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
Rolando
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
lol @ what just happened to my internet broadcast. I guess the person streaming found something more interesting to watch.
Prison Mike
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
If Josh shoots too many jump shots I wonder what Joe does, my goodness.
Boom Dizzle
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
Wait since when has Corey Maggette been a big get? These Bobcat announcers are comical…
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
9:11 pm
Damn, I am watching this stream in a place where it would not be good if it switched to porn…
Rolando
December 22nd, 2011
9:11 pm
I think Katie must be watching the same broadcast I was…
BigTimeTECHFan
December 22nd, 2011
9:11 pm
wrong Johnson, I wanted to see Joe Johnson
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
9:11 pm
Here is Byron Mullens, the man who made Grandad quit posting on this blog.
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
looks like Vanovich will help zaza off the bench. Looks like they will develop chemistry. Z is a fighter.
Rolando
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
Does anyone have a link to a working broadcast for the game?
Right now, I’m stuck with this travel guide for porn on the last link I was using.
Medestruit
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
You know, if the Hawks could figure out how to get to the stripe this season(something they haven’t done in quite some time with any consistency), they could actually possibly improve. They have some pretty good FT shooters.
Prison Mike
December 22nd, 2011
9:14 pm
If players like Maggette and Derrick Brown give Tmac major fits then it will be a long season for him. It’s not a wonder why Chicago wouldn’t give him the minimum.
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
9:14 pm
“I think Katie must be watching the same broadcast I was…”
Kattie needs to cover her eyes! That is all…..
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
firstrowsports dot tv take link #2! working great!
Katie
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
Nothing I haven’t seen before.
sigh…
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:16 pm
Slimjr Deandre does look like a beast with room to grow. Hes 6′11″ legit and good.
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
9:16 pm
vlad with the 3
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
All NBA for the Real Deal DeAndre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawks2012
December 22nd, 2011
9:18 pm
“It’s a bit quiet in this town.” It would be different if that came from anyone else but Charlotte of all places. You can’t say that when you have basically the same attendance than Atlanta, and your team didn’t make the playoffs last year.
Prison Mike
December 22nd, 2011
9:19 pm
Stacks jump shot makes me appreciate Josh’s, put that in your pipe and smoke it.
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:19 pm
So times I think Z should start. I mean he can be a force and will be around a long time. He is a good value for the money. There was time he started. He a good defender
Medestruit
December 22nd, 2011
9:19 pm
“Katie
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
Nothing I haven’t seen before.
sigh…”
I’d hope that’s the case -.-
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Nice move by T-Mac. He didn’t finish, but that’s going to result in a foul or a basket more often than not.
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Do it now Slimjr !
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
9:21 pm
hawsk are pulling away
vava74
December 22nd, 2011
9:21 pm
I am actually liking Pargo.
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Hawks*
Prison Mike
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
There’s that historically low percentage jumpshot Pargo just displayed. Just play point and good defense.
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
pargo is more of a passer than a scorer. I like that.
Medestruit
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
“vava74
December 22nd, 2011
9:21 pm
I am actually liking Pargo.”
He’s an up tempo player with a nice looking shot(that’s not to say he’s a good shooter, but at least it looks good going up…has to count for something right?).
Hawks have no TV game?
December 22nd, 2011
9:23 pm
LOL THEY SAY BYRON MULLENS PLAYS PICKUP GAMES AT PRISON!! LOL!
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
9:24 pm
Byron Mullens is -11 in 12 minutes. I think it is safe to say this isn’t the non-move that will define Sund’s career in Atlanta.
Harry Hawk
December 22nd, 2011
9:24 pm
Pargo, Willie Green, Vlad, T-Mac…
I smell a division title.
superiorblogman
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
I actually like what I am seeing from Al tonite. Like Teague he is getting in the lane just can’t finish
Buddy Grizzard
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
Pargo looks like JC1 on defense… this guy is a joke.
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
9:27 pm
No playing time for Benson or Rolle?
Prison Mike
December 22nd, 2011
9:27 pm
Jeez Steve Martin rights nuts like no other. Makes me appreciate Bob a little more.
Melvin
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
Sloan, Wannamaker and Rolle will get cut.
superiorblogman
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
Najeh Davenpoop
December 22nd, 2011
9:24 pm
Byron Mullens is -11 in 12 minutes. I think it is safe to say this isn’t the non-move that will define Sund’s career in Atlanta.
Mullens is garbage, Koufus is garbage, Leonard Meyers from Illini is garbage coming to the end of a NBA near you shortly.
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
“I actually like what I am seeing from Al tonite. Like Teague he is getting in the lane just can’t finish”
Wait till the playoffs where the defense is far superior…….
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Yeah doesnt look like Al can finish in the paint and hes still not being agressive under the rim. I dont worry about Al’s offense. I know hell get his 12-13 pts but its his defense or the lack of it that makes me shake my head about Al. He should be more assertive and aggressive.
Buddy Grizzard
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
“So times I think Z should start. I mean he can be a force and will be around a long time. He is a good value for the money. There was time he started. He a good defender” – bluesteel
Co-sign. But Las Vegas Larry won’t start him because he has a personal problem with him.
superiorblogman
December 22nd, 2011
9:33 pm
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:19 pm
So times I think Z should start. I mean he can be a force and will be around a long time. He is a good value for the money. There was time he started. He a good defender
Zaza is not a starter in the NBA. It is proven by his rebounding numbers as a starter vs his rebounding numbers as a bench player.
Buddy Grizzard
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
Kemba Walker makes Pargo look like he’s standing still AND 12 years old. Kemba can blow by him or run over him at will.
J.J.M.
December 22nd, 2011
9:35 pm
lol come on benson you are wayyy taller than him
bluesteel
December 22nd, 2011
9:36 pm
Zaza is not a starter now, but he was, before Big Al.
stizz
December 22nd, 2011
9:36 pm
Najeh,
How do you feel about the Hawks going after recently waived MIckael Pietrus, especially given the struggles of T Mac and Stackhouse?
Medestruit
December 22nd, 2011
9:36 pm
Heyyyyy….Joe Johnson drove the ball and drew a foul! Imagine that.
J.J.M.
December 22nd, 2011
9:36 pm
wow was that horoford who got blocked
Slimjr
December 22nd, 2011
9:36 pm
nice block….Diyumbo
Rolando
December 22nd, 2011
9:37 pm
It’s almost a given that the refs will call an offensive foul every time a big man is being guarded by a smaller player in the post and the smaller player flops. The bigger the size difference, the higher the likelihood.