Atlanta Hawks practice report: More defense, tweets
Vivlamore reporting from Hawks practice.
The Hawks spent the majority of Saturday’s practice working on defense as coach Larry Drew and staff seek to correct the mistakes made in the exhibition loss to San Antonio Wednesday.
“We’ve got a lot of things that we need to put in but there were a lot of things that we didn’t do a good job of in San Antonio,” Drew said. “These last couple days we spent a lot of time watching film and coming out on the court and working on it. I want it to have a carry-over effect in our next game.”
Drew said he wants to be satisfied that the defensive concepts and philosophies already installed have taken grasp before moving on to new ones.
*The Hawks leave for Memphis Saturday afternoon for Sunday’s 6 p.m. game against the Grizzlies. (I will not be attending).
* Drew said he has yet to decide the starting lineup for the game, but expects it to be different than the ones used against the Heat and Spurs.
* Drew, unsolicited, praised the practice of forward Ivan Johnson Saturday.
“I thought Ivan Johnson was really good today in practice,” Drew said. “He brought a lot of energy, a lot of intensity. He brought a real physicality to our practice and I really embrace that about him because that is what toughens your practices up. Obviously we want that to have a carry-over effect to our games.
*DeShawn Stevenson (knee) was a limited participant in Saturday’s workout.
* Stevenson took to Twitter Friday night to apologize to former Nets teammate Deron Williams. Stevenson sent out some tweets earlier in the week blasting the unnamed Williams, who in an interview with ESPN The Magazine questioned teammates who laughed in the locker room after losses last season.
On Friday, Stevenson sent out three tweets:
-“I Talk 2 My X Teammate 2Day And He Told Me That He Wasn’t Talking About Me And They Mis-Print What He Said”
- “So I’m A Real Dude And Want 2 Say Sorry 2 Dwill For Spazzing And A Real Dude Would Say Sorry! So Sorry Dwill”
- “Takes Alot 4 A Man 2 Call A Man And Tell Me The Truth!! I Respect That!!”
Earlier in the day, when asked about the tweets obviously aimed at Williams, Stevenson told the AJC, “I’m done with it. I’m worried about the Atlanta Hawks right now. This group of guys. What I said is done with. If you know who I’m talking about, you do; if you don’t, you don’t.”
Stevenson did not want to discuss the issue following Saturday’s practice. I assume the situation has been resolved.
- Chris Vivlamore
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Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:20 pm
Starting 5 of Teague, Zaza, Ivan, Damion and Korver.
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:20 pm
Ivan has 8 points, it’s 13-2
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:21 pm
This is against Memphis’ every day starting lineup of Gasol, Randolph, Gay, Allen and Conley.
Melvin
October 14th, 2012
6:21 pm
Not sure we are going to find a stream between two of the lowest market teams tonight.
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:22 pm
Why no Josh and Al?
High-sider
October 14th, 2012
6:26 pm
Yeah, what’s up with “FirstRow Sports”?
http://thefirstrow.eu/watch/146745/1/watch-memphis-grizzlies-vs-atlanta-hawks.html
#Let'sGoHawks!
October 14th, 2012
6:29 pm
No game? DARN IT.
AG
October 14th, 2012
6:30 pm
I think we are learning the Hawks starters and the rotation. Lou, Jenkins, Morrow, Smith and Horford. Teague has only played 2 quarters with Al and Josh. Looks like he is coming off the bench.
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:30 pm
Morrow finally on.
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:34 pm
first row not working for anybody else?
AG
October 14th, 2012
6:37 pm
Al picks up another block… I guess he is really trying to shut some bloggers up.
Blue Steel
October 14th, 2012
6:38 pm
“I have to laugh at people still saying Horford is the weak link on this team. If you put him on the Heat or Thunder they still make the finals. ” – Horford apologist
If you put Al on any of the top 2 teams in either conference Al is a bench/role player. Al has said that he was on the trading board last summer. I was also documented that Al was being shopped to at least 4 teams by the hawks, however non of the teams would agree to the offers.
If Al was all that, why does he generate so little trade value? Why arent teams interested in acquiring an All/NBA All/Star like Al ? I mean seriously, what do you think we will get on the open market for Al?
We did better with Marvin than we did with Al. At least somebody wanted Marvin.
common on, you 4 horford fans, ask yourself those questions.
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:38 pm
Starters back in to start the 2nd with Mike Scott replacing Zaza.
random
October 14th, 2012
6:40 pm
its because there is no streams for the game….
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:40 pm
Replacing Ivan, sorry.
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:43 pm
nevermind its on now
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:44 pm
this stream is working…http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/146745/1/watch-memphis-grizzlies-vs-atlanta-hawks.html
Blue Steel
October 14th, 2012
6:44 pm
“van scored 8 of the Hawks 10pts. No Josh and AL tonight.”
The coach may give Josh the night off because he is the star of this team and will work hard no matter who’s looking
But Al better have his sorry ass out there sweating into shape. I dont care if this is a bunch of scrubs who may not even make their respective teams Al better be out there with the scrubs working his ass off..
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
6:44 pm
Mid-Range Shawty misses a 19-footer.
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:46 pm
http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/146745/1/watch-memphis-grizzlies-vs-atlanta-hawks.html
Big Ray
October 14th, 2012
6:54 pm
Astro Joe ,
You know that I knew what you really meant.
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:55 pm
These Grizzlies announcers are terrible
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:57 pm
Strong move by Al. I wish he would do that more often. Didnt finish but thats the type of move I wish he would do more.
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:58 pm
And like last season the Hawks are leaving points at the free throw line
cp
October 14th, 2012
6:59 pm
Josh arguing about a call rather than getting back on defense.
blue steel = skinny asian with small wang
October 14th, 2012
7:00 pm
Maybe Ivan should start at center. He did for his NBA D-League team. And that is all that matters.
The D-League makes stars all the time.
blue steel = skinny asian with small wang
October 14th, 2012
7:02 pm
Al scores again. Why do I love this guy so much?
blue steel = skinny asian with small wang
October 14th, 2012
7:04 pm
I hate all hispanics except for this guy. He really moves my groove. Al, I love you.
cp
October 14th, 2012
7:05 pm
Lou draws a lot of fouls. Something we desperately needed last season.
Jae Evolution
October 14th, 2012
7:07 pm
BANG ON EM AL!
cp
October 14th, 2012
7:07 pm
Damn. Al with the big man finish
Balance Is Key
October 14th, 2012
7:08 pm
Horford With The Facial!!!!
cp
October 14th, 2012
7:08 pm
Yes sir Josh
ctrim
October 14th, 2012
7:21 pm
Same crap over and over. Creepy with changing names to agree with your own arguments on an agenda that makes no sense as a Hawks fan.
AG
October 14th, 2012
7:24 pm
So, Al would be on the bench for the Thunder and Heat….interesting. The only team Al would not start for (of course some teams would move him to PF) are the Lakers!!!
AG
October 14th, 2012
7:26 pm
Ivan scores 8 points and is planted on the bench. Really don’t understand that one… why play Josh and Al anyway. Seems like some of the bubble guys should be getting some burn.
AG
October 14th, 2012
7:28 pm
Great rebound ZaZa….YOU SHOULD START
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
7:36 pm
Jenkins in.
cp
October 14th, 2012
7:38 pm
Zaza hands are terrible
Blue Steel
October 14th, 2012
7:38 pm
I guess I have a following. LOL Did not know I was that important. Asian? LMAO thats good fellows.
Does this have anything to do with My view that Al horford is a handicap for the hawks?
“So, Al would be on the bench for the Thunder and Heat….interesting. The only team Al would not start for (of course some teams would move him to PF) are the Lakers!!!”
You are joking right? smoking pot ? Even Orlando turned down The Al and Teague for D12 and got far less.
Jun 28, 2012 – The latest NBA rumors out there are focusing on the Atlanta Hawks and Al Horford. The latest rumor has Horford headed to the Charlotte ..
That trade was rejected by the Bobcats who did not want all either.
Now who would Al star over at Miami?, I dont think he would start at NY, NJ, Mia and he can barely start on the hawks because Zaza got that Ass.
Slimjr
Steven A Smith
T.S
All those guys got it right. Al should be traded like Marvin if the hawks are going to get better.
Michael
October 14th, 2012
7:39 pm
zaza always losing the ball
Big Ray
October 14th, 2012
7:39 pm
Asshoe Joe can I suck your dick again?
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
7:44 pm
I’m a lonely troll and all I think about is gay sex.
Big Ray
October 14th, 2012
7:47 pm
Im sorry to hear that Buddy. Im not surprised. Joe and I are the same way. Lets try a three some.
Buddy Grizzard
October 14th, 2012
7:48 pm
You notice how the Hawks don’t get punished inside like this when Ivan is on the floor.
Blue Steel
October 14th, 2012
7:50 pm
Riddle: Where would Al start on this team?
Gasol, Randolph, Gay, Allen and Conley.
Answer: The bench.
High-sider
October 14th, 2012
7:57 pm
All-Star Al gets a bad rap on this blog. [smh]
MattP
October 14th, 2012
8:00 pm
Blue Steel,
Ya Al would come off the bench because he can come in for 4 and 5.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 14th, 2012
8:03 pm
I just turned on the Hawks game, and in a shocking development, players on both teams are not trying particularly hard or executing very well. Preseason doesn’t mean sh-t.
Nice finish by Zaza, though. Could have used that in the Nuggets game last year.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 14th, 2012
8:05 pm
I think I’m going to enjoy Lou Williams in a Hawks uniform. 9 FT attempts in 23 minutes? Could have used that the last few years.