Bobcats at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
The Hawks signed guard Willie Green.
“You are talking about a guy who is a combo guard that’s a scorer, tough defender,”Larry Drew said. “He’s a guy that plays hard when he’s on the floor. He’s kind of had to do it the hard way therefore he has an appreciation for what he’s earned. I think he’s kind of a throwback. Kind of an old-school style player.”
Like Jannero Pargo, Green is more of a scorer than a playmaker. Green is the better shooter but, also like Pargo, most of his attempts are long 2s and he doesn’t draw many fouls or make many 3-pointers.
However, both players are quick, high-energy guys and Drew thinks they will help the Hawks play the new, aggressive defensive style he wants.
“You can’t play a high-energy defensive scheme if you don’t have the personnel to do it,” he said. “Both guys have played that way pretty much their whole careers. Jannero, when he was down in New Orleans and had his best years, he was very effective playing that way. Willie’s style is very similar. We’ve been putting a lot of emphasis in training camp on defense and certainly helps if you have guys who are already programmed to play that way.”
Green’s Synergy defensive numbers are lackluster, especially in isolation. He had slightly positive on-court, off-court defensive numbers for New Orleans last season, according to basketballvalue.com. His opponent PER at last season was about average, according to 82games.com.
Basically it looks as if the Hawks, after watching Jamal Crawford bolt for Portland, will have to try to win another way with their second unit.
“We’ve had to replace Jamal’s minutes and we’ve got to look in some type of way getting some real productivity from that position, whether it be scoring or defensively,” Drew said. “Me personally, I welcome a trade-off a guy who maybe won’t score as much as Jamal but a guy that can score and brings some defense and some toughness to that position.”
Notes
- Jeff Teague (ankle) is out. “It’s a mild ankle sprain,” Drew said. “For precautionary reasons we won’t have him playing today.” Donald Sloan starts in Teague’s place.
- Drew said there’s “still a chance” for Sloan, Brad Wanamaker and Pape Sy to make the roster even after Pargo and Green were added. “Hopefully they will take full advantage of the opportunity,” Drew said. “A good showing tonight would be beneficial for them.”
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331 comments Add your comment
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
8:09 pm
Biyambo has arms like inspector gadget….. they extend forever
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:10 pm
1st Six Hawks games are on the road? Ouch……
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
8:10 pm
Comedown folks, the 2nd unit end the 1st qtr strong….
FreshFromAtl
December 22nd, 2011
8:13 pm
Observations after the 1st quarter:
- The first unit looks ready (Sloan played very well). Al, Josh, Marvin, Joe…you could probably throw any competent point guard in with them (outside of Mike Bibby of course) and they will play well.
- Second unit started off slow. Zaza was the only member from last year. Pargo, Radman, Stack, and T-Mac didn’t mesh well at first. Towards the end of the quarter, they picked up the tempo. The second unit needs more time together.
northcyde
December 22nd, 2011
8:13 pm
Elle is hella nice though. I saw her and that body from the 200 section at the Orlando playoff game . . and she was on the other side of the court. Not too many people touching Elle and that body.
But Stephanie IS Ready . . no doubt. Nothing like an articulate and fine woman.
David
December 22nd, 2011
8:14 pm
I’m surprised to see Radmanovic driving to the hoop.
northcyde
December 22nd, 2011
8:15 pm
lol Wanamaker . . . yep . . you’re cut dude.
BoneKollector
December 22nd, 2011
8:15 pm
I think I saw the name METHUSALAH on the back of Stackhouses jersey
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
8:17 pm
Wannamaker turns the ball over too much for my liking…Not sure he’s a natural PG….
BoneKollector
December 22nd, 2011
8:18 pm
He isn’t. He’s a combo guard
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:18 pm
nice ivan
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:19 pm
“Nothing like an articulate and fine woman.”
Yes Sir, I concur!
FreshFromAtl
December 22nd, 2011
8:19 pm
Sloan>Wanamaker
Ivan Johnson may be a keeper…
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
@Northcyde,
checkout, latineuro dot com…. Bang!!!!
BoneKollector
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
Marvin is gonna have his best year im tellin u
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
MARVIN FOR 3!!
FreshFromAtl
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
Marvin with the Thrrrreeeeeeee
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
Marvin for 33333333333333333333333333333333333333! Bang!!!
northcyde
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
Corner 3 for Marvin . . . please add that to your offensive arsenal this year.
Blast
December 22nd, 2011
8:21 pm
Marvin’s 3 looked so easy and effortless.
Boom Dizzle
December 22nd, 2011
8:22 pm
Horford is taking more jumpers than Joe Johnson………
Hawks2012
December 22nd, 2011
8:22 pm
Oh I don’t like misinformed announcers, “They got bounced in the first round of the playoffs by Orlando.” Nope, that’s not what happened.
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
Hey All NBA why dont you put the ball on the floor before you take that shot?
northcyde
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
haha @ the Bobcat announcers . . . saying that we were bounced out of the 1st round by Orlando.
NO . . we bounced THEM out.
But that just shows how irrelevant we are to the rest of the NBA at times, even when we do “win”.
FreshFromAtl
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
Ivan’s a keeper…
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
Wannamaker gave up the backdoor cut to Kemba. He may get cut during halftime.
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
nice hustle on ivan, back up PF?
vava74
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
Ivan Johnson is the new POWE
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:23 pm
All NBA got that 1940’s set shot…..lol
Boom Dizzle
December 22nd, 2011
8:24 pm
Ivan Johnson ok ok….
BoneKollector
December 22nd, 2011
8:24 pm
Ivan is good so far
northcyde
December 22nd, 2011
8:24 pm
Hmmmmm . . . Ivan Johnson balling again.
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
8:24 pm
If Ivan was 3 inches taller, he would have been a lottery pick…
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:25 pm
it should be between him(ivan) and benson for back up PF
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:25 pm
“Hey All NBA why dont you put the ball on the floor before you take that shot?”
Cause its not a jumpshot…..
Rev in Tampa
December 22nd, 2011
8:27 pm
northcyde,
I haven’t been able to watch the game til now. How many rebounds for Al?
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
8:27 pm
Al is struggling to score inside against DeSagana Diop.
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:27 pm
horford is sucking in the post
David
December 22nd, 2011
8:27 pm
Horford is being aggressive, but missing on all of his attempts.
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
8:28 pm
The Charlotte commentator, if I’m not mistaken, just called Smoove the Hawks’ most reliable scoring option inside.
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:28 pm
Al sucks tonight
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:28 pm
nice putback horford,
Rev in Tampa
December 22nd, 2011
8:29 pm
i’m loving that new commitment to pressuring the 3pt shot. SMH
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:29 pm
was that al 1st rebound?
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
Nice pass AL!
Blast
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
Ballgame MVP? Josh Smith!
northcyde
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
I thought we were running a new defense? If it’s going to leave all of these 3 point shooters open, then we need to go back to the 2011 defense.
Josh really active tonight. I like it.
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
8:31 pm
joe needs to be the joe from 06..
David
December 22nd, 2011
8:31 pm
Horford is off shooting the ball tonight, but I like his energy right now.
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
8:31 pm
Oh Air Ball…..lol