Bulls at Atlanta Hawks Game 6: All-NBA Al
Al was named third-team All-NBA. It’s the 24th time a Hawks player made one of the three teams. J.J. didn’t get a single vote from media after making the third team last season.
“I wasn’t really wasn’t expecting it,” Al said. “It’s really a great feeling. I’m very honored, I really am.”
Al had a great year and got plenty of pub for it, so why wouldn’t he think he had a shot?
“When you are so focused on the playoffs don’t really keep up with things like that,” he said. “And when you think about [All-NBA], it’s an elite group. I’m just really honored to be part of it. It just kind of shows the hard work I put in has been paying off.”
As we’ve seen in the playoffs, there’s more work for Al to do. Based on his history there’s little reason to doubt he will put in the hourse and, given that he’s not yet 25, there’s also reason to believe he will improve.
L.D. said Al’s development has been “truly remarkable” but both he and Al agreed he hasn’t reached his ceiling.
“A guy of his size and his ability, one area of improvement he really needs to make is his footwork,” Drew said. “On the block, he can score. He has skills down there but there is improvement to be made in that box area. He has certainly shown his ability, mid-range, to shoot the basketball. Prior to this year people didn’t see as a real pick-and-pop guy. He has turned into one of the deadliest shooters in the mid range.”
Al said he wants he wants to extend his range this summer.
“I haven’t thought about it that thoroughly, but some of the things I want is to be a better shooter, especially branch out a little more,” he said. “To be able to put the ball on the floor a little more–one dribble, two dribble and take it all the way. Those are things this summer I am really going to put a lot of emphasis on.”
Notes
- Same lineup tonight.
- The message on the Hawks’ locker room board at shootaround today: “Plane leaves for MIA 2:30 on Tues.”
- Teague on running the team: “We’ve got a lot of good shooters on this team. I’ve got to give them the ball where they can continue to play hard.”
- Josh on Teague’s feel for when to attack and when to facilitate: “That takes time, with minutes. He’s learning as we speak. We’ve got to be patient.”
- Smoove on being the catalyst: “I understand. It’s not pressure for me. I’ve dealt with it for a while. That’s just the DNA. I have to get off to a good start and be aggressive, especially on the defensive end. “
- L.D. on fourth-quarter offense: “We just have to move the ball. That’s just the bottom line. We can’t start isolating; we can’t start holding the ball. If you just hold the ball and try to play one-on-one you play right into their hands.”
- L.D. on Josh not retaliating against Boozer: “I don’t think there will be a carryover effect at all. Josh is professional enough to know he has to do that. All that does is plays right into their hands. It takes him out of his game, which I am sure they want. He has to be professional. It’s in the past.”
- Chicago media types were asking the Bulls if they are looking ahead to the Heat. D-Rose: “Definitely we want to get it over with but it’s not over with. We still have a game. We are anxious. We can’t look ahead.”
- It’s worth remembering that the Hawks have already exceeded expectations in the playoffs while the Bulls have underachieved relative to their regular season. That’s why L.D. thinks the Bulls are feeling pressure despite leading the series. “Going into the series, no one thought there would be a Game 6,” he said. “I give credit to my players. I think they have stepped up to the challenge. We have nothing to lose. We are going to lay it our on the line.”
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772 comments Add your comment
JC
May 12th, 2011
10:22 pm
NO EXCUSE TO FLAT OUT GIVE UP AS THE HAWKS HAVE CLEARLY DONE!!! HOW CAN YOU PLAY SO WELL IN GAME 4, THEN PLAY EQUALLY AS BAD TONIGHT? HAWKS QUIT EARLY IN THE 3RD QUARTER AND SIMPLY COULDN’T MATCH THE BULL’S INTENSITY TONIGHT..WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR ATLANTA..OH YEAH, WE’VE BEEN SAYING THAT FOR THE PAST 45 YEARS!!!!
Sautee
May 12th, 2011
10:22 pm
Buddy,
That’s why I said you had a point. But LD can’t win on this blog. Here you are saying he’s too predictable while others say he never settled on a rotation.
I’m NOT saying he did a good job, but damn he gets it from every side “irregardless” of what he does. And he’s a rookie too. Poor overmatched soul.
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:23 pm
HOW DOES JOE AVERAGE SO FEW REBOUDNS A GAME? SMDH
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
May 12th, 2011
10:23 pm
So long Jamal Crawford – its been a helluva rollercoaster but now we have finally crashed off the rails. PEACE
Horford – bulk up. Toughen up. MAN UP this summer brah – you choked big time.
TEAGUE!!! The sole highlight of the series young stud! You are the pg of the future – they have no choice but to start you PERIOD. Great learning experience for you.
LD – start Teague and RUN THE OFFENSE THRU HIM next season or kick rocks!
Marvin – KICK ROCKS.
JJ – smdh
J SMOOVE – I don’t have knowledge of basketball so I cannot say anything to you.
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
Josh – stunk in the regular season with the j’s and disengagement for long periods
He’s shown up the last few against the Bulls – maybe he gets it
We gassed Horfrod – he needs to get into better shape
Terrell
May 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
I’m finally on the FIRE LARRY DREW bandwagon. He has shown he is not capable to coaching a team. The same “consistency” he wanted from Teague he is not showing. The Bulls have shown that defense wins, and instead of putting in Wilkins to cover Deng Drew puts in Marvin Williams whom I have supported since he got drafted. Joe Johnson has disappeared, Horford is scared to drive, and our rotation isn’t good enough to win.
Ms.Chi
May 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
not to late to be a bulls fan lol
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
5 4 10 0 2 0
mARVIN’S SCORING NUMBERS
YEAH NORTHCYDE, GO DEFEND THAT
Luke Cage
May 12th, 2011
10:24 pm
Seriously, I live in Florida and have to pay NBA League Pass to watch the Hawks, but if serious changes aren’t made to improve this team I WILL NOT RENEW NEXT SEASON!!!
Melvin
May 12th, 2011
10:25 pm
Hopefully this is Marvin last game in a Hawks uniform…
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:25 pm
GO BULLS VS. MIAMI. GO DALLAS OVERALL
5 4 10 0 2 0
MARVIN’S SCORIGN GAME BY GAME
SMDH
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:25 pm
60’s in a playoff game – you kiddin’ me?
Ms.Chi
May 12th, 2011
10:26 pm
hawks never had a chance
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:26 pm
Now they pull a Urban Meyer on us
Luke Cage
May 12th, 2011
10:27 pm
Hopefully Marvin will never pick up a basketball ever again!!
Wabe
May 12th, 2011
10:27 pm
Not too classless to say to Bulls fans, good series. As much as it sucks to be on the losing end, especially getting your doors blown off as the Hawks always seem to do when they go out, hope the Bulls knock down the Evil Empire in the next round.
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:27 pm
truthspitter
May 12th, 2011
8:09 pm
Al is garbage. He never rolls on the pick and roll, just a soft popper.
My prediction by 8:30 you will all realize the truth and that is the season is over for our beloved Hawks.”
So right……………….
mykhalc
May 12th, 2011
10:27 pm
@Melvin…not havin’ Marvin in a Hawks uni would make this loss well worth it!!!
Lp
May 12th, 2011
10:27 pm
2-10 for an all-nba player
Luke Cage
May 12th, 2011
10:28 pm
@MS.CHI
your correct, good luck vs Heat, I can’t stand them, show the same intensity against them like you did vs the hawks
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:28 pm
AFTER WE PUT THE SCRUBS IN, ONLY THEN DO WE START DOUBLE TEAMING
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:28 pm
“5 4 10 0 2 0
MARVIN’S SCORIGN GAME BY GAME”
Worst #2 lottery Pick ever?????????????????????????????
hawks_4_life
May 12th, 2011
10:29 pm
20 secs on the season
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:29 pm
CAN’T EVEN GET EFFORT IN A HOME GAME 6
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:29 pm
I’m officially on the trade JJ bandwagon
Fire LD bandwagon
Let Jamal walk bandwagon
And jettison Marvin bandwagon
KevinM
May 12th, 2011
10:29 pm
Getting swept may have gotten us closer to blowing this thing up, but I bet Sund is back and the ASG minions complain all summer about how they are losing money.
Better get a reorder in on those Kobe jerseys when the Philips Arena tours start up again.
Banks
May 12th, 2011
10:29 pm
This is not a the coach’s fault. You have two all stars who did not show up. You can not coach heart. So lets not blame Drew, blame the players who did not play.
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
South beach in 5!
Sautee
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
Ms Chi,
They ARE fun to watch. I hope they sweep the Heat. Good luck, though I hope you don’t need it.
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
New coach
Build your core around Al, Josh, Teague, ZaZa and whoever you get trading JJ and Marvin
cp
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
the Hawks would be lucky to get some NBA socks if they traded Marvin
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
New coach anyone??????????????????????????????????????
Banks
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
Look at Joe smiling he is happy it is over so he can spend his money
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
May 12th, 2011
10:30 pm
LUKE CAGE – i agree. I will not renew my league pass until changes SIGNIFICANT changes are made
mykhalc
May 12th, 2011
10:31 pm
damn i missed the Pape Sy sightin’ again…
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:31 pm
And I’m officially on the Bulls to beat the Heat bandwagon – go Bulls!!!
I can’t stand the Heat team
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:31 pm
Trade the whole team including LArry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Sautee
May 12th, 2011
10:31 pm
SteveW,
co-sign. sigh
The Real Mandingo
May 12th, 2011
10:31 pm
Starting lineup 2011-2012
Jeff Teague-PG
Jamal Crawford-SG
Joe Johnson-SG/SF
Josh Smith-SF/PF
Al Horford-PF/C
Kirk Hinrich – PG/SG 6th man
Zaza Pachulia – PF/C 7th man off bench
Pape Sy – SG/SF 8th man off bench
Damien Wilkens – SG/SF 9th man off bench
Marvin Williams – SF 10th man off bench; minutes should/will be greatly reduced; should look to trade him for a serviceable big man
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:32 pm
GREAT SERIESH ORFORD
WE GOT AN ARTICLE ABOUT HOW YOU LOVE PLAYING CHICAGO
WHAT A JOKE
JOSH HITS 1 JUMPSHOT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THINKS HE’S REGGIE MILLER
WE DIDN’T EVEN TRY TO FOUL A CRIPPLE (TURF TOE) HARD
OMG
THIS TEAM STINKS
HORRENDOUS OWNERSHIP
ARROGANT GM
IDIOT COACH (MOTION OFFENSE? WE CAN’T EVEN SCORE)
flea
May 12th, 2011
10:32 pm
lets start the bring Dwight Howard Campaign. Blow up the squad with everyone except teague
Rev in Tampa
May 12th, 2011
10:32 pm
Pape Sy played well in the scrub minutes.
The game is over but its not too late for Zaza to get a Flagrant Foul on Boozer.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 12th, 2011
10:32 pm
The last four Hawks seasons have ended in blowout losses.
JeJe
May 12th, 2011
10:32 pm
START JAMAL NEXT YEAR? NO THANKS
THE GUY IS DONE WITH THIS TEAM
ALL HE DOES IS TAKE HERO SHOTS
NO THANKS
GOODBYE JAMAL
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:33 pm
next year lineup
Jeff Teague!
everybody else KICK ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mykhalc
May 12th, 2011
10:34 pm
Jamal should NOT be re-signed…
Slimjr
May 12th, 2011
10:34 pm
“THE ATLANTA BLOWOUTS”
flea
May 12th, 2011
10:35 pm
I would rather be in the lottery for a few years than be blown out in the 2nd round year in and year out
The Real Mandingo
May 12th, 2011
10:35 pm
I don’t mind the Hawks losing; it’s just the way they lost. They didn’t give the effort needed in an elimination game.
SteveW
May 12th, 2011
10:35 pm
Bye Bye:
Etan
Hilton
Powell