Atlanta Hawks at Bobcats: Game thread
Charlotte–The Hawks plan to sign point guard Jannero Pargo. He’s expected to join the team tomorrow.
Pargo, 32, was didn’t play in a game during a 14-game stint with Chicago last season after playing 63 games for the Bulls in 2009-10. He’s a high-usage guard who isn’t much of a shooter but takes the bulk of his shots from 16 feet and out. His assist rate was among the lowest for point guards in 2009-10, according to hoopdata.com
Pargo’s defensive PER numbers as a point guard in 2009-10 weren’t good, according to 82games.com. His Synergy defensive numbers that season were weak and Chicago allowed two points fewer per 100 possessions when he was off the court, according to basketballvalue.com.
Notes
- Larry Drew is using the regular lineup but he plans to play the starters no more than 20 minutes. Jason Collins (knee) is out for precautionary reasons. Magnum Rolle (foot) said he’s good to go.
- In addition to evaluating the young guards, Drew said he wants to try out different lineups combinations to see how players fit together. “I want to take a look at all the new faces and see how they fare with all the things we’ve put in,” he said.
- Drew said he also would deploy the new, aggressive defense. “It’s a tough think to break bad habits–not bad habits, but when you are used to doing things a certain way,” Drew said.
- The Hawks are paying for tolls on GA 400, including Cruise Card and Peach Pass lanes, tomorrow from 7-9 a.m. Dominique Wilkins will be among those handing out schedule magnets and $50 gift cards to be used for Hawks ticket purchases.
- Corey Maggette (back), Melvin Ely (dehydration), Eduardo Najera (knee) and Reggie Williams (knee) are out for the Bobcats.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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575 comments Add your comment
JohninVA
December 19th, 2011
7:49 pm
this is one of those games where sportscenter will just flash the score for about 5 seconds…no sense at all showing highlights…b/c there aren’t any
Slimjr
December 19th, 2011
7:49 pm
Sy just rise up!! dont push off dude……
Buddy Grizzard
December 19th, 2011
7:49 pm
We need Keith Bogans.
Tremaine
December 19th, 2011
7:49 pm
SAD!!!
terrell
December 19th, 2011
7:50 pm
Nice assist for Sy.
The Blue Baron
December 19th, 2011
7:51 pm
Wow, our bench looks terrible. I realize it is the first preseason game and these guys haven’t had much time to learn the tendencies of one another, but still, I don’t think we will be getting much out of this bench over the course during the season, especially on the offensive end.
L.D. is going to have to play Joe, Josh, and Al major minutes if that’s the case.
BoneKollector
December 19th, 2011
7:51 pm
Pape looking good out there
J.J.M.
December 19th, 2011
7:51 pm
block out wtf
Melvin
December 19th, 2011
7:51 pm
I can’t believe some of these guys in Hawks uniforms are being paid to be Professional Basketball players.
J.J.M.
December 19th, 2011
7:52 pm
lmao marvin just gave up
Joe.Jeff.Smith.Bogut.Leuer
December 19th, 2011
7:52 pm
JohninVA they’ll show a dunk or 2.
Boyo Marvin sucks. Someone make a highlight tape,
Slimjr
December 19th, 2011
7:52 pm
Wow Griffin got hops like his Brother Blake?
bigdave
December 19th, 2011
7:52 pm
duck MC
JohninVA
December 19th, 2011
7:53 pm
Marvin doesn’t even look for a shot…doesn’t go to the basket like he did as a rookie…nothing! And OMG Atlanta has NO IDEA how to rebound
terrell
December 19th, 2011
7:53 pm
Marvin fittin in nicely with the scrubs. lol
tckr83
December 19th, 2011
7:53 pm
It’s ok everyone… Jannero Pargo will be here tomorrow!
Runner-
December 19th, 2011
7:53 pm
This group of hawks is beginning to remind me of the Hawks of about 4 seasons ago… The ones with Tyronn Lue and SALIM Stoudamire playing regular minutes…
BoneKollector
December 19th, 2011
7:53 pm
Why are yall dissing the players so much???
U should be dissing the coaching. It’s Larry Drew’s job to put the team in position to win. He’s a terrible coach.
terrell
December 19th, 2011
7:53 pm
Pape with the and 1!
JohninVA
December 19th, 2011
7:54 pm
Look at Sy!!!! He may be a nice spark off the bench
tckr83
December 19th, 2011
7:54 pm
Just me? Or is Marvin Williams in horrible shape? Looks… well to be blunt, fat.
MattP
December 19th, 2011
7:54 pm
I am liking Sy and Ivan
The Blue Baron
December 19th, 2011
7:54 pm
Nice aggressive drive by Sy. He’s the only bench player on the team that I like at this point.
Joe.Jeff.Smith.Bogut.Leuer
December 19th, 2011
7:54 pm
Marvin posts up Henderson.
Marvin looks confused on break. Skinny Sy slithers in like Ginobili tries to dunk on undersized Griffin hangs and hits.
#Let'sGoHawks!
December 19th, 2011
7:54 pm
nice drive pape
BoneKollector
December 19th, 2011
7:55 pm
Pape is the shiiit
Slimjr
December 19th, 2011
7:55 pm
C’mon Marvin eat those pip squeaks up in the post Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JohninVA
December 19th, 2011
7:55 pm
Bone…Drew is not a “bad” coach…he’s a young coach….do you honestly think a different coach can make these guys shoot better, or give them heart? No, either you have the talent, heart and desire to compete and win, or you don’t. And alot of these guys don’t have it.
omg
December 19th, 2011
7:55 pm
Joe Jeff Smith, STFU
Joe.Jeff.Smith.Bogut.Leuer
December 19th, 2011
7:55 pm
Marvin fittin in nicely with the scrubs. lol
smh at talking about the coaching.
Tremaine
December 19th, 2011
7:56 pm
Marvin Williams look like Pookie from New Jack City.
Runner-
December 19th, 2011
7:56 pm
lol dont blame Drew, blame SUND, over paying average players so we can’t pursue any other decent players to fill our empty roster, so we have to resort to 3 veteran guards playing back up positions!!!
BoneKollector
December 19th, 2011
7:57 pm
A lot of these guys are playing there 1st game in a NBA uniform so some of yall need to chill out
The Blue Baron
December 19th, 2011
7:57 pm
@BoneKollector
I’m dissing the coach too. I’ve never liked Larry Drew, and I would have preferred if he would have been let go by now, but it’s clear that he’s going to be here for at least one more year, so I pretty much just have to get used to it.
bird
December 19th, 2011
7:57 pm
Sy is growing on me, dude is fearless.
JohninVA
December 19th, 2011
7:57 pm
There’s the Marvin from his rookie year
Slimjr
December 19th, 2011
7:58 pm
Marv going for 20 tonight!
Joe.Jeff.Smith.Bogut.Leuer
December 19th, 2011
7:58 pm
smh at talking about the coaching. Drew is not going to coach Joe into Kobe, Marvin/Teague into Chris Paul, Horford into Bogut etc,etc
Melvin
December 19th, 2011
7:58 pm
That Ivan Johnson looks like a mean fella…
Runner-
December 19th, 2011
7:58 pm
Ivan Johnson playing great physical basketball, I like him so far
Prison Mike
December 19th, 2011
7:59 pm
Yeah mayne Ivan the terrific is a keeper.
BoneKollector
December 19th, 2011
7:59 pm
I see BlueBaron
And the Hawks are coming back
Joe.Jeff.Smith.Bogut.Leuer
December 19th, 2011
7:59 pm
There’s the Marvin from his rookie year
No that’s Marvin against a 6′5 shooting guard.
Slimjr
December 19th, 2011
8:00 pm
Nice move Marv!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melvin
December 19th, 2011
8:00 pm
About time Marvin shows up….
BoneKollector
December 19th, 2011
8:00 pm
Marvin
Slimjr
December 19th, 2011
8:00 pm
Keep stroking it Marv!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
J.J.M.
December 19th, 2011
8:01 pm
damn teague is fast…finish the shot though
#Let'sGoHawks!
December 19th, 2011
8:01 pm
good to see the hawks stepping up on defense, and i like ivan johnson, he might be a keeper.
JohninVA
December 19th, 2011
8:01 pm
I’m talking about him actually driving to the basket….he hasn’t done that in the past couple years…he can be an asset if he did it more