Atlanta Hawks: NBA draft open thread
Update: The Hawks selected Vanderbilt junior guard John Jenkins with the No. 23 overall pick. The Hawks had two workout sessions at Philips Arena with Jenkins, who was the top perimeter shooter in NCAA Division I last season.
Update: The Hawks selected Virginia forward Mike Scott with the No. 43 overall pick.
There has seemed to be a subtle shift in comments by Hawks folks since Danny Ferry came on board.
Before there was lots of talk about possibly selecting a player who could join the rotation right away. Now there seemed to be more of a focus on drafting the best talent, regardless of that player’s immediate readiness.
“The ‘best player’ scenario probably fits us the best right now,” Hawks assistant manager Dave Pendergraft said.
That’s not to suggest that the Hawks weren’t considering a long-term prospect before (and, really, most of the players available late in the first round fit that bill). It’s just that Ferry and co-owner Bruce Levenson both have stressed long-term player development and so it follows that’s the organization’s message.
Ferry was still getting his legs when he talked to media Monday and so didn’t have a lot to say about his draft strategy. The team’s PR staff hasn’t made him available for interviews since then. Ferry did talk to the team’s Web site today and addressed the possibility of making a trade.
“Will something happen? I’m not sure that it will, and we will probably be picking 23,” Ferry said. “There is still a long time before we have to pick so we’ll see what happens.”
Ferry said there is a lot of trade talk centered on draft picks in general but said: “We are not going to make a trade just to make a trade.”
“We’ll be a part of some of those talks,” Ferry said. “Maybe we can add a piece or do something.”
Both Pendergraft and Larry Drew said there haven’t been any issues with Ferry joining the staff so late in the process.
“He’s been following all of the draft stuff and he knows these guys really well,” Drew said. “Our format in which we do things, it’s been pretty much the same that it’s been. These guys that have been at the forefront of the draft, Rick [Sund], Dave, our scouts–it’s been, to me, a very smooth transition thus far. Everybody is giving their opinions and thoughts and everyone is trying obviously to find the best player available for us at that pick.”
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Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:24 pm
FIRST
Swingman912
June 28th, 2012
7:24 pm
Uno!!
GT Alum
June 28th, 2012
7:26 pm
Sounds like it reduces the likelihood of a trade, though, given his proclaimed ignorance of the current roster.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:26 pm
NOT LOL!!
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
7:27 pm
anyone else think Harrison Barnes is collegiate mirror image of Joe?
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:27 pm
This is the night we trade good ole’ Marv for a pack of gum.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:27 pm
I hope everyone else heard Andy Katz talk about Jared Sullinger’s bulging dicks right now.
Matt
June 28th, 2012
7:28 pm
TRADE JOSH SMITH!!
GT Alum
June 28th, 2012
7:29 pm
Also, despite his praise of the Hawks’ “success”, doesn’t sound like he thinks this is their window.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
7:29 pm
Harrison Barnes is an overrated prospect, imo.
Dude didn’t really come to play in any of UNC’s big games.
I could see him being the next Marvin Williams…
Brhodessr
June 28th, 2012
7:30 pm
Enter your comments here
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:32 pm
For what it’s worth, people are saying the exact same things about Barnes that they said about Rudy Gay, and Gay ended up doing well. I don’t think Barnes is as athletic as Gay though.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:34 pm
LMAO @ David Stern. He has become a professional troll. No other reason for mentioning the Heat winning the championship.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
7:34 pm
Stern giving the ‘can’t hear you’ sign as if he had something to do with the Miami Heat championship…
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
7:34 pm
game wise Wabe.. dude looks to post up, shoot his lil floater, spot up/pull up from mid range and 3.. just has a more NBA ready game to me..
doesn’t handle as well, but he looks like he rebs better. both cool as a fan…
Rico Niles
June 28th, 2012
7:34 pm
Trade Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams for two first rounders.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
7:35 pm
They will trade MARVIN TRADE HIM NOW IT’S OUR ONLY CHANCE LOL!
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:35 pm
Stern basically said that to say “I’m banking 10 mill a year Bitc#$es, Boo on”!!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:36 pm
Im just glad I dont see Stuart Scott. That alone will make this draft more enjoyable. My prayers were answered.
The Barnes Sean Elliot comparison seems pretty fair.
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
7:36 pm
Trade Najeh to another blog
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
7:37 pm
he didn’t live up to the prep hype but, some guys don’t respond the same when surrounded by equal talent.. that doesn’t mean the guy doesn’t have a good skill set to work with..
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:37 pm
Beal worries me, seen most of his games here in Florida but something doesn’t sit right with me
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:38 pm
Alright lets see if the Bobcats keep this pick or trade it.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:38 pm
I’ll still take Stern ova Goodell
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
7:39 pm
i’m surprised the crowd didn’t start chanting ‘riggeeddd’…
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:41 pm
Time for another MJ front office blunder
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:41 pm
I wonder what team will make the “WTF” pick tonight. We have done it quite a few times in the past.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
7:42 pm
Yes, Luke. Stern is a gangster. Goodell is just a petty criminal. lol
Barton
June 28th, 2012
7:43 pm
@ bigdave – Harrison Barnes is better only in that he can/will dunk the basketball. Joe hasn’t dunked in years.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:44 pm
Shocked that the Bobcats went MKG
Ray
June 28th, 2012
7:44 pm
First shocker of the night Kidd-Gilchrist the No. 2 pick
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:44 pm
Gotta love MJ
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:44 pm
MKG running the wing with Kyrie Irving is pretty dangerous. Bobcats and Cavs still in negotiations for that #2 pick.
BigTimeTECHFan
June 28th, 2012
7:44 pm
Remember a year ago, I called Benson long before Hawks picked him.
I wish we would just bring Benson back and start him, by mid season he will be a force, just need some playing time. to win it all hawks need to start:
SF I Johnson
C K Benson
PF A hortford
SG J Johnson
PG J Teague
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
7:45 pm
Dude’s a player…
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:46 pm
I guess Ben Gordon will be taking 30 shots a game since they have no scorers.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
7:47 pm
I love the pick for Charlotte!
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
7:47 pm
wow charlotte should have went thomas robinson, theyd have a nice young frontcourt rotation of robinson mullens and biyambo
wash is def taking beal and wash looks pretty good next year.
john wall brad beal chris singleton emeka okafor nene
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
7:47 pm
MKG #2, Wow….
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:47 pm
Naw, MKG with Kyrie won’t scare a child
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:47 pm
Love Beal to the Wizards.
BigTimeTECHFan
June 28th, 2012
7:47 pm
Only player I really want the Hawks to get is Patric Young, but I don’t think he left Florida early??
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
7:48 pm
Tony Wroten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbS62r2fP9k
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:48 pm
I’m going to go ahead and pick the Wizards to make the playoffs next year. Beal is a perfect fit for them.
Looks like MKG is staying in Charlotte, though.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:48 pm
Shouldn’t shove a mic in the faces of the parents, let them just enjoy the moment with their kids.
Barton
June 28th, 2012
7:49 pm
Do the Cavs take T. Robinson?
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:49 pm
Beal & JC2 will take all the shots
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:50 pm
But its a good spot for Beal though
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:50 pm
Yea Luke i was just going to say I wish they would get rid of those interviews..
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
7:50 pm
i think clev goes deion waiters or austin rivers
Barton
June 28th, 2012
7:50 pm
@ Najeh – Wiz in the playoffs?!? Playing in the same division as the Magic, Heat and Hawks??
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
7:50 pm
Trade Najeh !!!!!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:51 pm
I think the Cavs take Barnes and if so do the Kings take Robinson or Drummond.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:52 pm
Len Bias – Tragic
Washburn – Man what a waste
Mike Slive
June 28th, 2012
7:52 pm
SEC! SEC! SEC!
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:52 pm
Najeh playing with the wizards on NBA2K
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
7:53 pm
suddenly DC has a respectable squad..
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:53 pm
Cavs have been rumored to take Waiters all day.
Barton
June 28th, 2012
7:54 pm
Washington should hire Dean Smith to run four corners with all their chuckers
Ray
June 28th, 2012
7:54 pm
And so it is Deion Waiters at #4 WOW!
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:54 pm
“Wiz in the playoffs?!? Playing in the same division as the Magic, Heat and Hawks??”
Making the playoffs only requires going slightly over .500 like the Sixers did this year. Wall-Beal-Ariza-Nene-Okafor is a solid defensive lineup with enough scoring. They need some veteran free agents in the back court but they will be a pretty good team.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:54 pm
Waiters seems a little overrated to me.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
7:54 pm
Waiters at #4? Double Wow
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:54 pm
Knew that was coming
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
7:55 pm
oh ya d.waiters and kyrie is fast as ish. i got SAC goin with thomas robinson here to play PF and keep cousins at C.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:55 pm
Thomas Robinson would look good next to Demarcus
Ray
June 28th, 2012
7:56 pm
I hope Waiters doesn’t turn into Marvin Willaims pt 2. it would ruin it for a lot of future players.
Who does Sac. Town take at #5 though looking like Thomas Robinson don’t see Drummond going there got Demarcus Cousins already.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
7:56 pm
My Spidey Sense predicts a trade by 7th pick
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
7:56 pm
never good when you in a club with Marvin G Williams
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
7:56 pm
Kings are taking Robinson according to @WojYahooNBA.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
7:57 pm
Sactown should go Barnes in my opinion. TRob could slip to Detroit at 9.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
7:57 pm
With both picks Washington at least looks playoff potential not saying they’ll make it, and Cleveland gets that much better if Waiters is who we think he is.
Which means certain teams are going to take a back seat.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:58 pm
Once again I cant stress how more enjoyable this has been with no Stuart Scott.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
7:58 pm
Get ready for a lot of Trades happening quick.
Celtics making it known they want Doc’s son it’s about to real.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
7:58 pm
Cousins and Robinson would be some monsters on the glass though. I like the fit
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
7:59 pm
As predicted, Washington drafts to fill its gaping hole at the 2 guard position.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
7:59 pm
I want Perry Jone III in a Hawks uniform
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
7:59 pm
@MC are you in NY covering this?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:00 pm
I like that move
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:00 pm
Cousins and Robinson is a nice frontcourt for Sac
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:00 pm
Melvin, Ford thinks Perry Jones will be available when we pick. I dont see it but who knows.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:01 pm
I had to shed a tear for Thomas Robinson I think he’s going to do well got a chip on his shoulder a very strong one to do well too.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:01 pm
Yeah no Stuart Scott spitting nonsense stats is a relief, and I kinda like the guy.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:01 pm
Orlando won’t be a playoff team next year. New Jersey (with Dwight) and Washington will in my opinion. That means someone else drops out of the playoffs from this year. Philly? Boston? Hawks? Bulls? (no Derrick Rose for half the season)
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:02 pm
Kings have to be ecstatic Robinson dropped to them.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:02 pm
@ Melvin I agree if Tyreke improves Kings can be a bit scary up and coming team.
That’s if they don’t trade Tyreke that is.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:02 pm
Sac Town looking good, still wonder what they plan on doing with Tyreke
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:02 pm
For real though, we are interviewing 9 year olds now?
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:03 pm
Philly is a good possibility Naheh. They were only good for the 8th seed last year and Iguodala opening his mouth about Lou Williams makes it likely their leading scorer won’t be back.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:03 pm
ya SAC should of made the right pick last year instead they drafted Jimmer just because they thought itd bring in fans, no dice. they coulda drafted kawhi leonard or chris singleton even klay thompson
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:03 pm
This is sad with the family interviews, ESPN sux for that
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:03 pm
lol yea Najeh they really need to cut these interviews
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:04 pm
If you’re Portland do you take Drummond given their history with big men?
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:04 pm
portland goes andre drummond
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:05 pm
@ Najeh
Aye man leave her alone it’s a sad little story sometimes you need that to remember people are human.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:05 pm
CP,
I hope PJ3 is available at #23
Ray,
I like Tyreke…
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:05 pm
Harrison Barnes dropping like a rock.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:06 pm
@WojYahooNBA and @SpearsNBAYahoo are tweeting these picks out at least two or three minutes before they are shown on TV.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:06 pm
Lillard is ehh to me.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:06 pm
dang weber state at #6. they needed at PG though. GS will either trade or get drummond
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:06 pm
Heard alot about this guy, neva seen him play so i’ll take a wait n see with this pick
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:07 pm
Nope Portland goes PG route which means Felton could be on the way out.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:07 pm
“Aye man leave her alone it’s a sad little story sometimes you need that to remember people are human.”
I wasn’t hating on her. Just saying ESPN is stupid for interviewing her. She is 9 years old. She didn’t ask to be interviewed. Unless she is in the spelling bee she doesn’t need an ESPN mic in her face.
Mike Slive
June 28th, 2012
8:07 pm
It’s barnes
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:07 pm
Detroit is probably praying that Drummond continues to drop
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:07 pm
Barnes going to the Warriors
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:08 pm
Rather just watch the draft and see instead of WoJ & Spears.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:09 pm
Respectfully asking that if they tweet it then keep it to yourself, rather just watch and be suprised
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:09 pm
@ Najeh
Got to agree with Luke Cage takes the fun out of the drafts.
I think by pick No. 10 we start seeing trades. I don’t think NO. has a use for No.10 with all the weapons they got now.
DaVonte Hughes
June 28th, 2012
8:09 pm
KEEP JOSH MAYBE TRADE MARVIN> DRAFT FESTUS EZELI THEN SCOTT MACHADO
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:10 pm
I doubt that Toronto will take Drummond, since they got Valanciunas last year, which means the Pistons will probably take him.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:10 pm
i hear u luke cage. so far the draft is about right, i know someone will drop to us at #23.
GSW needs a big man and drummond can help off the bench
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:10 pm
That’s cool, will do.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:11 pm
Drummond would be a great fit next to Monroe.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:11 pm
Golden State also ecstatic.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:12 pm
i shoulda known GSW likes these tweeners that can run.
toronto will get rivers or lamb and move derozan to the 3.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:12 pm
Nothing against you Najeh just for people like us.
And Drummond yet to come off the board maybe at No. 8
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:13 pm
I think I would go Lamb over Rivers.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:13 pm
GS got Curry, Barnes, Thompson, Lee. Now they just need a serviceable Big
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:13 pm
Ray I think Toronto takes a sg. They just drafted a Center in the lottery last year and he is supposed to come over this season.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:13 pm
Looking at Harrison Barnes he rubs off as meh to me suppose to be next Lebron James I don’t know at least I remember people claiming as such.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:14 pm
Luke, GS has Bogut. He is always injured but solid when healthy.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:14 pm
Plus GS need the coach to stop getting extorted ova nude pics, (why a married guy would send those is beyond me, they always, I mean always come back)
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:15 pm
I think someone here said Barnes was the SF version of Joe Johnson. I can see that comparison, although Joe’s game is more versatile.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:15 pm
Thanks cp, forgot about that trade
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:15 pm
Conflicting Twitter reports on who Toronto will pick. Won’t say who, but I rarely see these sources disagreeing on something like this.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:16 pm
You know as bad as we think we got it.
Toronto and Golden St. have it much worse than we ever have.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:16 pm
Well it’s a SG just not going to say which one and I’m on Woj twitter.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:17 pm
Whoa. First wtf pick of tonight. I like Ross but thats real high.
DP
June 28th, 2012
8:17 pm
If Golden State was going to pick a UNC player they’d have been better off with Zeller than Barnes. Warrior fans are probably flashing back to the trade of Jason Richardson on 2007 draft day for UNC’s Brendan Wright, who was the 8th pick in the draft by Charlotte. Wright has been a bigger bust than Marvin Williams.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:17 pm
man im so pumped knowing we get a pick in the 1st round. the draft is so much fun, i can watch almost the whole NFL draft. my favorite pick the falcons got for his place in the draft was Jacquizz Rodgers in the 5th round. he is going to be darren sproles the 2nd in a year or two.
back to NBA i thought TOR would take a SG, im surprised tho.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:17 pm
Terrance Ross rocking the bow tie… nice. Drummond now falling.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:18 pm
Yea a lot of guys will be dropping tonight. Detroit has to be happy as hell. They get a real defensive Center to pair next to Monroe.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:18 pm
I would think there will be a run on big men at some point soon, with Drummond, Zeller, Leonard still on the board.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:18 pm
Andre Drummond at No. 9 just saying this isn’t from no one’s twitter.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:19 pm
I wonder if Lamb’s injury is causing him to drop. I thought he would go before Ross
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:20 pm
wow no trades yet, not even rumors
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:20 pm
DeT needs drummond. you cant start maxiell a 6′7 PF in this league. also they may take rivers or lamb because they just traded gordon
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:20 pm
Barnes disappeared without a point guard to set him up. Don’t see the JJ comparison.
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
8:21 pm
“you cant start maxiell a 6′7 PF in this league.”
Brandon Bass started for the Celtics.
tckr83
June 28th, 2012
8:22 pm
Enter your comments here
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:22 pm
Please Ferry don’t take Henton
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:22 pm
Maxiell starts at center, Bass at PF
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:23 pm
Good move for Detroit.Its going to take some time for him to develop but he will be real nice next to Monroe.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:23 pm
This draft is bananas. Once again, Detroit has to be loving this.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:24 pm
Portland goes big here?
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:24 pm
If Drummond lives up to the hype, he and Monroe will be monsters in the paint…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:24 pm
Yeah, Monroe and Drummond seem like they would complement each other well. One guy isn’t very athletic and scores well; the other guy is an athletic freak who defends well.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:24 pm
My bad the Hornets are up. They probably go Rivers
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:25 pm
If Drummond pans out there are going to be some dumb-looking picks ahead of him.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:25 pm
Najeh,
Barnes has like a 38 inch vert. Joe never had that….
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:26 pm
ya BOS started Bass but they didnt win the east. bass is a great player but in the NBA now id still like to have length.
im interested to see if NO gets a C already drafting davis. id like to see john henson go to NO here, they would have length galore at the PF and C/
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:26 pm
I thought Portland was high on Myers Leonard but I’m not making any predictions.
DP
June 28th, 2012
8:26 pm
Barnes is also a cream puff.
falCans
June 28th, 2012
8:28 pm
Bet not trade the franchise aka JOSH SMITH… Hopefully we can get tyler zeller from NC. then trade al horford
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
Wonder how Rivers and Eric Gordon will coexist. They seem like they largely duplicate each other.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
I like the Rivers pick. Insurance for Gordon who stays hurt.
Barton
June 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
Austin Rivers has got to be more overhyped than Steph Curry… Top 10?? Really??
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
Who is the lady in white at the Rivers table. Just saying
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
how does rivers/eric gordon gona work out?
portland will get zeller or leonard here.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
Davis and Rivers in N.O., I like their picks so far… Good bye Gordon….
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:30 pm
Twitter still doesn’t know who will go #11.
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
8:30 pm
what good is your vertical if you don’t use it.. sure breakaway dunks are nice, but in the half court, like Joe, doesn’t attack the rim much..
DP
June 28th, 2012
8:30 pm
Don’t like the Austin Rivers pick, a ballhog who isn’t a point guard and is too small to be a 2. I’d have picked Zeller and played him at center with Davis at the 4.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:30 pm
Hornets take a player they think can make an impact right away. Not drafting any projects.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:31 pm
Rather have him at SG
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:31 pm
I think Rivers is insurance. Gordon stays hurt and they might not have him longer than the next year.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:31 pm
Enter your comments here
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
8:31 pm
his big sis… gator volleyball player
Barton
June 28th, 2012
8:31 pm
@ bigdave – respectfully.. first highlight.. gets stupid after that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSu2t7-CijU
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:31 pm
Portland goes big. Leonard or Zeller?
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:32 pm
all my guesses are guesses to clarify, no twitter or insider info. so if i rattle off the next 15 dont think im cheating
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
8:32 pm
I see Doc doesn’t have the hair dye in tonight…
james
June 28th, 2012
8:32 pm
I respect the hell out of Doc Rivers. Wish he was our coach
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:32 pm
@The Real cp, LMAO
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:32 pm
bigdave appreciate that lol. i was like damn
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:34 pm
How incredibly stupid were the Nets to trade a top 11 pick in a deep draft for a half season rental of…. Gerald Wallace??
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:34 pm
Run on Bigs now
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:36 pm
Leonard n Aldridge, nice combo
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:36 pm
Leonard reminds me a lot of the kid from the Bobcats, Byron Mullens
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
8:36 pm
Austin is 6′5, 205 lbs. How is he too small to play SG?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:37 pm
I wonder if the trades start now.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:37 pm
Hopefully Portland now has a legit C that won’t get injured.
Cause I do feel sorry for them when it comes to Greg Oden.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:37 pm
Look like the Rockets will have to keep those 3 picks…
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:37 pm
Well time for Houston to draft instead of trade
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:38 pm
@buddy i didnt notice that but ya that was stupid on brooklyns part, prokorhov is being too flashy and not making the sounds decisions.
now houston will get lamb because i think kevin martin will get traded sometime relatively soon.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:38 pm
Maybe Rockets making trades who knows???
I’d be shocked if there are no trades around about now.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:39 pm
Doc n Randy in the back court back in the day
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:39 pm
McHale already said he doesnt want 3 rookies. I think they move at least one of these picks,
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:40 pm
I don’t think those trades were necessarily bad for Houston even if they don’t end up trading them. Dalembert wasn’t a long term option at center anyway, and I’m pretty sure they can get a wing player better than Budinger with one of those picks.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:40 pm
And not to mention he opted out to become a free agent, Same ole Nets.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:40 pm
Not to mention, the Rockets managed to get JON LEUER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! out of the deal.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:41 pm
Houston picking Shooting Guard
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
8:41 pm
Lamb? Something is up when Houston already has KMart and CLee.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:42 pm
I like the Lamb choice
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:42 pm
How many SGs the Rockets need? They already have KMart and Lee.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:42 pm
I am pretty sure Daryl Morey sees everyone on his team as a potential trade asset and is accordingly picking the best player available with each of these picks.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:43 pm
@ Just that means
1 SG too many someone is headed out the door real soon.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:43 pm
Kevin Martin must be a goner
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
8:43 pm
All those exclamation points Najeh Davenpoop, you must have been rubbin on 10 year olds
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
8:43 pm
metro atlanta product
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:43 pm
Phoenix missed out on all the good sg’s.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:44 pm
I wish we could get Martin, dude lives at the FT line.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:45 pm
PHX gets henson as a good bench guy for gortat and morris.
if yall look there is really no guards left besides marshall and teague for the 1st round.
there is a lot of bigs in this draft, i didnt take notice of that before the draft started
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:45 pm
Reaches on Waiters, Lillard and Ross are pushing some nice players deep in this lottery. This really is a deep draft.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:45 pm
Hoping Harkless drops to us but I think Houston will take him
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
8:46 pm
I’m really hoping Moultrie falls to the Hawks.
HawkKingBibby
June 28th, 2012
8:47 pm
This is the worst draft telecast Ive ever seen. Chris Broussard? seriously Where are the TNT guys, dam espn
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:47 pm
Got to agree with Draftexpress
Draft really doesn’t make much sense From #2 on down even Golden St. of all people picking Barnes.
Most shocking is Deion Waiters climbing to #4 for me and Drummond falling to at least #9.
But I know Cleveland need a SG to put beside Kyrie so in a way it makes sense.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:47 pm
Outside of the 1st and 3rd picks, I think most mock drafts were way off up to this point….
Hopefully Perry Jones III will be available at 23….:-)
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:47 pm
I can see Philly taking Moultrie
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
8:47 pm
Really hope Najeh Davenpoop falls off the face of the Earth. In other news, my Celtics have number 21 and 22 Hawks fans
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:47 pm
Yeah Broussard is really bad… he’s a good NBA writer but he needs to stay away from a microphone.
DP
June 28th, 2012
8:48 pm
Ra’Mon, 6′5 205 is small for an NBA 2 these days, particularly for one who isn’t a pure shooter and relies on taking the ball to the basket. Rivers didn’t appear to be much of a defensive player in his year at Duke.
HawkKingBibby
June 28th, 2012
8:48 pm
I think the 76ers want him
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:48 pm
Not a bad choice at all. Great passer
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:48 pm
Marshall to the Suns, say good bye to Nash in PHX
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:49 pm
@hawkkingbiby this is all business, tnt crew would be way off topic or talkin some bs not related to anything. tnt is better before games than a whole draft.
phox must know nash is gone
DP
June 28th, 2012
8:49 pm
Kendall Marshall ahead of Tyler Zeller? You’ve got to be kidding.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:49 pm
If the Bucks take Zeller their fans will have a meltdown. They do not want him at all lol
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
8:49 pm
This should bring Teague up in front of us and force one of the more talented forwards down to us at 23.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:50 pm
Najeh,
What have you done to Shamrock. Dude be riding you more than ……….
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:50 pm
Kendall Marshall was worse than a lot of big men in the lane agility drill at the combine. This guy does not have the foot speed to guard NBA point guards. He will play in the league for a long time, but he will probably always be a defensive liability.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:50 pm
When TNT had Hubbie Brown covering the draft it was great.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:50 pm
Bucks going Center people and it will be Tyler Zeller again this is just me saying that here not Yahoo or anything else.
They lost Bogut will need another C.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:50 pm
Marshall is a nice pick for them, but really other than him and Gortat, they need to clean house if Nash is gone.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:51 pm
The Jones’s might be the guys falling.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:51 pm
JVG funny as hell though.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
8:51 pm
DP, Wade, Beal, Gordon, Mayo, Louis Williams, Rip Hamilton, Ray Allen, Ellis, and so many more SG’s aren’t 6′5. And you know he’s going to put on weight, so that’s not the issue. He is a very good size for a 2 guard.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:52 pm
Well John Henson and Tyler Zeller have both fallen which means other players are also falling cause some have risen up in the draft.
Like Moe Harkless could have fallen.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:52 pm
MIL will get henson, i know ekpe and larry sanders come off the bench and they just got dalembert. they do need a 3 but idk anyone worth taking at #14. they should draft henson and trade him to someone for a couple picks.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:52 pm
Maybe NBA TV should broadcast the draft from here on, Bilas sux, Brussard seems out of his element, only JVG is the guy actually bringing anything to the table.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:52 pm
Well a North Carolina player will be selected with pick 14 but which one?????
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:53 pm
Deep front court for Milwaukee now, which means Ersan Ilyasova will change teams in free agency. Whoever gets him is getting a steal.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:53 pm
Henson = Bust
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:53 pm
Zeller is really falling. Henson and Dalembert will be blocking a lot of shots
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
8:53 pm
Philly will take Terrence Jones or Zeller.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
Okay Sixers aren’t taking Zeller seeing as they got Hawes so I see Rockets taking Zeller.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
Perry Jones 3, moe harkless, or Royce white, any one at 23
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
I wonder if the Henson will report to the Bucks? Seems like every draft prospect refused to workout for the Bucks….LOL
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
Same build as Keith Benson basically
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
Bilas wouldn’t suck so bad if he threw some Young Jeezy lines into his commentary like he does on Twitter.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
PHilly will take terrence or perry jones right here no doubt.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:54 pm
I see Houston taking Harkless. I dont think he slides past them..
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
8:55 pm
Hawes is a free agent I think.
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
8:55 pm
Najeh=Bust
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:55 pm
I see Philly taking Moultrie or one of the Jones boys
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:56 pm
Lamar Odom to the Clippers, Mo Williams to Utah.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
8:56 pm
Hawes is a free agent along with Allen. I think Philly goes with Zeller.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
8:57 pm
Hawes would be a good fit next to Birdies, if Detroit let’s him go, and we kind find the money(lol)
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
Birdies
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
@ Najeh
I was hoping we get him Ilyasova that is he was pretty good for bucks.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
Harkless. Wow.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
“Henson = Bust”
Nah. He’ll put on weight and be a quality player for a long time. I can’t get over how deep this draft is. Just think, Jared Sullinger would have been a top 5 pick last year.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
Hortford
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
Dallas will pounce on Zeller.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
smh Damn
Ray
June 28th, 2012
8:58 pm
WELL NO MOE HARKLESS WOW!
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
8:59 pm
Iggy. Thad Young. Evan Turner.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
8:59 pm
Wonder if the Harkless pick means Iguodala is on his way out of Philly.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
8:59 pm
Harkless to 76ers. Bye bye Iggy….
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
8:59 pm
There goes moe
Rob
June 28th, 2012
8:59 pm
Iggy is out of there and packing his bags….
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:00 pm
I think Harkless will be really good, for what it’s worth. Maybe not immediately, but down the road I think he will.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:00 pm
6 more picks for Perry
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:00 pm
Dalembert, Mbah a Moute, Udoh, Henson, Sanders on the front line in Milwaukee. Send those guys some cheeseburgers.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:00 pm
I dont get the Harkless pick considering that him and Thad are so similar although Thad is a better shooter.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:00 pm
WROTEN WROTEN WROTEN
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:00 pm
Yep already talking about trading Iggy he’s a goner him and probably Lou Williams.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:01 pm
Perry doesnt make it to the Hawks. Maybe Moultrie does
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:01 pm
Wouldn’t trade Iggy, very underrated player
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
who you guys think we should scoop up? I like Wroten if he falls to us
ntrigue
June 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
Sullinger or fab is what we need
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
I wouldn’t be surprised if Harkless ends up being a top 5 player from this draft. Not that I have seen everyone ahead of him, but from everything I saw, he is too good to slip out of the lottery.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
haha just joe
hou will get zeller here, wow zeller is going to be one of the better C’s in the nba in a couple years. if they pass zeller here they are crazy.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
Perry Jones may not make it pass Houston….
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
I like Royce White if he falls to the Hawks, but everything I have heard says the Celtics will take him.
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
@Sautee
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
6:26 pm
High-Sider,
“Read my (two) posts FTPB @10:21pm dated 6/27/2012 and @12:01am dated 6/28/2012.”
Oddly, the first post is not yours, it’s one of mine (look it up), and there is NOT a 12:01am post dated 6/28/12.
So I ask again about this quote:
“GM Ferry will move a good player with some attitude issues like Josh Smith but will look to keep an overrated, mediocre player like Kirk Hinrich.” – High-Sider
What are you basing this accusation on?
———————————————————————-
http://blogs.ajc.com/hawks/2012/06/27/atlanta-hawks-pau-gasol-sweepstakes-said-to-include-hawks/?cp=all#comments
Check out my comment after yours at 10:21pm dated 6/27/2012 and my comment at 12:01am dated 6/28/2012 in the blog cut and pasted above.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
Zeller not going past Rockets or Dallas, but man he fell pretty far for a lot of Mock Drafts.
Now outside the lottery.
What if Zeller falls to #23 do you make that pick???
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
Perry will be a Orlando Tragic sadly
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
Daryl Morey lucky he still has a job. This may be his last draft if this doesn’t pan out.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
Terrence Jones wouldn’t be a bad pick for the Hawks either…
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
Pg3, has been the best player on the board for the past 10 picks
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:03 pm
I’d trade Horford straight up for Iggy.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:04 pm
Im not a big fan of White. I dont think he is quick enough to defend sf’s or big enough to defend the pf’s.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:04 pm
I’m hoping for Moultrie at 23. Good fit as an athletic PF/C.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:04 pm
Royce IS GONE TO HOUSTON
I know I told Najeh not to do that but it must be said.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:04 pm
Jones is another Al Harrington clone with a better post game, and slightly weaker spot up game. But more NBA ready than Harrington was.
tckr83
June 28th, 2012
9:05 pm
Horford for Iggy? Ummm… no.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:05 pm
Didnt see that one coming
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:05 pm
I know the Celtics got one of those pics via trade, but why are they ahead of us in draft order?
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
@ tckr83
CO-SIGN
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
Ray, your FIRED LOL.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
There goes White to Houston. Boston will take Andrew now…
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
welp, woulda fit nicely here…
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
There is Royce, 5 more picks for Perry. You never know
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
White is good at too many things not to be a good NBA player. He may have some problems on D initially but I think he can fit at PF.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:06 pm
If I was Dallas I would take Teague
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:07 pm
wowowow, royce white at #16. idk what that says cuz they drafted maurkice morris around the same spot and he is relatively the same player and ended up in the nbdl. i hope hou only plays dal, sa, or okc.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:07 pm
Well at least the damn Celtics didn’t get Royce White.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:07 pm
Is Zeller the last guy in the Green Room?
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:08 pm
@ Buddy. Any player we dont get that we want, i hope they end up out west.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:08 pm
Yeah wow Zeller fell this far that’s unbelievable I know he isn’t that great, but from #10 to #17 this is Draftexpress mock I’m referencing.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:08 pm
Amazing not 1 trade yet, but its making the draft go faster.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:08 pm
I wouldn’t be surprised if someone will pick Teague in the next five picks. As deep as this draft is, it is relatively weak at PG.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:08 pm
The Celtics will probably take Perry if he is still there though
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:08 pm
Mavs may take the home town boy, Perry Jones…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:09 pm
Trade alert! (won’t tell you what it is)
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:09 pm
Well another player ATL hawks very high on is going off the board can you guess I won’t say it this time.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:09 pm
I don’t want Sullinger….
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:09 pm
Who does it concern @ Najeh???
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:10 pm
Orlando really needs a PG. Teague would be a good pick at 19.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:10 pm
It’s on @ESPNSteinLine’s Twitter
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:10 pm
http://paid.outbrain.com/network/redir?key=822ced8bbb324b103f3caab67f046581&rdid=342319502&type=RPM_d/t2_prd&in-site=false&pc_id=8667214&req_id=e57bd2d4296c55470c33831715ffad28&agent=blog_JS_rec&recMode=7&reqType=1&wid=101&imgType=0&adsCats=1408,1407,-1&refPub=1115&prs=true&scp=false&fcapElementId=2079
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:11 pm
Keep it to yourself please
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:11 pm
Okay I saw it on ESPN Thanks @ Najeh.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:11 pm
Amen to that, did not want to see him in boston
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:12 pm
who got traded?
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:12 pm
Does that mean Varejao is out of Cleveland? or do they slide him to the 4 spot?
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:12 pm
Prediction:
With the 23rd pick the Atlanta Hawks draft Pape Sy Jr [another guard without a jumpshot]! What?
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:13 pm
@ Luke CAGE
WTF WAS THAT OMG!
DP
June 28th, 2012
9:13 pm
I’ll bet Cuban can’t believe he got a legitimate NBA center outside the lottery. I think Zeller will be the best pro of the 4 UNC guys and he was the last of them picked.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:13 pm
@chadfordinsider has details
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:13 pm
Charlotte gets Kid Gilchrist…heh….
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:14 pm
Andrew still undrafted..C’mon Danny grab him if he slides…..
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:14 pm
So our Board is supposedly:
Royce White – gone
Jared Sullinger
Adam Nicholson
Evan Fournier
Tony Wroten
It will be interesting to see who is left at 23.
ESPN radio said Marquis Teague may be the long term steal of the draft – because you can’t teach quickness, and he’s got that in abundance – and the NBA is thriving on quickness right now.
And they said Meyers Leonard may be the biggest bust – low BB IQ.
We’ll see I guess.
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:14 pm
Wow, Cavs gave up too much for him I think…
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:14 pm
Ooops lol
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:15 pm
Yep Cleveland gets Zeller
Dallas gets #24 #33 and #34
Any chance hawks can go after #33 and #34 ?
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
9:15 pm
Teague worked out with the 2 guards at the combine…
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:15 pm
Nicholson, Moultrie, Sullinger, Jones, and Jones III, how many will be available at 23?
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:15 pm
They needed a center and they got a guy who slid pretty far, so it makes sense for the Cavs. Those are a couple of high second round picks, though, and in a deep draft those can be like a late first-rounder without the guaranteed contract.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:16 pm
If Teague pt 2 is still on the board I’d be tempt to draft him as backup PG quickly.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:17 pm
I hope a team does the Hawks a favor and pick Sullinger…
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:17 pm
But 3 picks for him?
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:17 pm
i hope terrence jones is there at #23, i think he could take marvin spot at SF by the end of the year.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:17 pm
Nice trade by Dallas. Not impressed with Cleveland so far. Waiters and Zeller fit right in with Thompson from last year.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:17 pm
Here comes Houston with their last pick I think it’s going to be someone we’re high on watch.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:18 pm
Perry continues to fall
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:18 pm
So if the Rockets’ picks all pan out, they have their SG, SF, and PF set for the future.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:18 pm
Melvin, its funny, if Boston selects Sullinger, he will end up being the steal of the draft. But if another team does, he will be a wash.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
The Boy from Mississippi St. has fallen what was so off about him???
Any one got any ideas?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
Orlando should take Teague
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
Perry Jones 3 is still slipping, will he make it past Boston at 21,22
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
So Houston drafts a SG and two combo-forwards???
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
So the Mavs must be planning on getting D12 I take it?
Chicago reports they are going after Kirk Hinrich
And Chicago is supposedly letting Watson, Brewer, and Korver go – they all have team options.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
After seeing Terrence Jones highlights, I hope folks will drop the silly Marvin Williams comparison. He’s much better than Marvin.
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:19 pm
I thinks the Celtics are gonna take a chance on Sully…I hope I’m wrong and he’s available with our pick
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:20 pm
Moultrie isnt very good defensively and he tends to take plays off. Great video breakdown of him on youtube.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:20 pm
All good picks for Morey.
JJ Cook
June 28th, 2012
9:20 pm
Trade Joe Johnson for a cold 6-pack of beer. Draft Fab Melo. We need a C. ZAZA is a stiff.
DP
June 28th, 2012
9:20 pm
I like that move for Cleveland. With Irving, Waiters, Thompson and Zeller they could have a pretty good young nucleus. Don’t understand the deal for Dallas unless they are going to move some of those picks. Surely they’re not going to rebuild while Dirk still has gas in the tank.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
Another player that we high on has fallen is it everyone’s favorite or not find out soon.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
If Perry is gone when the Hawks pick give me Quincy Miller.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
dang hou.orl will get teague. idk how itd be for jeff teague if marquis is there at #23 and we dont get him. Dal is ballin now with those 3 picks. that is what you do in these drafts is trade back for more picks.
orl should get pj3 here
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
Perry J goin to Boston
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
Ra’mon,
Let the Celtics have Sullinger. Heck, I will announce the pick for them…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
If any team is a good fit for PJ3, it’s Boston. KG is built almost exactly the same and came into the league similarly perimeter-oriented. If PJ3 can’t learn how to play with intensity from KG, he won’t learn from anyone.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:22 pm
Orlando is not getting Teague I can tell you that much.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:22 pm
If Chicago signs Kirk H, that will be a win for Atlanta, lol.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:23 pm
Didnt see that one coming. Yea its no way Perry falls to the Hawks now
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:23 pm
Alot of Mocks I saw had Andrew Nicholson going to Hawks.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:23 pm
Dang, I think the Magic stole the Celtics pick. Celtics are going to pick Perry now…
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:23 pm
Nicholson would’ve looked so well alongside D12, lol
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:24 pm
@ Najeh
Agreed if you play PF can’t learn from someone like KG or even Duncan you suck plain and simple. Here comes Denver they’re not getting Teague either.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:24 pm
Alright im back on the Quincy Miller bandwagon
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:24 pm
Najeh,
Let PJ3 learn in a Hawks uniform….
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:24 pm
Down to Sullinger, Jones III, and Moultrie. 3 picks before the Hawks.
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:24 pm
So our board is now Sullinger, Fournier, and Wroten according to ESPN…
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:25 pm
yessss. good pick orl get that slow garbage out of here before we make a mistake. denver will get teague here to backup ty lawson. denvers got Cs with mozgov and kostafus?
can yall feel this anticipation only 3 picks away from the future of our organization and the path GM DF chooses..
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:25 pm
I think we should pick Teague’s younger brother safest pick we can make.
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:25 pm
There are so many good players left…this was really a deep draft
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:25 pm
I think we Candi better than Wroten
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:25 pm
Too bad Otis Smith is gone in Orlando. No more stupid draft picks.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
I hope Atlanta is able to trade back into the first round. There is too much talent available at the end of the draft. There aren’t stars, but there are definitely players who can crack the rotation.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
Moultrie has really fallen too.
JJ
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
Trade Marvin Williams for an ipod nano. Worst #2 pick in the history of the NBA.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
Draft Wroten!
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
Denver has selected and it’s not who we think it is either.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
Just say no to Jeff Taylor…
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:26 pm
I dont want the French kid or Wroten.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:27 pm
PG3, makes it pass Boston we good
DP
June 28th, 2012
9:27 pm
JJ, you must be forgetting Darko Milicic.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:27 pm
Haha @ JVG saying Meyers Leonard’s last name should be his first name and vice versa coming back from the commercial break.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:27 pm
Great, another non-shooter going to be drafted by the Hawks[Wroten]
Nicholson is going to give out Hawks fits! Shoot!
WVU HAWK
June 28th, 2012
9:27 pm
lamb and jones for Smith?
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:27 pm
[our]
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:28 pm
Didnt see that one coming.. Boston will take Perry and Sullinger. Give me Quincy or Moultrie
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:28 pm
I knew it. I knew Fournier would end up in a system like that. Earlier I compared him to Galinari. He’s going to be pretty good.
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:28 pm
I agree – safest pick right now in a sense is Marquis Teague – can’t see it happening however.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:28 pm
So now PJ3, J Sullinger, Quincy Miller, The boy from Miss. St. is still avaliable plus the two centers.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:28 pm
Celtics, keep you paws off of either PJ3 or Moultre
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:28 pm
Agree Ray.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:29 pm
DAMNIT.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:29 pm
I hope Miami don’t get Teague….
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:29 pm
Those highlights are the first I have seen of Fournier, so obviously this is not the most informed opinion in the world, but I am not sweating the fact that he is not available for the Hawks. I wasn’t that impressed.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
JJ, no way Marvin is worse than Darko. NO WAY!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
Boston put us out the playoffs and will probably take a guy we want.
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
Hawks might throw that curveball and go big with Fab
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
Here we Go Boston what you got for us with these two picks.
Something tells me Teague 2 is in there watch.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
I agree
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
Fournier will be a player. He has point guard and two guard skills. He’s the opposite of Wroten. He’s a combo guard who can play BOTH positions. He’s also extremely young. His body has plenty of time to develop. Just damn.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
i di not expect teague to get down here. idk how brothers on the same team at the same position will be like. if pj3 slips to us we have to take him but he wont. we will take wroten i believe. i will be happy with wroten.
im really interested in the second round though, there is going to be good role players the whole second round
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
Will the Celtics draft 2 forwards and resign Bass and Jeff Green? I think they may take a Center
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:30 pm
MC just tweeted the Celtics’ pick.
Fan-O-Maniac
June 28th, 2012
9:31 pm
Patiently waiting for our draft pick
Hawks Fan-O-Maniac!
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:31 pm
I called it!
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:32 pm
Well someone that feel is up next, but whom?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:32 pm
Perry Moultrie or Miller are the guys I want for the Hawks
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:32 pm
Sullinger and Wroten left on the Hawks Big Board?
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:32 pm
Wow, Bilas just compared Wroten to Rondo.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:33 pm
I’d like Moultrie but Celtics are about to grab him. They need length.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:33 pm
DRAFT WROTEN NOW
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:33 pm
I’m not against Moultrie for us
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:33 pm
CP
I like those 3 guys as well…
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:33 pm
What is all this love for a guard that can’t shoot, we need a SF
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
If you guys ever watched Wroten play, you would see the comparisons.
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
Lots of folks have compared Wroten to Rondo – but Wroten is maybe smoother
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
Celtics may go with Melo as one of their picks
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
Astro you see them taking Moultrie over PJ?
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
Gimme Perry Jones or Quincy Miller
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
The boos just keep coming
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:34 pm
looking good for the hawks!!!
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
Good pick by the Celts
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
BTW, Real CP, you owe me a Moon Pie. Sullinger made it to the 20s.
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
Morey’s pretty slick…dude’s got skill.
I knew the Celts would take Sullinger. Just knew it.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
I don’t know. Rondo was an elite athlete in college and made some amazing passes. Wroten, at least to me, seemed like a decent athlete who made decent passes. Not to mention Wroten was way more turnover prone. I really liked Rondo coming out of college. I could be wrong about Wroten, but I don’t see Rondo in him.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
Thank you Boston. Now leave PJ3 to the Hawks. Moultrie is a backup pick as well
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
Looks like its Wroten or maybe Taylor for us – Jones 3? Quincy?
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
Very interesting #22 pick (after Sullinger) for Boston.
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
well Sullinger is gone!
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
If we take another freakin’ gaurd man…
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
cp, as I understand it Moultrie is a PF while Perry wants to be a SF. And the knee issue is obviously scaring teams.
Jae Evolution
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
Trade Marvin Williams for the 24th pick right now!!
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
Okay NO Fab Melo Boston selecting him whew thank god
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
Notice how nobody has taken Tony Wroten?
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
PG3!!!!!!!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
Lol Astro I got you. I will FedEx it tmw
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
This is setting up very nicely for the Hawks.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
One of the Baylor boys man!!!!!
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
I hope Boston takes a chance on Wroten, so the Hawks can choose between Perry Jones and Moultrie. Either way if its Jones or Moultrie, the Hawks are in a good position. But if M. Teague is ready for NBA, him and Jeff in the backcourt together is very intriguing.
Roy Kittles
June 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
hope the hawks draft wroten
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
Anwar,
You mean PJ3, Perry Jones 3…
Rev in Tampa
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
MC is suggesting that the Hawks will pick Teague?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
I wont be mad at PJ or Moultrie. I dont want Wroten with those guys available.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
MC just tweeted out Boston’s other pick.
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
Wroten doesn’t have Rondo’s ‘tude is the biggest difference.
hmmmm.........
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
I think a good poll for sportscenter would be the most disliked commish in pro sports.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
MC says Melo to Celtics.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
Boston may go Melo…
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
Notice how nobody has taken Fab Melo? That’s because they are horrible players.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
pj3 or wroten jr
either one is great for us at #23.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
I’m actually hoping for a Marquis Teague right now that would be a great backup to Jeff both are fast and quick,
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
If the Hawks take Wroten, we know one thing — Sund is still pulling some strings in Hawks headquarters, at least until Ferry gets settled in.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
Yeah
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
Ok PJ or Moultrie. I wont be mad at either pick.
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
I think the Hawks have to take Perry. You just can’t pass up a guy with star potential at 23.
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
We NEED to make a run for the 24th
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
Boston #22 – Fab Melo
Atlanta #23 – Perry Jones III
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
Haha @ Buddy Grizzard. You’ll see why in a second…
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
@ Buddy G
Being reported Boston will take him I’m glad though seriously glad.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
buddy you are right. i think miles plumlee will go before melo or eezeti or whoever from vandy. 6′11 with a 40 inch vert, sounds like dwight howard..
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
Fab Melo wouldn’t be bad…
The Hawks have freakin’ options here man. If i hear Barton’s name, I’ll be p!ssed…
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
If we pick Teague – what a slap to LD
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
Awesome, if MC is right we get to choose between PJ3 and Moultrie
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
Take Jones!!!
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
what if Perry falls to Heat? thats that b.s
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
Hmmm. I think NHL commissioner would win by a landslide just on principles alone.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
They better not pick wroten over PJ 3
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
I can live with PJ3, as much as he has bust potential written all over him, at the #23. His ceiling is way higher than anyone else left on the board in my opinion.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
WTF ATLANTA WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
NNBONOOOO!!O!O!O!O!!O!O!!OO!!O!O!
HE CAN BE HAD MUCH LATER!
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
Hawks should try to add a 2nd 1st round pick or an 2nd round pick.
Dostoyevskiy
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
UNC lost to UK by 1 pt early in season at Rupp. Marshall got exponentially better over season. His scoring also increased dramatically. Had he not got hurt before tourney UK just might not have been NATL champs.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
This has worked out well for the Hawks. Even BK couldnt f this up. Well I wont go that far
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
Woj just tweeted that the Hawks are leaning towards someone who may have a big chunk of this blog disappointed.
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
I’m not liking what Woj is saying about the hawks’ pick…
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
“Lots of folks have compared Wroten to Rondo – but Wroten is maybe smoother”
Oh yeah… 1-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio… that’s the very definition of smooth.
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
This may be the biggest infusion of NBA talent on a midlevel basis in a long time. Deep draft of ok players. Decent but not spectacular
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
ALERT ATLANTA IS NOT PICKING WHO EVERYONE THINKS ALERT!
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:40 pm
Man stop with this BS interview and get to the pick!!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
If the Hawks pass over PJ or Moultrie then they got some explaining to do.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
im kinda scared pj3 slipped this far, his meniscus might be a no-go. also pj3 reminds me a lot of anthony randolph and anthony randolph has not done a thing besides be frail and not quick enough at 3 and too weak at the 4.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
We will take a SG, and Dallas will grab Perry Jones and still have two early second rd picks.
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
BG – Just look at the tape, not the stats. Dude’s got “it”. But at the same time, i only draft him if I like his work ethic, which I know nothing about.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
Jones 3 or Coulter!!!!!!!!!
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
Dang…
They took Melo…
Peach Fuzz
June 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
Agree Fydor. Wonder how UK would have fared w/o their star.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
I told yall Boston was going with Melo
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
I really hope the Hawks don’t do something stupid, but you just they are
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
@ Najeh it’s too late man it’s too late.
I’m not mad at the pick, but it’s not my #1 choice especially considering who’s left.
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
I knew it!!
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
Moultree!!!!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
Looks like im about to be pissed just like I was the night they took Sheldon
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
PJIII please…
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
Celts just got two solid picks. They’ll be kicking our arses for years to come…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
Hawks’ pick is confirmed. Check Woj’s Twitter for details. Someone I haven’t really seen play yet, so can’t give an opinion, but it isn’t a very exciting pick.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
Najeh,
I hope Woj is wrong…
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
John Jenkins? He might be available at 43.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
You bloggers are straigt A–Holes for real
Rev in Tampa
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
Way to go Hawks. Keep the head-scratching decisions coming.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
If they choose PJ3 and he turns into a hurt Tim Thomas, y’all remember how you supported the pick. give me Moultrie (assuming he is healthy).
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
Hawks are not picking the person you want it’s that out of the left field pick with this one it also means someone is out of here more than likely.
falCans
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
dam who we gone get… thought it was fab…
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
He hasn’t been wrong all night…this is some BS
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
This has to happen
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Can the Hawks EVER not bungle a draft?
KevinM
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
Are we going PF?
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
No please tell me this Woj thing is a joke FFS
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
Why Hawks, WHY do you break our hearts so much
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
AJ – Concur
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
This screams Shelden Williams.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
John Jenkins? Really?
DS
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
Mavs are shopping the 24th, make an offer Danny!!
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
Whose the pick
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
Tony Wroten, Jr. – Let’s do it “Danny boy.”
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
June 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
PJ3, Festus Ezeli, or Wroten
Anything else is another stupid draft for the Hawks.
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
What position does John Jenkins play?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
If its Jenkins im done.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
Don’t click this link if you want suspense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_UcDAGnROc
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
Yes JOHN JENKINS PEOPLE is our new SG it’s official.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
AJ, I’ve been wanting Moultrie for a couple of months at this slot. I remember 3 months ago, he was Mocked to the Hawks for a while.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
There are several rotation players available here. If the Hawks make a stupid pick, they are doing Miami a favor.
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
Get the best shooter available.
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
We suck
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:45 pm
Im pissed….
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:46 pm
Too late Najeh
Might as well tell them it’s a Shooting Guard folks.
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
9:46 pm
Are the Hawks really the oldest team in the league? That’swhat Reece Said
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:46 pm
Would you believe that my sick wife JUST came down to sit next to me to have some quality time? Literally, seconds before the Hawks choose. And I have to act like I;m listening. Dang It.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:46 pm
How could they pass up PJ3 and Moultrie for a stand still shooter
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
Ferry and Penderjacka$$ said “best player available”….we’ll see….
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
Ok – I’m ok with John Jenkins. “We’re all jumpshooters now” remember?
Aaaaagh…..I told you guys Levenson and Gearon liked the Stanford Vandy types.
So many good players left on the board…
But I’ll be ok with Jenkins. I’m sure once i calm down.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
“Are the Hawks really the oldest team in the league?”
Based on all the old farts on the bench, yeah. Dampier, Stackhouse, etc. I think if you factored in the age of people who actually play, the Hawks wouldn’t be anywhere near the top.
hmmmm.........
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
Last time a top 10 talent fell to the Hawks it was Josh Smith
John Drew
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
I’f the Hawks don’t take PJ3. I’m done with this team.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
What? Sheldon Jr? Yawn…..
SWAT Native
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
@ O’Brien – all of the Hawks old players are FA’s – that could change very quickly.
Matt305
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
Now I know how Sally felt when waiting for the great pumpkin
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
I’m with Josh, it’s time to leave ATL….
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
Jenkins doesnt do anything other than shoot. Man wtf
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
LOL@ Astro Joe ….
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
John Jenkins is the best shooter available. Have a good night.
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
We have a 6′11 freakish athlete with all-world talent fall into our laps, and instead we pick a guy who will be nothing more than a spot-up shooter off the bench.
I am thoroughly disgusted.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
Man WTF dude…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Having drafted the next Willie Green, Hawks presumably no longer need the current one.
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SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
OB – Yes – that was with Stack, Damp, Collins, TMac etc.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
I’m done
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
Jay Bilas said John Jenkins is the best shooter in the draft.
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
BARF…
I’m out. I look forward to watching the Falcons.
John Drew
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
I’m done!!!!!
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
Yes we are remember we got Collins Damp and Stackhouse plus T-mac.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:48 pm
IM OUT
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
More jump shooting.
Yay
Michael Cunningham
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
blog updates with Hawks selecting Vandy’s John Jenkins at No. 23.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
Well, at least we know Pargo won’t be back. They’re the same player.
Anwar sadat
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
All these guards
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
I guess this means Sergiy Gladyr is no longer in the Hawks’ future plans. (sarcasm)
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
I was never impressed with this dude watching Vandy. typical Hawks. Dude was a second rounder
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
Potentially moves Marvin to the bench and Joe to the 3. “Yes dear, I’m listening, dear”.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
Wow… Crickets……
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
Miami will get a rotation player. Hawks just made the worst pick of the first round.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
I’m sooo pissed. I dont care how good Jenkins could shoot, you down pass on bigs like PJ3 and Moultrie
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
We need people who can get to the rim and we take a shooter. Our whole bench is made of shooters.
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
John Jenkins – another jump shooter [smh]
I guess it’s an SEC thing; I wouldn’t understand.
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
Our team doesn’t set screens and hoists too many jumpers as it is. Brilliant move…just sheer freakin’ genius….
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
yawn…
i hate being a hawks fan.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
JJ2
SteveW
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
I’m not sure Jenkins is a better shooter than Doron Lamb
jjm
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
Of course espn won’t talk about the hawks after their pick…typical
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
And it never ends….
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
Another JC2? Heheheh
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
I hope the Hawks have a trade in the works to get back into the 1st round.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
There were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many players on the board.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
Seriously WTF man. Please let this be a pick for another team
cb795
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
Billy Knight Lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
A team full of jump shooter and we get another jump shooter. The Hawks are just a mediocre team with mediocre leadership.
FIRE GEARON
FIRE LD
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
Well, on the bright side, if you subscribe to the idea that you have to draft a player with an identifiable NBA skill, Jenkins has one.
Hard to see him as a future starter when that’s apparently all he can do, though.
falCans
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
john jenkins…. well see
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
What happened to the dude that could rain jumpers from Europe?
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
SOOOOOOOO MANY MORE PLAYERS
IF you going to take a GUARD WHY NOT TEAGUE’S YOUNGER BROTHER GEEZZZZZZ!!!!
ARGGHGHFHGHSAHGSAGTHYASGHHSGAHASGHASG! End Rage.
Atomic Dawg
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
the hawks are a bunch of idiots, who refuse to draft a big man
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
“Another JC2? Heheheh”
JC2? Hell no. JC2 had a triple double his rookie season. JC2 dunked on LeBron in a summer camp game. Can John Jenkins dunk? This guy is not an athlete.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
Clyde, when will you start saying FIRE FERRY?
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
I’m really pissed that I’m a Hawks fan right now. You could’ve traded a 2nd round pick to Orlando for Redick if you wanted a shooter.
msc
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
out of everyone still left we pick up this dude? WTF is going on?!?!?
As much as I love my hawks they do some stupid sh**TT
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
Priest Lauderdale would have been a better pick.
Rod from College Park
June 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
Danny Ferry was a great gm pick huh? LOL. This team is a joke.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
I’d rather have Cunningham than Jenkins.
KevinM
June 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
Slim, if he’s the best shooter, its about buckets.
He won’t be a combo guard, so his size is going to be a challenge….Lamb would have been more flexible.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT DMANIT
HE COULD HAVE BEEN HAD IN ROUND 2 JESUS!
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
Maybe the Hawks make a trade??
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
Go Braves
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:54 pm
at least we were excited when Danny Ferry got hired. Free Agency is Sunday we got time guys.
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:54 pm
Well no more surprises now apparently Wroten is being taken by Memphis Grizzles.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:54 pm
NBADraft.net:
Jenkins falls into the category of shooting specialist who lags behind in the athleticism department … Jenkins is not a particularly quick, fast or explosive player at all … He struggles off the dribble to create much offense for himself because he simply doesn’t have the quickness to be more than a sporadic slasher to the rim … Doesn’t have many moves when handling the ball, and only does handle the ball when a jumper is simply out of the question … Off the dribble, especially when going left, Jenkins is almost exclusively looking for a mid-range pull-up … Teams will likely guard him very tight and look to make him a slasher until he shows more versatility putting the ball on the floor … Should look to develop a floater, especially with his touch, to give him a high percentage shot for when he goes amongst the trees to finish … Doesn’t pass the ball much … Will likely struggle on the defensive end, where his lack of quickness will probably be evident even with his solid fundamentals … Wont get many steals, and will need to be masked by other good team defenders to be most effective … Does not play above the rim … Not going to be as much of a factor in a up-tempo scheme as he is in a structured offense that can have sets to get him shots …
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:54 pm
That sounds like a Larry Drew pick.
Jay Dubu
June 28th, 2012
9:54 pm
So Captain Kirk will be moving on to another team for next season.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
9:55 pm
I don’t get the Hawks…
Hinrich’s contract was expiring this season, was it not? We sat here waiting at the trade deadline to see him get moved, and they keep him around.
Now they come back and draft his replacement?
Would it not have made sense to at least dish Hinrich when you had the opportunity?
Freakin’ bums man.
Cedric
June 28th, 2012
9:55 pm
really would have a like a big if one would have been available.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
9:55 pm
NEXT RAY ALLEN (SHOOTING) STEAL!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWmM4fD7P9g
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:55 pm
Man, still cant believe the Hawks passed on PJ3
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
9:55 pm
Guys, there’s a reason why all of these GMs are walking away from PJ3 and Moultrie, we just don;t yet know it. Someone’s urine test may have not come back clean. But these guys are toxic right now.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
I would have like Wroten over Jenkins.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
The last time an ATL team took a guy named Jenkins in the first round, well…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP5SuxlHTZI
falCans
June 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
team fulla jumpshooters??? umm no… we have no shooters just guys that like to shooy. We dont need a forward unless we are sure to get rid of Marvin williams…. decent pick
Ray
June 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
Perry Jones and Miss. St Kid in Free Fall don’t know where they will end up, and someone got into the first round that was suppose to be a second round pick.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
Dude has no handle, doesnt defend, not a good passer, not a rebounder, cant create his own shot. I would have taken Cunninham over this dude. PJ, Moultrie, Cunningham, and Miller all on the board and we take a guy who does nothing but shoot.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
FIRE LARRY DREW
the hawks is the word
June 28th, 2012
9:57 pm
I swear the hawks are idoits perry jones or that dude from miss. state. GOD I swear a center, a freaking center and we still don’t get it now nobody can’t replace josh if he leaves and ivan gonna have to play undersize again. AND, don’t get me started on collins please
Rob
June 28th, 2012
9:57 pm
@Buddy. That write-up is pretty damn depressing lol. Thanks for the info
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:57 pm
We just drafted Salim Stoudemire, except for we did it in the first round this time.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:57 pm
Astro,
Then if PJ3 and Moultrie turn out to be good players, then the rest of the GMs including ours will look like sh!t…
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
9:58 pm
I would have taken Wroten over this dude. I was never impressed with him when watching Vandy. Hell I would have taken Taylor over this dude.
Rev in Tampa
June 28th, 2012
9:58 pm
Ferry fizzles
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
9:58 pm
This is a Larry Drew IDIOT pick.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
9:58 pm
It was hard to f up this pick. I mean, it took effort. Sund, Pendergraft, Ferry, Gearon… I mean, we’re talking a real brain trust here to come up with a genius pick like this in the deepest draft in years. Rotation players were available and they took a second round player.
I don’t think I can care about this team anymore. If that’s the best Ferry could do, I just lost all confidence in him.
FIRE DANNY FERRY
June 28th, 2012
9:58 pm
Time to usher out the Danny Ferry era.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
The streak will continue….Wow…
28-47 against the winners in two years means they will go 14-23[avg] this coming season..
28+14=42 wins 47+23=70 losses
42-70 over three years against the winners, means I will save my money…..
The Hawks do it again. This is their tradition not to draft the best available talent! Drafting for fit!
Wow..Same ole chit……………………..
I would ignore the Hawks too if I were ESPN! LMAO!
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
A jump shooter that does get to the rim is the last thing we needed in the draft. WTF is this organization thinking? Clearly the Spirit Group isn’t committed to winning a championship.
This has Larry Drew written all over it. He is trying to bring Pape Sy back from the dead now he want to turn a no name second rounder into a star. If he wanted a shooter at least get Doron Lamb.
If you are reading this blog Danny Ferry you need to Fire LD as soon as possible. This dude is out of touch.
Cedric
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
It has got to change sometime.
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
I’m going to look at this from a positive. Hopefully now it will be Jenkins in the corner spotting up for Josh’s kick out instead of Marvin, right Rod?
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
MC,
Please informed the Ferry and the rest of the Hawks war room staffs that their fans are highly disappointed that they passed on Perry Jones and Moultrie….
ayt
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
never heard of the guy maybe he can actually get me to remember his name. But whatever at 23 after the two centers went it doesnt matter who they draft.
Spud
June 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
I hope the Hawks are making a trade for this pick.
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
JUST DAM
LD is the dumbest head coach in America.
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
THERE GOES THE GEM
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
If the Hawks were going to go with a “safe” pick, though, I would have taken Draymond Green.
Rev in Tampa
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
Atlanta Spirit Group@FakeASG
Now everyone knows our player personnel strategy: stockpile players whose names start with J. #Hawks #NBADraft
MattP
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
I saw this coming, they said they really liked Jenkins when he worked out.
durrtydogg
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
Hawks suck!
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
TRADE FOR WROTEN
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:01 pm
Jamal Crawford was a pure shooter but no one was complaining when we picked him up as a free agent.Too many ppl that do not know what they are talking about on blogs. There is a reason you all are at home and not in New York Tonight
Most of you just wanna talk smack instead of evaluate talent.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
10:01 pm
after considering i think the hawks made a good choice. if you have someone that is a flat out shooter you are a valuable asset. john jenkins is underrated for his athleticism and is just a heady player. he isnt a selfish shooter he will knock down shots at 3 routinely and wont need to force it.
we got #43 and ive said it before but if miles plumlee darius miller tyshaun taylor or kostas papanikolaou are available, we need to take one of them.
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
Perry Jones? The hawks already have a forward that thinks hes kobe bryant. They dont need another one. Please. Jenkins will take the spot of Willie Green on our bench. Best stroke in this draft hands down.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
One reason I rated Jenkins so low is he had a bad Rebound Rate for a wing player. But dude will make 3s.
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So basically he’s Jamal Crawford without the ability to drive inside and draw fouls.
Stan
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
The hawks still suck John Jenkins when could have gotten perry jones
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
Hey Jenkins probably did not miss a shot in the workouts? Sound familiar? Wow…
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
YOU GUYS ARE THE WORST FANS ON THE PLANET!!!
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF POSITIVITY?!?!?!
I DEDICATE THIS TO YOU GUYS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAV0XrbEwNc
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
“I would have like Wroten over Jenkins.”
Me too. As much ish as I have talked about Wroten, at least he has NBA level athleticism. Maybe his jumper can be fixed. Maybe he can improve his handle and cut down on his turnovers. Wroten could be a marginal NBA player for the next 15 years. Jenkins will NEVER be an NBA-level athlete.
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
This is just a mindbogglingly bad pick. You have PJ3 and Wroten, Jr., two guys with tremendous upside, available, and you pick someone who projects as a 6th man, at best. What do you have to lose with the 23rd pick? Swing for the fences. Don’t try to lay down a sacrifice bunt.
Maybe Jenkins will turn into the next Jeff Hornacek. Maybe PJ3 and Wroten never amount to anything. But, man, this looks bad.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:02 pm
I am soooo mad right now. I wouldn’t have minded if we took an actual first round player.
INSTEAD WE GET A SECOND ROUND PICK AND PAY FIRST ROUND PRICE.
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
Maybe the guy will work out, gotta take a wait and see approach, ain’t going roast the pick
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
Another JJ eh?
Sounds promising.
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
I was getting my hopes up for Draymond Green, but I can live with Jenkins. Always a spot for guys who can shoot. Now, Jenkins just has to shoot well in a Hawks uniform.
No surprise that there are d-bags on here already wanting Ferry out.
Spud
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
I hope the Heat gets PJ3 or Moultrie. The Hawks have got to have the worst talent scouts in the league.
rainman34
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
This means the starting five will stay the same but he replaces kirk. This dude can shoot the lights out and with to very good kick out post guys in josh and al it could work out great but man how do you pass on jones. What if okc gets him!!!!
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
PS for the record, I wanted Festus Ezeli, the player who physically dominated Kentucky’s front court in the SEC championship game. I bet he goes to the Heat. Plumlee to the Pacers.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
YOU GUYS ARE THE WORST FANS ON THE PLANET!!!
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF POSITIVITY?!?!?!
I DEDICATE THIS TO YOU GUYS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAV0XrbEwNc
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
Wroten is overrated
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
Our 1st round picks Twitter ID. Send him some love, he didn’t select himself.
@JohnnyCashVU23
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
Even the old man gets buckets[pepsi commercial]!
PJ3? How could we pass on him?
tjhook
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
I like this pick for the following reasons:
Danny Ferry has committed to the core and said the team is good enough to contend NOW. I agree.
Jenkins knows what a good shot looks like SO that means Josh Smith won’t be lurking around the perimeter trying to get a shot because Joe, Jeff and John Jenkins will be there.
Finally, it looks like there may be a vacancy at power forward unless Marvin is bench bound. By the way, I want the Hawks to get a penetrating three or combo forward (Al Thornton maybe)
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
Brian, you must be the ignorant one. The Hawks didn’t sign Crawford they traded scraps for him. Vladimir is a better shooter than Jenkins and cheaper. So your point is minimal in terms of building a GOOD team.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
Jenkins can flat out shoot, but we took him probably ten picks too soon.
Hawks saw Jenkins and Lamb twice and obviously thought Jenkins was the better shooter.
tjhook
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
I meant small forward
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
This has to be and LD pick no way did Danny do this, i told you guys this clown has no clue as a coach.
Jeffery Taylor the best wing defender left on the board and you just drafted another Daequan Cook, I BE DAM.
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
“he replaces kirk…”
He replaces Kirk?
HE REPLACES KIRK??????
JENKINS CANT GUARD ANNNNNYYYYYBOOOODDDYYYY
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
I can hear LD now after one of our losses next season. “Just because you are open does not mean you have to shoot it”.
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
GTBob is a old bitter man, UGA insider wishes he was as close as he says he is, The dude Dawgin Lex or whatever his name is is like Lex Luger, Dead. Tide Roll is obviously lonely thats why he stalks UGA blogs, should I go on?
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
@Luke Cage
Explain how Wroten is overrated?
He was asked to play a different role at Washington than his true skill set. That’’s why his assist/TO isn’t too great.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
Sekou Smith @SekouSmithNBA
Hawks coach Larry Drew on John Jenkins: “You can never have enough shooters.” … or bigs, shot blockers, rebounders, etc.
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Dan Reeves 13 years ago on Reggie Kelly: “You can never have enough tight ends.”
Marcus
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
where is that smilie with the wrinkled mouth thingie to express …. wonderment/confusion/disillusionment?
*sigh* Well, we have pick 43 and FA to look forward to …
tjhook
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
I do hope Danny Ferry does explain why the team didn’t trade down. It seems we could have waited later.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
This is on Danny Ferry. He has a 6-year contract. LD has a one year contract. This pick was about the future of this organization. We just found out that the future of this organization is a lot like the present.
jeppz23
June 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
Calm down, people..there will still be a big available at the #43 pick. Plus we need somebody that can take the scoring pressure off JJ..jenkins fills that.
THE DUDE CAN SCORE.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:06 pm
Like I said a few weeks ago, I don’t know these guys because I don’t watch much college ball. Do we need a deadeye shooter on the squad? Yes. So we filled a needed skill. Tall isn’t a skill.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:06 pm
Well the Pacers just made a bigger wtf pick. Teague, Miller, PJ, Moultrie, Wroten all on the board and they take Jenkins. smdh I hope the Hawks are trading back up in the first round.
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:06 pm
The Hawks dont have enough leadership or good enough coaching to draft players like PJ3.
Rev in Tampa
June 28th, 2012
10:06 pm
I bet Heat take Teague
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
Yeah, how’s that new Hawks GM Danny Ferry lookin’ right [about] now – not too good, huh? That idiot (Ferry) doesn’t know how to assemble a team. Look at his track record with the Cavs. Over 90% of the credit should go LBJ for those (winning) Cavs teams during the ’00’s (2,000’s). Another freakin’ jump shooter. (SMH)
I should’ve known. After all, John Jenkins’ first and last name does start with the letter “J.”
Now the Hawks have or recently had Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Joel Horford, Kirk James Hinrich, John Jenkins, Jamal Crawford, Jordan Crawford, Josh Childress, Jason Collier, Jeremy Richardson, Jon Barry, Joe Smith, Josh Powell, etc.
Please feel free to add to the “J” list. (smh)
“J” as in jump shot. (SMH)
Matt305
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
This is like getting socks and underware for your birthday
GT Alum
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
Wonder if they’re thinking they’ll get Festus in the 2nd.
Marcus
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
LOL @ Najeh …
We should have read the tea leaves when LD’s quotes after Jenkins 1st workout …
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
PJ3 has a leg injury, you all have no clue
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
NOTHING LIKE JENKINS STANS THAT ARE BORN ON THIS DATE, UGH.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:07 pm
Jenkins hit 43% of his 3’s while taking 8.7 per game. He is considered an elite shooter. He hit 54% of his 2 pt attempts, and shot 83% from the line.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
Trade!
jeppz23
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
What bigs will be available when we pick 43?
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
Here is the Jenkins highlight film. The music sucks, but looks like the kid can shoot the ball.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9ftSBtSLP0
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
High-Sider,
Are you running away from answering the question? You gave me a link, and said look at your comment after my 10:21 post. Your next post was to O’Brien responding to JC1 info, and NOT anything to do with Danny Ferry. The OTHER post you point me to does not exist. You said it was at 12:01 am on 6/28/12, but there’s no post there.
So I ask again about this quote:
“GM Ferry will move a good player with some attitude issues like Josh Smith but will look to keep an overrated, mediocre player like Kirk Hinrich.” – High-Sider
What are you basing this accusation on?
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
(Not a Hawks trade.)
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
We don’t have ANY shooters.
what the ?
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
Unbelievable. If we would have moved up one measly spot, we could have taken Melo, shipped Josh out and moved Al to his natural PF position.
The more things change, the more they stay the same…
Rob
June 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
I agree Astron Joe, Tall is not a skill. We just have to take a wait and see approach. The Hawks are not done yet, but I hope lil Teague doesnt go to Miami, but he wont cuz they got Norris Cole
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Larry: shoot the jumper. Shoot it!
42-70 Larry Greyhound is ready for your azz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Cant expect to sign an executive a week before the draft and expect him to work a miracle. Cmon ppl. He aint Jesus. Heres to hoping he trades smith.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
what is the point of even staying up to watch the 43rd pick…
by the time that comes around, asg will either have 3 million in their pockets, the dude will be in europe for the rest of his life, or he’ll be cut (ie – Benson)…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Moultrie is not going to the Heat. Trade.
Spud
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Can you say dynasty!!!
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Moultrie is a good pick by the Heat
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Davenpoop is S**t just like his name says
Ra'mon
June 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Guys, I’m finished ranting. I’m going to give Jenkins a chance, because he can open down shots, and this will stop teams from doubling JJ and Josh so often when they dribble. I just hope he is a better defender than Bibby. That is the question.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:10 pm
Where is he going?
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:10 pm
12 Years and counting with no true center on this team, another year for Collins and Dampier at backup center. SMH
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
tjhook
June 28th, 2012
10:10 pm
just watched the video of Arnett Moultrie from Miss. St. . . maybe we should have considered him. He looks like a player
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
WHY DID WE DRAFT ANOTHER KYLE KORVER?!
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
chadfordinsider has the details about the Moultrie trade.
Woj has the details on OKC’s pick. The rich potentially get richer.
leon
June 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
It is amazing that alot of guys on this board are never satisfied. Who are you guys Chez Micheals Michaels?
jeppz23
June 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
This jenkins pick will pan out over the long run, yall will see.
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
“he replaces kirk…”
He replaces Kirk?
HE REPLACES KIRK??????
JENKINS CANT GUARD ANNNNNYYYYYBOOOODDDYYYY
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Neither can Kirk [Hinrich]. Please spare me of Hinrich’s Game 3 fluke defensive effort vs. Rajon Rondo against the Celtics in the 2012 playoffs.
FreshmakerGT
June 28th, 2012
10:12 pm
You guys crack me up. That was a fantastic pick. If Melo was there we would’ve taken him but he went the pick before. This kid’ll be a good replacement for Kirk. No use reaching for any of the “bigs” left, so we’ll grab one with 43.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:12 pm
Funny, “can’t have too many shooters”. Who does LD think that is on the team that is a Jenkins like shooter? osh Smith???????
Luke Cage
June 28th, 2012
10:12 pm
I’m rooting for JJ2, the rest of you guys, just keep doing what you always do best, complain!
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
10:12 pm
Brian, finally someone on this blog agrees, Najeh can kick some HUGE rocks and fall down a flight of stairs. A shoein for worst blogger of the year.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
najeh Dan Reeves got us to the superbowl in 1999 and went 14-2
pj3 to okc = too much length would be a good fit
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
Melvin, maybe PJ3 wore flip-flops to a workout.
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
I forgot about Jason Collins; his (first) name starts with a “J.” (SMH)
rob
June 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
where is Moultrie gonig?
GT Alum
June 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
So, Heat just took Moultrie, and PJ3 is still out there. Like Astro Joe said, there’s got to be issues there we don’t know the full extent of.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
42-70? At least we look good shooting the ball right Larry? Wow
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:14 pm
Yall actin like we picked Pape Sy. This isnt a horrible pic. Just not what the Hawks needed.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:14 pm
Will Chicago take Teague with Rose hurt?
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
10:14 pm
If you want to see the difference between the Thunder and the Hawks, just observe this draft.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
10:14 pm
we traded another SG (jordan crawford) + draft pick for SG Kirk Hinrich…
Kirk Hinrich played out his contract…
And now we go shopping for his replacement?
No long-term thought behind these moves, so it’s hard for me to believe this one will ‘pan out in the long run’…
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
10:14 pm
Sign Roy Hibbert
1.Teague
2.Jenkins
3.Smith
4.Horford
5.Hibbert
Bench
Johnson
Zaza
Ivan.Johnson
PG Free agent
Williams
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:14 pm
I think I missed the Pacers taking Plumlee. Apparently they are not going to let the Timberwolves steal the white guy crown from them.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
“can’t have too many shooters”.
That’s why LARRY DREW let’s Josh Smith shoot so many jumpers… WOW
BigTimeTECHFan
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
great pick I like it.
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
When it comes to Hawks players, it’s all about the “J”’s, all about the “J”’s. (SMH)
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
OKC took PERRY! Wow
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
lol I’ll trust OKC’s GM >>>>>>>>>>>>> every other GM in the league…
Spud
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
OKC my new team.
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
Davinpoop there is a reason your sitting at home right now alone. Your bitter and you have no team to follow. If you did you would be on their website
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
There is a reason PJ3 is still on the board. Poor work ethic, takes too many jumpers when he could use his superb athleticism to get to the rim (golly gee ever heard that one before????) bad coaching in college. Needs to get on a team with a veteran big that is a good leader.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:16 pm
OKC with a steal. Thats how you draft
rob
June 28th, 2012
10:16 pm
OKC getting even more interesting.
falCans
June 28th, 2012
10:16 pm
we dont need a forward lol we have 3 starting forwards!! We def needed a real shooter tho
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:16 pm
funny how Perry was invited but Rivers was not to the draft
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
A steal for OKC is on the money!
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
got picked as i posted that but theory still applys
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
Well, PJ3 won’t get to play much at SF with the Thunder.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
Im so Glad PJ3 is going to OKC b/c I like them as well…. Whew, glad he didnt go to the Heat.
Marcus
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
Hindsight/read the tea leaves:
Prospect Preview: John Jenkins
http://blogs.ajc.com/hawks/2012/06/20/atlanta-hawks-prospect-focus-vanderbilts-john-jenkins/
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
Looks like Q Miller has really dropped. Hawks find a way to get this guy.
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
10:17 pm
plumlee backing up hibbert especially with hansbrough is going to be a great frontcourt rotation.
wow pj3 highlight looked great, i hope his knee is ok and okc just keeps making the right picks it seems
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
10:18 pm
@Sautee
Quit askin’ me that dumb a-s question. If you can’t find the posts, then that’s on you. Hell, I’m looking right at it.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:18 pm
Astro,
Do you think Presti and Riley don’t know what they are doing?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:18 pm
Lamb might be there in the second and I think he is a better player than Jenkins.
Rod from College Park
June 28th, 2012
10:18 pm
Marvin can shoot, Pargo can shoot, Willie Green can shoot. Horrible pick. Oklahoma City and Miami draft front court players, we draft a shooter. SMH
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
10:18 pm
Was I the only one who saw Zaza sitting in the stands when Perry Jones III was picked?
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:19 pm
PJ3 may go on that Anthony Randolph plan… won’t see him for another 3-4 years.
John
June 28th, 2012
10:19 pm
Im happy with Jenkins, now lets just hope Festus Ezeli drops to us at 43 (though I highly doubt it)
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
10:19 pm
We needed a shooter? What was Kirk Hinrich supposed to be?
We traded another gaurd we drafted a couple years ago + another 1st rounder to snag Hinrich…
We end up sitting on his deal at the trade deadline…
And now they’re just letting the dude walk?
it’s not just the pick, it’s the way the hawks organization operates. No long-term planning, short-sighted decisions, poor asset-management.
CP
June 28th, 2012
10:19 pm
@the real CP. You are clearly the main Cp on the AJC blogs. I used to use stoopid made up names and decided just use cp. So I’m not trying to be you. (I’ve had it since ‘63 though, You?)
So long Willie Green, we hardly knew ya…
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
10:19 pm
Rod, decent chance all three of those guys (Marvin, Pargo, Willie) are not on the team next season.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:20 pm
Hawks are probably the shortest team in the league and they pick an undersize SG that can’t create his own shot. Just Brilliant.
Danny Ferry, he worked in the Spurs organization
June 28th, 2012
10:20 pm
Hooray! Just what this team needs, another jump shooter!
Fab Melo was the stead of the draft one spot above where we picked and we couldn’t be bothered to move up to get him. Not only is he a steal but he would have allowed us to easily get rid of JSmoove.
But oh well, Ferry was probably busy tonight talking to Levenson about hiring a new nutritionist.
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
10:20 pm
High-Sider,
I’ll try yet again:
Are you running away from answering the question? You gave me a link, and said look at your comment after my 10:21 post. Your next post was to O’Brien responding to JC1 info, and NOT anything to do with Danny Ferry. The OTHER post you point me to does not exist. You said it was at 12:01 am on 6/28/12, but there’s no post there.
So I ask again about this quote:
“GM Ferry will move a good player with some attitude issues like Josh Smith but will look to keep an overrated, mediocre player like Kirk Hinrich.” – High-Sider
What are you basing this accusation on?
joey1
June 28th, 2012
10:20 pm
i think j. jenkins was a great pick..he is a deadly shooter…which the hawks dont have any ..may j.johnson,, we can probaly draft ezeli in the 2nd
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:20 pm
Pargo and green are FA and Marvin didnt start consistently shooting till last season, Draft Jenkins = not needing to resign one or both of those dudes.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:20 pm
I just think Jenkins was chosen too high. Lamb is a better overall player and he is still on the board. He shoots as well as Jenkins and is a better ball handler. If you want a shooter that bad just trade down and pick up another second rounder.
tls
June 28th, 2012
10:21 pm
Would’ve taken Moultrie. Maybe Ezili will be there at 43. We need a big. Anyone lese notice that ESPN went to commercial break and then a 2 minute discussion of general draft strategy while Hawks were on the clock, and sepnt about 15 seconds actually talking aboutthe Hawks? Team gets no respect.
Rod from College Park
June 28th, 2012
10:21 pm
You can get a shooter for 1 mill per year. You could have drafted a starter, but you drafted a bench player.
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:21 pm
If you all watched sportscenter you would know that PJ3 fell for the same reason Sullinger fell
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
If festus is there in the second then the hawks will have played this draft perfectly.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
Melvin, I think Riley and Presti have more time to wait for a player to develop, don’t you? I doubt either of those guys will get much PT next season. Moultrie won;t play over haslem or Anthony. And heaven knows, PJ3 won’t crack Durant, Harden or Thabo.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
Looks like Marquis Teague is Rose’s replacement for next year.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
Teague to the Bulls, I like that…
PMC
June 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
well cool Jenkins is a good shooter right?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
Nah I use this name because I couldnt post as cp anymore for some reason. I like Teague for the Bulls. Hawks find a way to get Q Miller
MattP
June 28th, 2012
10:23 pm
I think Marquis will play better then Jeff next season. lol
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
10:23 pm
The Hawks pass on Perry Jones III when he fell straight in their laps for an undersized, unathletic SG who plays no defense and has no upside.
OKC…a great organization and ran extremely well recognizes the opportunity and jumps on it by selecting PERRY JONES III.
I’m converting to OKC…..I just cannot take the ineptitude of this organization anymore.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:23 pm
Lamb is available in the second and will be better value than Jenkins.
rob
June 28th, 2012
10:23 pm
PJIII has knee concerns, and thats why he fell so far down.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:23 pm
Hey Danny you got your work cut out for you Sir…
42-70
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:24 pm
We just need to maneuver and draft Jeff Taylor and Festus Ezeli now.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:24 pm
I’m not sure that Moultrie is as good as Varnado from a few years ago (obviously taller)… and the Heat haven’t found room in Miami for Varnado.
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
10:25 pm
“@Sautee
“Quit askin’ me that dumb a-s question. If you can’t find the posts, then that’s on you. Hell, I’m looking right at it.” – High-Sider
Fine, copy and paste. And why is that a dumb a_s question? You are making a specious accusation. You should be able to back it up with a logical reason.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:25 pm
The Chicago Bulls just sent a thank you note to the Hawks.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:25 pm
Astro,
Those guys could play multiple positions (4/5) and PJ3 can play some 5 when he get his weight up. You better hope Jenkins can learn how to dribble. Just imagine Jenkins, Marvin and Josh running the break, Folks better be aware in the front rows of a lose ball.
CSP
June 28th, 2012
10:25 pm
Does’nt Perry have a bit of an attitude problem. Yeah he’d cure it on this Hawks team…um maybe not.
rob
June 28th, 2012
10:25 pm
OKC doesnt have anything to lose. If Perry Jones III is a bust or his knee causes him to have surgery, he wasnt going to get playin time anyway. If he develops and is a stud, it just adds to their core. The Hawks stressed long term building in Danny Ferry’s uncut interview. Im going to take their word on it for the time being and reserve judgement as best as possible.
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
Perry Jones is essentially Josh Smith mentally. Thats why he fell. Not a steal, no body wants a player with Josh Smiths brain
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
Hey Danny Ferry, the honeymoon is over.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
“The Chicago Bulls just sent a thank you note to the Hawks.”
You would have taken Teague?
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
You Hawks season ticket holders got robbed again…Wow…
42-70
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
does anyone know if cj watson or john lucas 3 are unrestricted? mteague is not better than either right now even with drose hurt for a while.
GSW with barnes earlier should get that vandy C
heat make a good move. always good to have future firsts to help you get what you want
Spud
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
Golden State will select Ezeli
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
Heat trading Moultrie to the Sixers…
Why not us??
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:26 pm
Didn’t Philly draft a Moultrie-type earlier tonight.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:27 pm
With how tonight has gone we will probably miss out on Miller too.
Rogie
June 28th, 2012
10:27 pm
Jenkins is one the best pure technique shooters out there. He’s also got a great work ethic and is a great team player — a real character guy. He doesn’t do well creating his own shot and needs to work on his defense but give him a step and he’s deadly. With salary cap issues looming, guys like Heinrich aren’t going to be around for the long term and Jenkins is an upgrade to Pargo.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:27 pm
Move up and get Jeff Taylor. Mavis don’t want both of those picks.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
10:27 pm
Fire DANNY FERRY
K-man
June 28th, 2012
10:27 pm
You idiots bitchin about the Hawks 1st round pick miss the point that EVERY pro team needs outside shooting! Danny Ferry got the BEST shooter in this draft. You can’t tell me the Hawks don’t need shooting, because if you do, you clearly don’t know basketball.
Mike Huguenin’s (Yahoo) Analysis: You never can have enough perimeter shooters, and Jenkins is the best pure shooter in this draft. His shooting stroke should be filmed and shown to every young player in the nation. He has great range and is money from the line. His defense and ball-handling are concerns, but, man, he can shoot.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:28 pm
Ezeli, Fournier and Teague were my guys in this draft. I just had my wife make me two martinis. Trying to drink this one off.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:28 pm
Festus is gone!
The Gangster is getting crucified up there tonight! LMAO!!!!!! Hmmmmmmm
Rod from College Park
June 28th, 2012
10:28 pm
We just drafted Salim Stoudemire again.
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:28 pm
Dam there go Hawks back up center, SMH
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:29 pm
“You would have taken Teague?”
We had this conversation already. Yes.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:29 pm
Generally these players who slip out of the first round tend to go in the first half of the second round. The Hawks have the 13th pick in the 2nd round. I kinda doubt that is early enough to get a slider.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:29 pm
Melvin, PJ3 wants to play Sf… now you have him playing C?
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:29 pm
“We just drafted Salim Stoudemire again.”
I don’t think Jenkins is anywhere near being in Salim Stoudamire’s league.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:30 pm
I will be happy if Draymond Green somehow slides that far, but I am not holding my breath.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:30 pm
Astro,
PJ3 will play alot of mins alongside Durant…
Big Ray
June 28th, 2012
10:31 pm
Sautee ,
Logic and “that one” will never mix. Just sayin’….
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:31 pm
Hey doc, sorry man.
42-70
beone
June 28th, 2012
10:31 pm
Jenkins is a Matt Bonner type shooter at San Antonio although different position. He is not stupid or obstinate and will understand his role (see Josh Smith). Ferry will put together a TEAM, not a bunch of arrogant playground athletes trying to one up each other every other play. Jenkins may not work out but his attitude and skill is exactly what the Hawks team needs.
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:31 pm
K – M – Stop smoking cigarettes.
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:32 pm
Peeps please tell me who is still on the board worth drafting.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:32 pm
Astro,
PJ3 didn’t even play SF in college. He was trying to sell himself as a SF/PF to boost his draft position.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:32 pm
Michael Cunningham @ajchawks
Larry Drew: “We have guys who can command dbl tms and break people down. Who better to pass to than a knock-down shooter?” #Hawks
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Translation: they are keeping the core together for at least another year.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
10:33 pm
Perry Jones is a top 10 talent. Regardless of how you feel about him….TALENT wins championships. Stockpile talent and worry about the rest later.
Ferry has no excuse choosing John Jenkins over Perry Jones III ESPECIALLY with the prospect of losing Josh Smith via trade or free agency and having Marvin Williams eat up SF minutes with minimal production.
This draft was disastrous. John Jenkins is not even going to play because Joe Johnson still averages a high amount of minutes and he should because we are paying that fool $21 mill
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:33 pm
Specifically, the one guy who draws double teams and kicks out to open shooters better than anyone else on the team — Josh.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:33 pm
“Jenkins may not work out but his attitude and skill is exactly what the Hawks team needs.”
Translated:
“Jenkins may be a complete bust and lack NBA athleticism, but he’s a swell guy.”
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
10:34 pm
Najeh, please hold that breath cuz it stinks.
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:35 pm
Dam there go Hawks replacement at SF, SMH
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
10:35 pm
i think josh and al and joe and ivan would keep pj3 honest but i think it was more a concern of his knee than his attitude, i do like knowing we got the best shooter in the draft.
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
10:35 pm
So any chance that D Green will still be available for us and we pass on him?
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:36 pm
OKC saw Perry Jones as an athletic big to run in transition off the bench. Not a starter.
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
10:37 pm
Serge Ibaka
Perry Jones III
Kevin Durant
James Harden
Russell Westbrook
All those guys are 23 or under. That’s how you put a team together, folks. Wow.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
10:37 pm
When you draft guys that fit instead of the best talent available you end like the Hawks…Streaking..
LOL @ ESPN totally ignoring the Hawks…Wow…
42-70
44 and counting
2012+44=2056
Danny Ferry, I worked in the Spurs organization...but not as the GM
June 28th, 2012
10:37 pm
We need to be focusing on our sports medicine right now, not the draft. The draft comes along once year. Our sports medicine department is here all the time.
beone
June 28th, 2012
10:38 pm
Buddy, Guess I can’t say the same thing about you.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:39 pm
LD talks about the draft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4op8mVuGeNE&feature=youtu.be
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:40 pm
Mavs are about to pick Bernard James from FSU. That guy looked pretty good when I saw him play this year.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
10:40 pm
WE have Joe Johnson who is an elite shooter already and making 89 million…..don’t need another SG who can’t create his own shot and is undersized.
There’s really no case you can mkae that is John Jenkins > Perry Jones III. It’s foolish drafting and we’ve seen this story over and over. The Hawks routinely whiff in the draft and this is another notch in the belt.
John Jenkins was a 2nd round projection in nearly every mock draft.
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
10:40 pm
Michael Cunningham @ajchawks
Larry Drew: “We have guys who can command dbl tms and break people down. Who better to pass to than a knock-down shooter?” #Hawks
A guys that cuts to the basket and makes a layup or dunk
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:40 pm
I wasn’t big on Jeff Taylor but I would have pissed myself in joy if the Hawks had picked him.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:40 pm
Najeh,
LD statement sounds good in theory but the Hawks shoot way too many jump shots now b/c they get a better shot b/c they dont have a lot of guys who can create their own shots….
High-sider
June 28th, 2012
10:40 pm
Brian
June 28th, 2012
10:01 pm
Jamal Crawford was a pure shooter but no one was complaining when we picked him up as a free agent.Too many ppl that do not know what they are talking about on blogs. There is a reason you all are at home and not in New York Tonight
Most of you just wanna talk smack instead of evaluate talent.
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Yeah and Jamal Crawford was also pure scorer who had already been in the NBA nine years before coming to the Hawks and had also scored 50+ points in game for three different NBA teams (CHI, NYK and GSW). Jamal Crawford had an NBA “track record” with respect to scoring and shooting while Jenkins is an unproven “talent” at the NBA level.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:41 pm
Q Miller is still available Buddy but with the Hawks luck he will be picked before they choose.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:41 pm
At least Moultrie led a very good college conference in rebounding… a defined skill set we need.
Here’s the thing about the Spurs, everyone of their wings are above average shooters. So if Ferry uses that model, I wouldn’t expect him to draft an athletic wing who can’t shoot (which is why I thought Jeff Taylor had a shot to be drafted).
This Bernard James has a GREAt story, good for him!
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
10:42 pm
idk whoever asked earlier but bernard james is the last guy in the green room
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:42 pm
Draymond Green, Doron Lamb, Drew Gordon, Kyle O’Quinn, Jae Crowder, Darius Miller, Tyshon Taylor, Scott Machado, and Mike Scott (LD favorite) all would be good picks.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:42 pm
Lamb is better than Jenkins and is still on the board. Dont like this Jenkins pick at all.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:42 pm
Najeh why does Shamrock ride your nuts so hard?
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:42 pm
I think Shamrock wants to have your babies.
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
10:43 pm
Najeh,
JJ gets double teamed at times too. Unfortunately, he takes too long to pass.
LD’s comments on JJ2 from MC’s blog after his workout.
“He came here and he shot the hell out of it,” Drew said. “He has an NBA skill. He’s a guy that, watching him play and the way teams play him, it’s kind of that J.J. Redick feel. If he’s on the court, you better be with him at all times. It would be great to have a guy like that.”.
Ferry is giving LD what he says he wants, so no excuses this season Larry.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:43 pm
Thanks Just Joe.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:44 pm
Draymond Green will not fall to the Hawks, unfortunately.
Dalton
June 28th, 2012
10:44 pm
Some of you guys just crack me up with all this negative bull. Do you actually follow college basketball? John Jenkins is the best shooter in the draft, and no other player even comes close. What do you want at pick #23? Another “athletic swing forward” that really can’t shoot with consistency or guard anyone with size down low? (Marvin) Jenkins can flat out fill it up. Smile, and give ‘em a chance. And for those that are declaring “that’s it…i’m done” ..great! Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Jeez…
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:44 pm
I will make a case for John Jenkins. A guy who will know his role from day 1. Not only a guy that will know his role, but accept his role and embrace it. Jones would have been another conflicting attitude in a locker room with no leadership.
Danny Ferry, I worked in the Spurs organization...but not as the GM
June 28th, 2012
10:45 pm
Everyone knows how awesome we were when we had another deadly shooter named Jamal Crawford, right? Why not try that formula again?
There was no way I was going to sacrifice the long term future of this franchise to move up one spot to take Fab Melo, just so that we could ship Josh out and get some quality draft picks in return…oh wait…crap.
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
10:45 pm
Rogie, I agree with everything you wrote. Will fall on deaf ears on this blog, though. Hawks could have drafted Michael Jordan circa ‘91 and many on here would have ripped the pick.
morehouse man
June 28th, 2012
10:45 pm
jenkins is a better shooter than joe and he is a team player.no more iso joe sure sounds good to me. joe can not play small forward with an average of three rebounds a game.
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
10:46 pm
From MC’s blog;
Jenkins will have to prove he can do enough other things well enough to help offensively once defenders crowd his jump shot–presumably John Hollinger’s draft rater doesn’t like Jenkins (Insider) because of concerns about his ability to do so. His assist rate ranks last among DraftExpress.com’s top shooting guard prospects and his free-throw rate wasn’t much better.
The more pressing questions regarding Jenkins are his potential as a defender because he’s not particularly quick or athletic..
Dalton
June 28th, 2012
10:46 pm
No. Lamb is not better than Jenkins. Not even close.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:46 pm
They just showed Marvin hitting a half court shot. That begins and concludes their Hawks coverage for the night.
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
10:47 pm
“Rogie, I agree with everything you wrote. Will fall on deaf ears on this blog, though. Hawks could have drafted Michael Jordan circa ‘91 and many on here would have ripped the pick.”
The Hawks have been comically bad in the draft historically. The cynicism from fans is justified and rational.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:47 pm
I’d be OK with Lamb and Jenkins out of this draft. They pretty much replace Pargo and Green with more height and skill.
kent
June 28th, 2012
10:47 pm
this pick wont bring excitment
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:47 pm
I would not have passed up a guy with Perry Jones skill and potential. I would’ve rather had been wrong about him and missed on the pick than to pass him over.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:48 pm
“There’s really no case you can make that is John Jenkins > Perry Jones III.”
You could say that about approximately 20 players that were available when the Hawks picked.
Here’s what happened. Ferry’s first year at Cleveland they had no first round pick. By the time Ferry took Shannon Brown with the 25th pick, he had his own people in place and a mandate to win a championship. This time, Ferry walks into the situation a couple of days before the draft and the support staff is Sund, LD, Pendergraph, all people who have been here and have only Teague to show for all their drafts. Ferry goes with the consensus in the room. I’m not trying to shift blame off Ferry. THIS IS ALL ON FERRY. I’m just saying, he hasn’t made a single hire for this organization yet.
PMC
June 28th, 2012
10:48 pm
I really like Jenkins to benefit the Hawks this year off the bench as a shooter. It’s a nice option off a pass to be able to kick to a guy with a shot like that. It’s not like he’s going to be handling the ball often, he’s going to be a sniper.
I just would have liked to have a big center that could grab boards and be more than 6 fouls too.
Also, I’m still concerned Josh will leave and we will be left with nothing.
BIG DOG
June 28th, 2012
10:48 pm
Hawks drafted Rodney Monroe The best pure shooter in basketball in 1991 and was all ACC.
HA
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
10:49 pm
HIgh-Sider,
Are you afraid to answer because it would show bias? We all know anyway.
Every time I see a post by you, I’ll be asking again:
So I ask again about this quote:
“GM Ferry will move a good player with some attitude issues like Josh Smith but will look to keep an overrated, mediocre player like Kirk Hinrich.” – High-Sider
What are you basing this accusation on?
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
10:49 pm
Mark Bradley’s take;
Instead the Hawks settled for making a fairly safe Round 1 pick: John Jenkins of Vanderbilt. He’s a great shooter, which isn’t the same as being a great player. Given time, Jenkins could become the new Jamal Crawford – an off-the-bench scorer who can change games. Nobody should be disappointed by this pick. That said …
There was a more tantalizing option available. Perry Jones III of Baylor is the kind of player – long of limb – that former GM Billy Knight made a habit of taking among the draft’s top 10. To have gotten such a talent at No. 23 would have been a risk worth taking. Does Jones always play to his gifts? Obviously not, or else he’d have been gone in the lottery. (There was also a late report of an unsound knee.) But a team that has Smith and Horford might have nursed Jones for a year or so and used him for cover in case Smith leaves – he’s a free agent at next season’s end – or Horford becomes the Hawk who’s traded..
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
10:49 pm
Larry Drew should have no clout….he has done nothing but make the team worse. Who cares if he thinks we need shooters….we had them last year and he never properly used them.
Willie Green, Vlad Rad, Pargo were all knock down shooters…hell even Marvin Williams percentage wise was a knock down shooter.
Get some ballers in here. PERRY JONES III is a baller. Despite all that nonsense he still led his team to the Elite 8. Not only that, he doesn’t have to start or have the ball he can spell Josh or Marvin. Best case he becomes the starting SF after Josh Smith leaves and Marvin expires.
ghost of Cal Bowdler
June 28th, 2012
10:49 pm
You fools know how things go around here! This is Atlanta!
hawks_4_life
June 28th, 2012
10:49 pm
People lets be realistic, Ferry was hired a few days prior to the draft, what did you expect. I really didn’t think much would happen this year just based on that.
crawdiddy72
June 28th, 2012
10:50 pm
jenkins looks like he could start from day one. who you want to have at the 2 him or kirk hinrich
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:50 pm
Melvin, again, Presti can send that kid to rehab for a year and not worry about having his 1st round pick on the shelf. Hawks can’t do that.
Shamrock
June 28th, 2012
10:50 pm
And I would be fine if Najeh addressed me and stopped runnin away like a little #####
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:51 pm
cp, still there? I’m wondering is Ferry was scouting Henry Sims as a late 2nd round selection for the Spurs?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:52 pm
Yea im here hoping Q Miller is there when the Hawks pick.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:53 pm
The Kings just drafted a guy named Orlando and traded him to… Orlando.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:53 pm
And Quincy Miller’s knee must be REALLY bad. They’re choosing a different Quincy from Baylor.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:53 pm
Dang Q Miller has really dropped in this draft. I like Acy. Dude finishes at the rim with a purpose
richy
June 28th, 2012
10:53 pm
Quincy Acy would have been a nice pick for the hawks
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:54 pm
I wonder if the Hawks will take Tornike Shengelia. Wonder how much influence Zaza has in the draft room.
Quincy Acy is going to be pretty good for a second rounder.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:54 pm
OB,
I totally Co-Sign Mark Bradley take on the Hawks draft…. Perry Jones would had to prove me wrong. Too much upside for a guy at 23.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:54 pm
Well there goes Miller smdh
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
10:55 pm
WE NEED TO SIGN ROY HIBBERT!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:55 pm
And there goes the other Quincy.
Of NBADraft.net’s first round projections, Doron Lamb and Will Barton are still on the board.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
10:55 pm
Well maybe we can get Will Barton smh
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
10:56 pm
Sims for the Hawks next pick? I would be ok with that…
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
10:57 pm
I’ll either laugh or cry if Lamb is still there at 43. Maybe both.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
10:57 pm
“Instead the Hawks settled for making a fairly safe Round 1 pick: John Jenkins of Vanderbilt. He’s a great shooter, which isn’t the same as being a great player. Given time, Jenkins could become the new Jamal Crawford – an off-the-bench scorer who can change games. Nobody should be disappointed by this pick.”
SAFE PICK???!!!! IS BRADLY SMOKING CRACK?????? COULD BECOME A NEW JAMAL CRAWFORD???? CRAWFORD IS AN NBA ATHLETE, JENKINS WILL NEVER BE AN NBA ATHLETE. WHY DOES BRADLEY EVEN TALK ABOUT BASKETBALL????????????
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:57 pm
There goes Quincy…. I would take Hollis, Joseph, or Darius Miller
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
10:57 pm
Will Barton still out there, already would be better than Duck.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
10:58 pm
Tyshawn Taylor is also still on the board.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
10:58 pm
John Jenkins is not a better shooter than Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson is wet and is clutch but the Hawks don’t get a bunch of transition 3s, don’t run him off curls and picks often enough.
(This is by no means an endorsement for Joe Johnson…it just is what it is).
Don’t overrate John Jenkins. He’s alright….but Perry Jones is the better player even if he’s injured. And YES you take another swing forward because Josh Smith is as good as gone and Marvin Williams gives you virtually nothing.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
10:58 pm
Oh I forgot about Barton. I would take him as well…
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
10:58 pm
Drew Gordon is arguably the second best rebounder in college.
Doron Lamb would be a great combo-guard pick.
Kyle O’Quinn is 6′10″ with a 7′5″ wingspan. Big time shot blocker.
Darius Miller is the best SF left.
LD loves Mike Scott’s mid-range jumper.
EW
June 28th, 2012
10:59 pm
Cal Bowdler – First round 17th pick 1999
Sautee
June 28th, 2012
10:59 pm
D. Miller could be the perimeter defender we need.
PMC
June 28th, 2012
10:59 pm
seems like the Pacers are bound and determined to get every white guy available.
EW
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
Roshown McCloud – first round 20th pick 1998
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
Barton has a 6-10 wingspan, more than enough to play the 3.
richy
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
Interesting to see how many ppl that have lobbied so hard for perry jones actually ever saw him play in college
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
New Hawks GM Danny Ferry did well here, grabbing a player in Jenkins who is viewed by some as the best shooter in the draft. He reminds me of Klay Thompson, the former Washington State shooting guard who had a very good year with Golden State last season. Jenkins averaged 19.9 points and shot 43.9 percent from three-point range as a junior, and 8.7 of his 13.1 field-goal attempts were from long range.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/draft-2012/tracker/draft_analysis/index.html#ixzz1z9D095kh
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
Jenkins may be an okay player but he seem to have no upside. I think the Hawks could easily find a player like Jenkins in FA or the 2nd round. Hawks needed to make a bold move by picking the best player available PJ3 or Moultrie…
ghost of Cal Bowdler
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
Alan Henderson just called and said he’s getting this year’s bad picks alumni game together. If anyone has numbers for the following guys, I’d be grateful if you could pass them along:
Priest Lauderdale
Shelden Williams
Rumeal Robinson
Adam Keefe
Ed Gray
Doug Edwards
DerMarr Johnson
Anthony Avent
Dion Glover
Roshown McLeod
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
There goes Barton.
EW
June 28th, 2012
11:01 pm
Priest Lauderdale – First round 28th pick – 1996
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
And there goes Taylor.
Lamb still on the board 2 picks away from the Hawks.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
Well no Barton smh
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
tyshaun taylor is a good backup PG and that can play with teague and should get some good minutes. dmiller is the guy if taylor is off the board
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
We got the highest percentage mid-range shooter available.
Now pick the tallest human on the planet and we’ll call it a night.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
lmao…The Hawks are a joke
EW
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
John Koncak – First round – 5th pick – 1985
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
Please take O’quinn, need some length inside.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:03 pm
Give me Kyle O’Quinn.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:03 pm
Other than Lamb, the highest NBADraft.net mock draft players available are Furkan Aldemir, Kim English, and Darius Miller.
30311
June 28th, 2012
11:03 pm
Watch the Hawks fug this pick up. This pick will be a throw away pick and will never see the light of day. Think Keith Benson.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:03 pm
Brandon Rush/ a good NBA player, Just said Jenkins was going to be a problem….Thants good news
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:03 pm
Yea if Lamb is there at 43 then taking Jenkins at 23 makes even less sense. You take Moultrie at 23 and Lamb at 43 smh.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:04 pm
Klay Thompson is like 6′8 though and played in Golden State where they jack it up
hawksfancents95
June 28th, 2012
11:04 pm
tyshawn*
goes back home to the new york/jersey area with the brooklyn nets, thats cool.
we need that last piece of the kentucky national championship in darius miller
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:04 pm
Lamb off the board one pick before the Hawks.
tidog
June 28th, 2012
11:04 pm
If your’re a jump shot team may as well get someone who can knock them down.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:05 pm
Well Lamb is gone. I guess we take Darius Miller but you never know with this team.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:05 pm
ghost of Cal Bowdler
June 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
That was a funny post…
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:05 pm
Wait, Kyle O’Quinn is black? That is really misleading
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:05 pm
lmao @ Doron Lamb getting picked right before the Hawks pick……so typical of the Hawks organization and really Atlanta sports in general.
A day late and dollar short
EW
June 28th, 2012
11:05 pm
Acie Law – First round – 11th pick – 2007
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
11:05 pm
GMs reading our minds.
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
Pick the Greek guy or Sims.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
Hawks pick Mike Scott from Virginia. Don’t know anything about him.
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
Who is the G’town fan on here? What’s the Sims scouting report?
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
Najeh,
Hawks didnt need Lamb. Too similar in size and skills to Jenkins.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
I’ve got a decent buzz going… who should we draft with our second pick?
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
The organist better learn the theme from the Office real quick.
tidog
June 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
Sims or the Machado pg Iona
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:07 pm
Larry= 42-70 based on his law of average against the best…
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:07 pm
OB,
Sims is not a bad player. Block shots and rebound pretty well with an unorthodox offensive game.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:07 pm
John Jenkins…highest Vandy player since Will Perdue…..well that bodes well *sarcasm off*
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
ATL on the Clock!
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
LD loves Scott’s mid-range jumper. Raved about it on one of nba.com’s videos.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
Sounds like an Ivan Johnson clone based on this.
http://nbadraft.net/players/mike-scott
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
Mike Scott? Who?
I dont mind the Jenkins pick as much, but Mike Scott? That being said, I will try and reserve judgment.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
They got mike scott….mhhh
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
Mike Scott?????????????????????????????????/
WTF?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????/
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
What a lame draft.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Mike Scott???? infuriating
30311
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Mike Scott?
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
The commenter who posts here named “Prison Mike” must be thrilled.
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Dude is old as dirt, going to be 24 in a couple of months.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Here ya go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_W_dAMzXyM
O'Brien
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
5th year senior. All ACC player. It looks like Ferry is going for safe picks, instead of risky picks with more upside.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Positives Versatile four
Excellent rebounder
Can score both inside and outside
Nice jumper with some 3-point range
High motor
Negatives A bit undersized for his position
Not an elite athlete
Has had ankle issues in the past
Will turn 24 this year
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Mike Scott? Another undersize guy for his position (PF)…. SMH…. I hope I’m totally wrong about the Hawks picks….
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
11:09 pm
Check that, in three weeks.
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:10 pm
I watched some Virginia games this season. Scott can play but sometimes he relies on that jumper too much. It were times when his team looked better when he was sitting on the bench. mehhh
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
11:10 pm
Ferry establishes a pattern of drafting players with athleticism similar to his own.
aizdaman
June 28th, 2012
11:10 pm
At least the Hawks didn’t draft any European players
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
AJ you forgot to mention he is playing on a surgically repaired knee… Shoot….
Mr.E
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
Not feeling as excited as I had hoped.
EW
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
Marvin Williams – First Round – 2nd pick – 2005
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
Better yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5t_ZiNqvmI
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
This will be the year we look back and say
“We drafted John Jenkins instead of Perry Jones III” the same way we say “We drafted Marvin Williams ahead of Chris Paul” and “We Drafted Shelden Williams…PERIOD”.
Buddy Grizzard
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
“Sounds like an Ivan Johnson.”
You’re joking, right? Ivan plays above the rim.
MattP
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
Why did we get another PF? Hawks didn’t solve any of their problems in this draft…
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:11 pm
Reminds me so much of the Sheldon draft. Better players on the board but we go with the safe picks.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:12 pm
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:07 pm
ROTFLMAO
prison mike
June 28th, 2012
11:12 pm
Drew Gordon is bigger with a stronger motor.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:12 pm
Hawks should get an F for this draft.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:12 pm
Can we start the draft over? This is one night I wish Billy Knight would have made the Hawks picks.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:13 pm
MIKE SCOTT IS THE NEXT J SMOOVE!!
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:13 pm
I can’t wait to hear the 790 guys go in on the Hawks tomorrow
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:13 pm
Does he a have a set shot like the fabulous All? That would be redundant? Maybe not…
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:14 pm
sorry doc..
hawks_4_life
June 28th, 2012
11:14 pm
It would be funny if this draft turns out to be one of the better one in years simply because people are already dogging the picks before the day is out. Just because your target wasn’t picked means it was a bad draft, hawks wasn’t in a premium position to get top tier talent. I still think Ferry will shake the roster up somehow, this team need to get in next years lottery which means a down year. The question is can any of you live with that.
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
11:14 pm
If he could make 1st team in the ACC and not be on Duke or North Carolina he must be a player.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:14 pm
I would have gone with Drew Gordon, but the Hawks were obviously looking for skilled offensive players. Scott hit 52% of his jumpers this year.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:15 pm
AUTOMATIC FROM 3!!
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
11:15 pm
SuckerFree, the 790 guys are f’ing idiots. Just sayin’.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:16 pm
HE HAS SKILLS!!!!!! WE GOT A STEAL @$&%#$%(@#$Q@(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok8bXyISyH8
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:17 pm
“Just because your target wasn’t picked means it was a bad draft, hawks wasn’t in a premium position to get top tier talent.”
bruh PERRY JONES III sitting right there for the taking
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
11:17 pm
Najeh, I have never watched Scott play. Can tell you that Seth Davis picked him as a “sleeper” on the CBSSports channel draft preview show. Davis said that Scott is a bruiser and can hit shots from the L in.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:18 pm
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:12 pm
“Can we start the draft over? This is one night I wish Billy Knight would have made the Hawks picks.”
Sad night Melvin.You are probably right? Wow…
Hey at least the Hawks are streaking…. hehehe
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:18 pm
Everyone on Twitter praising the Darius Miller pick by New Orleans.
Jaded Hawks Fan
June 28th, 2012
11:18 pm
“hawks wasn’t in a premium position to get top tier talent”
They were, though. Jones is a flight risk, but no one questions his talent.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:18 pm
Lang Greene @LangGreene
#Hawks 2nd round selection Mike Scott finished UVA career ranked 3rd in rebs (944), 16th in points (1,538) and 3rd in double-doubles (34)
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:19 pm
@Section 303
I like them better than 680 because all the 680 guys talk about is UGA, Chipper Jones & Matt Ryan
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
11:19 pm
New Orleans Won the draft by a land slide.
The Atlanta Hawks lost the draft by a land slide.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
11:19 pm
I actually don’t mind the Scott pick.
Still upset about the Jenkins pick.
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:21 pm
Some guy named Kostas Papesyorsomethinglikethat just got drafted. I think that’s my cue to turn the draft off.
For the record, 4 more picks until the pick the Hawks sold at the trade deadline.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:21 pm
“t would be funny if this draft turns out to be one of the better one in years ….. I still think Ferry will shake the roster up somehow, this team need to get in next years lottery which means a down year.” -hawks_4_life
First you said the Hawks may have had a good draft, then they will be in the lottery next year? Uh, is that somewhat contradictory (and going backwards) considering they were in the playoffs this year….
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:21 pm
Hawks need to trade one of next year’s picks for Kyle O’Quinn.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
11:21 pm
I don’t wanna hear bout those “prolly not gonna be here for a couple years” kinda guys….
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
11:21 pm
Would not be a draft without NY Knicks fans making complete a$$es of themselves. I guess they wanted Anthony Davis with that 48th pick.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:22 pm
NY Knicks fans are so funny
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:22 pm
“the 790 guys are f’ing idiots. Just sayin’.”
Is there anyone on talk radio of any kind who is not a f-cking idiot? I thought that was a prerequisite for that job.
NUNNA!!
June 28th, 2012
11:22 pm
WTF is up with da thinking of Danny Ferry??
This guy is like TD with da falcons..
They(The Spurs) let him go without a fight because he is just an errand boy who gets coffee,lunch,and fax ish..Dats it..
1st round and out again..
We need a real center!!
Shoulda got da dude from G’town yo..Shoulda got him..Mr.Sims was on the board..
And if we did draft a guard in the 1st,then why not Wroten??
We have a high powered run game if we had a Rhondo type of PG running da break..
I like Teague but he still has some growing to do with his court vision/passng game..
He is not a true PG..But he is getting there..
Having this guy to spell him coming off the bench and we some younger horses to run with him would make us dangerous..
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
11:23 pm
SuckerFree, I don’t listen to either anymore. Though, I may tune in tomorrow just to hear if they actually talk about the Hawks.
I thought both stations only talked UGA football and NFL?
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:23 pm
So how do you grade Danny tonight?
A,B,C,D,F, -F, unbelievable
Guess that’s why he signed up for 6yrs?
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:23 pm
If mike Scott can turn into a threat…..WOW
FUTURE LINEUP
1.Teague
2.Jenkins
3.Scott
4.Horford
5. Free agent Center
woah…..
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:23 pm
Kyle O’Quinn, Henry Sims or Hollis Thompson would have been nice with that pick we sold. Oh well, maybe Sims goes undrafted and we can add him to our summer league team. Or maybe Ferry can trade Cenk Akyol to the Spurs for their late 2nd round pick.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:23 pm
John Jenkins or Perry Jones III???
That’s a clown question bro
hawks_4_life
June 28th, 2012
11:25 pm
There might be a reason seemingly top 5 talent Jones slid the way he did.
O'brien
June 28th, 2012
11:26 pm
If Ivan is resigned, we will have him and Marvin to play minutes at backup PF, so I’m surprised we went with Scott (unless they are concerned they may lose Ivan).
But I will give Ferry a chance, and see how the players do next season.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:26 pm
@suckerfree
There is a reason Perry Jones III fell so low in the draft.
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
11:26 pm
DAMN, normally, I would say a 2nd round pick like Scott had about the same chance you or I had of making the team. But, with only 6 guys (though, high priced) on the roster, he has a shot. He will come cheap and could possibly knock some heads, if needed.
Rod from College Park
June 28th, 2012
11:26 pm
No comment.
Section 303
June 28th, 2012
11:27 pm
O’brien, I am praying for the amnesty on Marvin. I just hit a wall with that guy this season. Do not want to watch him play anymore. Hope they get him out here.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:27 pm
@O’brien
Scott is a better SF. He has great range and a bruiser insider.
….like lebron
Rufus1
June 28th, 2012
11:28 pm
Perry Jones fell to a team that didn’t want their own pick….
Why would the Hawks draft him… OKC only drafted him because they had to pick someone.
Sullinger is an UNATHLETIC, FAT MAN with a BAD BACK and he went before Jones, but the Hawks missed on him… REALLY?
He should have come to the workout when the Hawks invited him….
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:28 pm
We’ve been waiting for Marvin to turn into a threat…Has not worked out so far 7 years later..
OKC stole a top 5 talent at the 28th pick?…..Wow….
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:28 pm
Well all is not bad for me. I pickup OKC as my 2nd favor team last season and they drafted my favorite prospect tonight. I never had a 2nd team to cheer for in my life. I may have a 3rd team if the Hawks trade Josh…. SMH
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:30 pm
“Perry Jones fell to a team that didn’t want their own pick….” Rufus1
We didn’t you see OKC trading that pick since they drafte PJ3 either….
TMACfan
June 28th, 2012
11:30 pm
@DAMN
Mike Scott ain’t no Joe Johnson
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:30 pm
Scott can play but Gordon, Darius Miller, Machado, and Hollis Thompson were still available. This was a very mehhh draft.
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:31 pm
@Section 303
790 is more diversified in their topics. They pretty much cover everything worth covering. I like their characters a little more as a whole.
680 are more homers. They were talking about UGA recruiting and Mark Richt when the Hawks were GAME 2 against the Celtics. They talk about minor league Baseball and pretty much Chipper Jones and Matt Ryan all damn day. CAn’t stand Kincade and Buck is so country it’s hard to listen to. Churnoff is funny
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:31 pm
Mike Scott’s Twitter handle (quite original):
@mikescott
Bama Hawk
June 28th, 2012
11:31 pm
do we have anymore picks?
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:32 pm
Scott is a pf.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:32 pm
I don’t know much about Mike Scott but I hope he can take Marvin spot…
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:33 pm
Melvin, I always had two teams to cheer for since I moved down. [Knicks] is the other team..But I like you are starting to like that OKC squad….
This Hawks org. is just brutal….
42-70
Jimmy Crack
June 28th, 2012
11:33 pm
A very productive draft. B+
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:33 pm
Another year of Marvin starting at sf? smh
K-man
June 28th, 2012
11:34 pm
Good pick by Hawks at 43, too.
Mike Scott 6′9″, 241, wingspan 6′11″, 23 yrs old, 5th yr senior from a good ACC program. Not a starter, but adds depth, scoring, and rebounding to a team in need of each of those.
Positives (from ESPN):
+ Versatile four
+ Excellent rebounder
+ Can score both inside and outside
+ Nice jumper with some 3-point range
+ High motor
Mike Huguenin’s (Yahoo) Analysis: Scott was one of the best players in the ACC and was the only consistent scorer for the Cavaliers, who made it to the NCAA tournament. Scott is a tough kid who can score in the low post and out to about 15 feet; he also is a good rebounder.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
11:34 pm
makes sense to go after shooters when you have slashers that can suck the defense in…
or when you’ve got a big man in the middle that commands double teams.
we have neither of those.
WVU HAWK
June 28th, 2012
11:34 pm
Is there any rumors of maybe Marvin going to the warriors and us gettin fetus and green? I know there where rumors that the warriors wanted marvin.
Wabe
June 28th, 2012
11:35 pm
The Real cp
June 28th, 2012
11:33 pm
“Another year of Marvin starting at sf? smh”
——-
co-sign
Najeh Davenpoop
June 28th, 2012
11:36 pm
“Is there any rumors of maybe Marvin going to the warriors and us gettin fetus and green?”
That would be the first time the Hawks had a fetus since Tyronn Lue started at point guard.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:36 pm
2012 Lineup Hawks are going to get Roy hibbert and Ray allen BOW!
1.Teague
2.Johnson
3.Smith
4.Horford
5.Hibbert
Bench:
Ray Allen
Jenkins
Scott
Ivan.Johnson
Zaza
Williams
Pargo
SuckerFree
June 28th, 2012
11:37 pm
ONly reason the guy slid is because of reports about a knee. The guy has never been injured.
Guys that slide are the perfect picks for PLAYOFF TEAMS. That’s how playoff teams stay playoff teams because their picks are low risk. That’s why the Celtics picked Sullinger and Fab Melo….two sliders.
That’s why OKC took 2 minutes out of 5 to decide that Perry Jones was the guy. You think they scouted Jones at 28?? Not a chance….but they know the guy is a top talent.
Late in the draft you draft the best player available not for needs. That’s why the Hawks are the Hawks because they draft needs instead of best player they can get.
bigdave
June 28th, 2012
11:38 pm
A zaza sighting
WVU HAWK
June 28th, 2012
11:40 pm
Sorry meant to say Festus Ezeli. Have you heard anything?
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:41 pm
Just saw the video of Mike Scott draft workout. He seem to have a nice mid-range game. I hope he can play some SF (or be able to dribble drive) b/c he may have difficulty shooting over PF.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:42 pm
Hawks aren’t your typical playoff team. We only have 6 players under contract and all our free agents are 45 yrs or older. We really needed skilled bench guys. Maybe we got a couple. Maybe we’ll still find a way to get Machado.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:42 pm
That is the other guy I talked about earlier… the Flip Murray type. A grinder and scorer.
DAMN
June 28th, 2012
11:45 pm
Oh will you guys stop your bitching and moaning and live with the people we got!!
Perry Jones will be the next Marvin Williams
Mike R
June 28th, 2012
11:48 pm
For what it’s worth, Jeff Teague shot a higher 3P% in his final season at Wake than John Jenkins did at Vandy. But I guess there are worse things than drafting a guy in the late first who can hit shots off the bench.
Still, I’d rather actually have someone that can get to the rim (and wants to get to the rim… looking at you Josh). Maybe that’s more of a coaching issue.
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:48 pm
So the story goes Marvin never missed a shot in his workouts and the rest as they say is history..
42-70……zzzzzzzz
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:49 pm
“Perry Jones will be the next Marvin Williams” Yep that sounds about right….
KSchmidt
June 28th, 2012
11:50 pm
A. Sherrod Blakely @SherrodbCSN
#CelticsTalk: #NBA source says any deal involving #Hawks Josh Smith would most likely include sign-and-trade w/Brandon Bass.
Bass? What?
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:50 pm
“KC Johnson: The Bulls drafted Teague without working him out personally at the Berto Center, evidence they were surprised he was available. Twitter”.
What, a team drafted a guy they didn’t work out?
hawks_4_life
June 28th, 2012
11:50 pm
No way a guy drops like that without good cause. Hawks really had to do the safe pice, Jenkins have a useable skill set. Im happy with the pick, Im just waiting for Ferry to do a complete overhaul of the roster, no one is safe.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:52 pm
Mike Scott actually sounds a little like David West… a tweener with solid offensive and rebounding skills. But plays under the rim (like West).
Slimjr
June 28th, 2012
11:53 pm
Post draft trade. What can we get for shopping All Get Real? He had the most trade value before that discombobulated shot in the post caused that freak accident.
Rufus1
June 28th, 2012
11:53 pm
Finally, a GM that drafts basketball players and not athletes who have to learn the game.
Jay P
June 28th, 2012
11:53 pm
As a UVa alum and fan Scott is a mid range monster and an above average post up option. He is a bit small for PF but could find a niche as a nice scoring option off the bench. He carried UVa throughout the season, averaged ~37 minutes a game, and was the complete focus of opposing defenses and still managed to put up a pace adjusted 25 ppg and 11 rpg. This article is a nice picture of what the Hawks are getting. http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2012/2/9/2786101/uva-vs-wf-wake-forest-mike-scott-show-acc-virginia-cavaliers.
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:53 pm
“Gary Washburn: Had conversation with Perry Jones’ dad about year ago, said he didn’t want son drafted by bad team. His dad’s desired team? OKC #nbadraft12″
No wonder the Hawks didn’t draft PJ3. They didn’t meet his daddy requirements….LOL
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:54 pm
Jenkins will have more 3FGs than PJ3 will have rebounds next season.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:56 pm
Melvin, Hawks already have the son of a domineering father on the team, don’t need another.
Just Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:57 pm
Think about the guys that are being brought in here: Brian Butch, Jeremy Hazell, John Jenkins, and Mike Scott. These guys are all shooters. Even Pape Sy has started hitting his 3’s.
Now think about the Josh for Gasol trade (another shooter).
Obviously this is LD’s model. Ferry needs to decide what he wants to see on the court.
hmmmm.........
June 28th, 2012
11:57 pm
Either way unless the hawks free up some salary cap they are gonna be the same team. willie green and ivan johnson meet your replacements
Melvin
June 28th, 2012
11:57 pm
Astro,
“Jenkins will have more 3FGs than PJ3 will have rebounds next season.”
Maybe but I’m more interested who will have a better career. Hawks as assemble will probably not win the Championship next season so why know choose a guy that could have All-Star talent instead of a spot up shooter that are a dime a dozen.
Astro Joe
June 28th, 2012
11:57 pm
Rufus, BIG co-sign. These guys get paid immediately, why not expect them to be ready to produce immediately?
Rufus1
June 28th, 2012
11:58 pm
I wanted Jared Cunningham,..
But I won’t complain about drafting Ray Allen Lite.
prison mike
June 29th, 2012
12:00 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok8bXyISyH8
This kind of changes the outlook for Scott. This ninja actually has some sf skills. If he lost some weight he could be an interesting player at the 3.
Slimjr
June 29th, 2012
12:00 am
Apparently Danny wants to see more shooters just like Larry..
Was not Danny a shooter himself? Hmmmmmmm
“Shoot the J! Shoot it!”
Astro Joe
June 29th, 2012
12:00 am
Melvin, yeah, you like $10 in lottery tickets, I’m taking a $10 gift card.
Astro Joe
June 29th, 2012
12:02 am
Ferry, go add Hollis Thompson, Machado and Sims to our Summer League roster. Start making calls, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melvin
June 29th, 2012
12:03 am
Hawks should sign undrafted Henry Sims, Hollis Thompson and Renardo Sidney to their camp rosters.
hawks_4_life
June 29th, 2012
12:05 am
NEW BLOG POSTED, IM SHUTTING THE BLOG DOWN….MC IM WAITING FOR IT LOL
Rufus1
June 29th, 2012
12:05 am
AJ,
The Theme… #1 options for their teams, who had to score against double teams.. Translation= High skill with a tough mentality….. The change in culture has started.
Melvin
June 29th, 2012
12:06 am
Astro,
You will get one very inexpensive gift for with $10 gift card. If I hit the lotto, oh well… Like Dave Chappelle said “I’m rich, b!thch”
Melvin
June 29th, 2012
12:07 am
The NBA Draft was held in a city without a NBA team….SMH
Just Joe
June 29th, 2012
12:07 am
Teague
Johnson / Jenkins
Williams
Smith / Scott
Horford / Pachulia
Lots of work to do still.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
June 29th, 2012
12:08 am
Everybody in the Hawks scouting department needs to be fired right away for their performance in this years draft.
Everybody in the Hawks organization who participated in the draft needs to be fired right away for their performance in this years draft.
They don’t deserve a F they deserve a G.
Their is a real disconnect with the organization and the fan base right now. The fan base wants to win a championship but the organization wants to tread water.
Ratings for NBA basketball is always high in the Atlanta metro area but attendance at Hawks games are low. I wonder why? Maybe horrible draft picks after draft picks have something to do with it.
If you want the consumer to buy your product you have to give the consumer what he wants.
Just Joe
June 29th, 2012
12:09 am
ZaZa better work on his jumper or he’ll no longer fit in anymore.
DAMN
June 29th, 2012
12:14 am
When will you guys realize that horford isnt a true center but a power forward -____-
1.Teague
2.Johnson
3.Smith
4.Horford
5.Roy hibbert
Carpio7
June 29th, 2012
12:17 am
The Hawks are planning to move J.J. and get a center. Thats why a SG was picked. *cough* Dwight Howard *couch*
Grandad
June 29th, 2012
12:19 am
Mr Ferry`s picks showed a real San Antone philosophy !
***** Shooters ***** or as I prefer to say … shot-makers.
I happen to know that S.A. had scouted Scott extensively.
They were [wishful thinking] hoping he would fall to them.
David West was a good comparison offensively;
but West used to be a good shot-blocker.
-not any more- … Scott, not a shot blkr, never was.
Think Bonner with [dark complexion]
* Mike Scott:
* I just watched a workout video and dad-gum this kid can shoot.
He obviously can score, good scorer in a great league.
But he can really shoot with a beautiful smooth / fluid stroke.
D.F. wasn`t kidding when he said he was looking for guys who could shoot.
It is nice to have a plan / a philosophy / a direction.
It bugs me that I knew who this kid was but knew nothing about him.
Confound it !
DAMN
June 29th, 2012
12:19 am
@Carpio7
I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK!!!
#1 Hawks Fan
June 29th, 2012
12:31 am
For all you so called Hawks fan the only real move we need to make is get rid of Joe Johnson ??? he is overpaid and is killing our salary cap you pay him all that money for him to choke again in the playoffs the trade that needs to happen is JJ, Marvin williams ,Zaza and a draft pick for Dwight Howard, then you pick up a sg and you would have the best line up in the NBA with Dwight at center Al at pf, Josh at sf, Teague at pg and sg is who you get and you have money to get some better bench players lets not forget that Dwight and Josh are both from Atlanta, what better way to bring a championship to ATL than home grown talent.
Michael Cunningham
June 29th, 2012
12:36 am
new blog posted. shutting down this thread.