Eightball and MJG, UGK, and Outkast? I’m talking Coming out Hard, on the Outside Looking in, Too Hard to Swallow, Supertight, and Souternplayisticcadillcamuzik. Big K.R.I.T. isn’t even in the same league as classic Eightball and MJG, UGK, and Outkast.”
Comparing him to them and saying he’s as good as them are two different things. Nobody is putting KRIT in that category based off one album, but it’s a similar style and dude has a lot of potential.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 31st, 2011
11:27 pm
Nenad Krstic is out for Friday vs. Hawks and possibly longer. With Shaq and Jermaine O’Neal also slated to miss that game, it looks like we’ll be seeing Big Baby Davis starting at center.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 31st, 2011
11:28 pm
I stand corrected — apparently they dug JO out of his grave in time to play tonight, so I guess he’ll be active tomorrow.
Get Real
March 31st, 2011
11:52 pm
Here’s a word on the so-called “coming back early from injuries” nonsense.
The Predicament– Hawks have an offseason $120 million signeee with very poor statistics and a history of making derogatory comments aimed at his own fans.
The Trick/Bait — They (in this case the Hawks) must get the public to buy into in some initial (and ongoing) press release that states some arbitrary period of time that is “expected” before the player returns. This *may* involve exagerating an injury or some alleged procedure in order to serve their purpose.
(Note: Once the public has fallen for this hook, line and sinker — everyone with the agenda has got the public right where they want them)
The Objective — If an entity with access to the press (in this case the Hawks) desires a positive reaction (from the public) surrounding a player — they wax a longer period of absence than is actually expected for the player’s return from injury.
The final spin —The player *appears* (to the public) in a positive light (almost heroic) when they “return early” from injury.
Bingo!
(Now wasn’t that easy?)
The press is the enemy of anyone who does not have access to it for the purpose of brainwashing people in order to enhance their own agenda.
Believe ONLY what you know to be fact — based on your own observation.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 31st, 2011
11:56 pm
Word on The Street!
doc, allegedly this Rashan guy swung on the security people first, made contact there, then swung on Nique in his chest area. Then Nique gave him a lovely facial, he will need cucumbers to reduce the puffy eye lids I guess. LOL!
That ref looked like a defeated boxer after 15 rounds, he’ll need a
“cut-man” heh? Seems like he was looking for trouble and he found it!.
I was listening to The 2-Live Stews today on 790 The Zone and,
Doug and Ryan said this Rashan was a friend of theirs. Apparently, when they met this “crotch – sniffer”?
He gave them each, two samples of his custom made shirts to try out, in hopes they would place orders in the future and recommend his services to their family, friends and contacts. Ryan said he took the shirts but never ordered anything. Doug may have placed an order or two.
Ryan said Rashan got a little aggressive with him and intimated that since he didn’t show him any love, perhaps he should pay him for those samples. Ryan checked him and put him in his place, but remained friendly. They saw the mug shot and was like – damn! wow! Why did he come at Nique at work, in the arena with that ISH. This guy has some serious personality disorders and created a discrepancy for himself.
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Between Tim Donoughey (sic) and this guy, are these ref’s certifiable or what. Can you say egotistical? – all comments are alleged.
doc, BTW … I haven’t seen the TMZ video yet, so.
I’ll be in Section 314 tomorrow with my Grand-Daddy, so if you are there, I would love to meet with and introduce myself.
Just Sayin’.
Ken Strickland
March 31st, 2011
11:59 pm
A lot of what I say makes sense, if you dont think about it.
Slimjr
March 31st, 2011
11:59 pm
Keep the JC2 UPDATES COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL………………………
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
12:04 am
B-Balla-Val-Halla..Sound like you just got out?????????????????????
doc
April 1st, 2011
12:19 am
dmb, i think i will be there tomorrow night. i am usually in 111 but may have slid to 110 for that night.
check back later
yes, i saw the film and was as impressed at nique as were the guys running the video. some of their comments in the background were classic. no sissy punches there, old style nba basketball if you ask me. heh heh
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
12:24 am
Hey Doc, If Monique Minor shows up in section 110,I am there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL
Grandad
April 1st, 2011
1:26 am
Isaiah Thomas [Washington] announced he will be in the draft.
Not returning to school “no matter what” !
If he slides to 2nd round [Hawks] he will be a steal.
(only 5-8 / one can hope)
bigdave
April 1st, 2011
1:33 am
Grandad..
if he slides consider it a gift from God.. he’s a stud.
jj20
April 1st, 2011
3:52 am
I wish people would get over this Jordan Crawford thing.He is really playing minor league ball with a big league team.Iffhe was with a team that was playing for a playoff position he would be on the bench.He is learning to play because The Wizards have nothing to lose.We see the point total,but we don’t see the missed assignments and the turnovers.He is getting killed on defense and if you saw how Wade and the other top players were using him,people would not be so jacked up.He is in a good place to learn,but if he was playing for a upper ranked team he would be in the D League.
Katie
April 1st, 2011
4:03 am
Like I said, Jordan Crawford is the second coming of Jamal Crawford.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 1st, 2011
5:04 am
Big K.R.I.T goes hard, He’s from Meridian, Mississippi…I had a roommate from there back at Alabama A&M back in like 05
He put me on him way back…this is the first song I heard by him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48H_MPpD77g
people didnt know him when that dropped.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 1st, 2011
5:25 am
dude from Birmingham named K.D. got an UGK, Eightball style too….and so does dude featured on the track named Freddie Gibbs he from Indiana though…they both got some nice mixtapes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVaaA4QVIyQ
…..but back to bball…
“Dwight thought Twin should have been called for a flagrant when he wrapped him around the shoulders.” <<<<<D12 always b****ing
Buddy Grizzard
April 1st, 2011
6:03 am
“I have one question for all the BLOGGERS. If we beat Orlando and advance to the second round and then get swept in the second round, will yall still be asking for his termination?”
Yes. If the Hawks make it to the second round this year, it will be in spite of Larry Drew, not because of him.
Marcus
April 1st, 2011
6:40 am
My guess during the playoffs is that there will be a ‘Etan Thomas’ sighting, just to dish out fouls on D-Howard.
O'Brien
April 1st, 2011
7:27 am
From the previous blog;
Rod,
Defensively, from what I see, he can not stay in front of the quicker guards in the league, which was the problem when Bibby was here..
If Bibby only had trouble staying in front of the quicker guards, then the Hawks would have only switched against quicker guards. But the reality was the Hawks switched every game all the time, because (imo) Bibby could not stay in front of anybody.
Woody said the switching was to cover up certain guys weaknesses, and I think it all started with Bibby.
O'Brien
April 1st, 2011
7:32 am
I’m with Najeh and LD. I can’t get carried away just because we’ve beat 2 bottom feeders (Nets and Cavs), and won a close gmae against Orlando. I need to see it more consistently against good teams before I buy in.
•L.D. said he most likely would go back to the “regular” lineup vs. the C’s: “At the five spot, Krstic is good but I think we can match up pretty good with him with our regular lineup. I haven’t made a decision yet but I’m leaning that way.”.
In the Celtics-Spurs game last night, Krstic left with a knee injury and is going to get an MRI, so its very unlikely that he plays tonight. Maybe they will go with JO, who just returned from injury.
Rondo went off against Tony Parker last night. 22 pts, 14 assists, 0 turnovers. Wow.
With the Celtics playing last night, and no Shaq, no Krstic, I would like to see the Hawks win tonight. Maybe LD will find minutes for Teague
O'Brien
April 1st, 2011
7:41 am
Rod,
Also, to be thorough, not all of Rose’s points came with Hinrich guarding him. And I am willing to bet that not all of Nelson’s points came with Hinrich guarding him, so despite scoring above their season average, I dont think you should put it all on Kirk.
And just because a guy is a good defender does not mean he is a defensive stopper. Sometimes all the good defender can do is make his opponent work harder for his shot, and still get a hand up.
Woody
April 1st, 2011
7:44 am
somebody tell Dominique to pay his debts.
no wonder nobody wants to go to Hawks games with thugs running the Hawks.
The rest of the story
April 1st, 2011
7:59 am
No, Woodsons switching was designed to cover up Al Horford’s frail defense in the paint. He was and is getting abuse regardless of who the point guard is. There was an argument that once bibby man beat him there was little to be done. We changed Bibby and that did not work. It only works when we put some one under the basket not named Al horford. Of course there are more Big bodies around than during Woodsons tenure. Woodson had little choice but to rotate and switch to help Horford. It doesnt matter if Gary Payton was the point. Opposing Coaches will still pick and isolate Horford under the basket and abuse him.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
8:11 am
I Double Dare You!
“somebody tell Dominique to pay his debts.”
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You don’t know anything about Nique’s debts, perhaps you want to stay out of that aspect. Second thought, I dare you to go tell him
Yourself. Just go get all up in his face. Go ahead … He’ll be court side tonight, he ain’t hard to find.
Mike is back
April 1st, 2011
8:24 am
MC, you got to be scratching your head AT some of the comments LD makes…that was a rhetorical question…I know you can’t respond.
Just when you want have a good feel about this dude…he keep talking about going back to THE regular line-up. When is he going to understand that old model is broken…he’s a HC now…he got to come up with something new.
Thanks to the Hawks recent upswing…I was able enjoying watching the feature NBA game on TNT.
It was interesting watching the Lakers and Celtics preparing for the playoff…Both coaches was focus on getting their reserves prepared for the playoff…because they know it’s a war of attrition.
Doc, said the reserves are going to look bad because they haven’t been getting much PT…that why some time you have to leave them out there…even if cost you a few games…my point is…he was more concern with his reserves being able up to perform up to his team’s standard…even if it cost him a couple games.
The great coaches know half court execution is paramount in the playoff…and all know that has been the Hawks undoing.
I’m thinking to myself…would it behoove LD to adopt a similar…or at the very lease consider some aspect of that approach…we have starters that need rest…and reserves that need PT…shouldn’t Twin start the rest of the season…so the Hawks can fine tune their half court execution…hmmmmmm…just saying…again purely rhetorical.lol
Ken Strick, now that’s the Ken I know…still bashing Shaq…even though he would have provided the ASG an athlete with star power and KA GILLONS dollars in free marketing…keep bashing away…glad you are feeling a little better.lol
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike is back
April 1st, 2011
8:28 am
Dang MC…I kind of beat that last post TF up.lol
The Game Has Changed
April 1st, 2011
8:50 am
@Rev In Tampa-Why are you even on this blog. Why dont you keep your comments in Miami or Orlando. You are so out of touch with reality. If Larry Drew should be fired even if he reached the Conference Finals is crazy. There are only going to be 4 coaches remaning at that point. Even if you like it or not, he will be around for some years. So get use to it or stick with your Florida teams. And @AJ-any players stats go up when they go to a losing team. I like Jordan but he was not going to be doing that in the playoffs against Orlando. Jamal can but not Jordan.
O'Brien
April 1st, 2011
10:04 am
The Game has changed,
I think if LD makes it to the second round, they should bring him back next year. But if he loses in the first round, he should be fired.
However, regardless of whether the team makes it to the second round or not, there needs to be a trade to shake up the roster, because its not all the coach’s fault. Players need to accept some of the blame.
I like Jordan but he was not going to be doing that in the playoffs against Orlando. Jamal can but not Jordan..
They key words are Jamal CAN. But with the way he has struggled the last couple months, I dont expect much from Jamal in the playoffs…
51WTGW50
April 1st, 2011
10:30 am
I hope the Playoff tickets are 1/2 priced because the HAWKS will just give a Half effort no matter how much they ask for the seats.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
10:31 am
“However, regardless of whether the team makes it to the second round or not, there needs to be a trade to shake up the roster, because its not all the coach’s fault. Players need to accept some of the blame. ”
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This statement is irrefutable!
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“They key words are Jamal CAN. But with the way he has struggled the last couple months, I dont expect much from Jamal in the playoffs…”
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For some reason, Jamal feels no love from The ASKG and whether he has allowed this to affect his play this season? We will never know.
If this is the case, however, how can a player accept a 10.8M and not render a professional effort? That would be unacceptable on all levels.
I would have no interest in re-signing such a man.
Double Zero Eight
April 1st, 2011
10:36 am
I am convinced Drew flips a coin to determine the line up.
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
10:38 am
@Woody, your a certifiable dumbazz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Game Has Changed
April 1st, 2011
10:40 am
@O’Brien-I dont think we should consider it a shake up if we make it to the second round. We just need to add a bonafide center and go from there. Only 8 teams make it to the second round. The Celtics are on the decline as well as Orlando. So I put the Hawks right up there with Miami and Chicago for the years to come. Jamal will have it together come playoffs. Trust me
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
10:42 am
prediction: don’t worry yourselves,the Hawks don’t have the talent or coaching staff to reach the finals. Put down the smokes if you believe they will……………..
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
10:44 am
Orlando in 6………………Yawn………………..
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
10:45 am
LD, Run do not walk…….
Sund, kick rocks…….
Did I miss anybody?????
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
10:50 am
How many times have the Hawks been blown out this year by 20+??? Did they not set an NBA record for the most blowouts on the losing end with a winning record??????????????BlahBlahBlah……….Yawn…Can a leopard change his spots????
Thunder Cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rufus1
April 1st, 2011
11:25 am
Effort..
The defensive effort the Hawks show tonight is more important than a win. I would rather lose 85 to 84, than win 108 to 107. The playoffs will be played in the 80 point range and that is the Identity we need to show. Scoring a hundred points against Boston is an aberration and could be easily dismissed.
lewis
April 1st, 2011
11:28 am
Josh Smith has averaged 23.5 points and 10.0 rebounds the past four games, a boost of confidence he’ll need against Boston. He’s missed all 11 shots he’s taken in the two meetings with the Celtics, totaling three points – his two worst individual performances in the past four seasons.
lewis
April 1st, 2011
11:35 am
He’s not a good commentator. He also probably does owe the guy $13,000 for the suits, and, its really just a damn shame
lewis
April 1st, 2011
11:46 am
I did have Atlanta going 49-33 and Chicago winning the East. Did think Boozer would have more of an impact though.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
11:58 am
If somebody owed you 13K for some home made suits?
Why wouldn’t you get a 50% deposit up front and the balance upon delivery? If you are not that smart and this passes for years without resolution? Then file a civil suit – that’s where ignorant people go who can’t resolve issues in a CIVILIZED manner!
Like Doug and Ryan said on their talk show yesterday. This Rashan character gave them 2 shirt samples each in hopes of future orders and referrals. When, Ryan took the samples and didn’t order any thing, this man became aggressive and demanded Ryan pay him for the unsolicited samples!
So, we don’t know anything about this alleged money owed.
Why not stay out of that aspect and refrain from baseless opinions and statements. I don’t see any of this is lewis’s business.
Even if he does owe the money, there is no justification for a physical assault ending in a self induced butt whuppin’ and cry for sympathy.
Take him to court, not court-side.
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
12:18 pm
“Even if he does owe the money, there is no justification for a physical assault ending in a self induced butt whuppin’ and cry for sympathy.
Take him to court, not court-side.”
I co-sign drmaryb.. This NBA ref. obviously has issues…..but to make baseless claims against Nique is just plain weak…….
Harpie
April 1st, 2011
12:35 pm
If the Hawks happen to do decently in the playoffs ( which is highly unlikely ), it will be in spite of Larry Drew, not because of him. This guy has proven over the course of this season that he hasn’t a clue! He needs to be GONE after this season.
jhfd
April 1st, 2011
12:48 pm
j smith standing aound 3 point land on offense = howard’s dream
Geemack
April 1st, 2011
12:49 pm
Isiah Thomas, Don Nelson, Brian Shaw, Kurt Rambis, and Chuck Person are all available if the Hawks need a coach. Bill Lambier would be better than what the Hawks have.
terrell
April 1st, 2011
12:56 pm
Mess with Nique, you might get your wig split. Believe that. lol
O'Brien
April 1st, 2011
1:04 pm
The Game has changed,
I dont think we should consider it a shake up if we make it to the second round. We just need to add a bonafide center and go from there..
That’s a possibility, but Hawks are already over the cap, so unless they are willing to spend the MLE to go over the luxury tax, that bonafide center will have to come via trade. And I think Josh and Al are their only good trade chips.
IMO, even if we make the second round, there have been too many home blowouts to not make a trade (especially if we keep LD).
The Game Has Changed
April 1st, 2011
1:40 pm
@O’Brien-The Hawks have money. ASG is just stingy. Phillips Arena was paid for by the Phillips company so money is available. Going over the luxury cap is only a big deal to teams who dont want to win. The Lakers payout is almost 92 million this year. Do you think they care about the luxury cap. The Hawks payout is 70 million and next year that will drop to 64 million so they have they have the money to put some butts in the stands and win win win baby.
terrell
April 1st, 2011
1:45 pm
LD and JJ always say he shot well at practice. “Practice? Practice? We’re not talking bout in a game when it matters. We talkin bout practice.” AI told the truth. lol
terrell
April 1st, 2011
1:47 pm
“I am convinced Drew flips a coin to determine the lineup”. LMAO!
Booo!
April 1st, 2011
1:47 pm
Ummm, I told you so?
ESPN’s Haberstroh: Mike Bibby Stinks Defensively
http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2011/4/1/2084808/miami-heat-mike-bibby-stinks-defensively-espn-haberstroh
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
1:53 pm
“Phillips Arena was paid for by the Phillips company so money is available.”
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ASKG has a 99 year lease of the arena to display their two professional teams. There is no FREE rent in America, definitely not in downtown Atlanta. The recent court battle won allowed them to separate all three entities so that they may be negotiated for sale independently.
Are you saying the building is paid for, so it’s free to play there?
Worldwide Clyde
April 1st, 2011
1:53 pm
Nique still hanging around wit shady cats. He should have learned his lesson messing around with Fred Tokars.
I get my suits custom made from Thailand.
FIRE LD
The Game Has Changed
April 1st, 2011
1:55 pm
@AG-You are right we have the same team from last year. But sometimes you have to take a step back before you move forward. The team may not be a rebuilding team but we are dealing with a first year coach. He is learning on the fly. You can be an assistant coach for a hundred years but once you become the head coach its a different ball game. Look how long it took Phil Jackson to implement his system. 4 yrs. This is chess not checkers. Give the brother some time. Rev from Tampa is saying he should get fired even if he reach the conference finals. Thats insane. What do you think is good enough for him to keep his job?
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
2:08 pm
Worldwide Clyde!
What’s up maane? I tried to order 10K Tee’s after Drew put Al on Dwight in the 4th of that Orlando game, but the bloginator ate that up! LOL!
Josh had to tell Drew to put Twin in. That’s when I had seen enough of this crap! So, I need a price on them FIRE FRI, APR 1, 2011 Tee’s.
Don’t get it twisted and try to send me them Woody shirts.
-wink wink- (And, no! I’m not drinking – yet.)
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
2:13 pm
* FIRE DREW Tee’s.
Rufus1
April 1st, 2011
2:16 pm
“But sometimes you have to take a step back before you move forward.”
The step back would have been to start Teague.
O'Brien
April 1st, 2011
2:25 pm
Booo!
In this case, the numbers dont lie.
When point guard Mike Bibby has been on the floor for the Heat, Miami’s defense has surrendered 15 points per 100 possessions more than when he has sat on the bench. (We use per 100 possessions as the standard to control for potential tempo effects).
That sounds bad, but how damaging is that? Consider this: the difference between the league’s top defense (Chicago) and the league’s worst defense (Cleveland) is 12.5 points per 100 possessions. Do the math, and you find that Bibby’s defensive impact has been about three points wider than that.
In fact, according to Synergy Sports, opponents have shot 51.2 percent on spot-ups when guarded by Bibby, but it’s effectively 66.3 percent shooting once you account for the fact that many of those spot-up shots come from beyond the arc. You don’t need a leaderboard to gauge how atrocious that is. .
drmaryb (*_-)
April 1st, 2011
2:35 pm
” You don’t need a leaderboard to gauge how atrocious that is. .”
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Dang! O’Brien, you killing this man. Don’t hurt him too bad, he might look like a Nique induced mug-shot. Why does this guy keep running into your “truth- knuckles”?
ROF – LOL
Slimjr
April 1st, 2011
2:59 pm
“But sometimes you have to take a step back before you move forward.”
News Flash!!!! Hawks are in free fall!!!!!!! Duh……….8-21, last 29?????????????????Major blowouts!!!!
New Ownership will be the first step forward for this dysfunctional franchise…………
Josh for HC!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL…………
LD(Lame Duck) run do not walk……….