Comments on: Hawks take a step forward, but leave questions http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/ This AJC sports blogger takes things seriously when he has to, but he really would rather not Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:29:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: ‘Net reaction: Cavaliers at Hawks, Game 4 | Lancilo USA http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4732 ‘Net reaction: Cavaliers at Hawks, Game 4 | Lancilo USA Tue, 19 May 2009 00:40:24 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4732 [...] Jeff Schultz, AJC: "There’s a tendency when teams are down 3-0 in a playoff series to play hard at the outset but fizzle quickly when the opponent steps it up. Give the Hawks credit. The Cavaliers might have been off their game a little, but Atlanta had chances to fold up and didn’t. The last year the Hawks had won a playoff series was 1999, and the good feelings that season also didn’t last long. They were swept by the New York Knicks in the second round. General manager Pete Babcock apparently was so distraught that he popped a spring and traded Steve Smith for Isaiah Rider. The rest is inglorious history. The chances of general manager Rick Sund blowing things up this summer are slim. But it’s startling how much things are up in the air. That’s rare to see when you have such a young team that has shown incremental progress over a period of years. The team’s next direction is anybody’s guess." [...] [...] Jeff Schultz, AJC: "There’s a tendency when teams are down 3-0 in a playoff series to play hard at the outset but fizzle quickly when the opponent steps it up. Give the Hawks credit. The Cavaliers might have been off their game a little, but Atlanta had chances to fold up and didn’t. The last year the Hawks had won a playoff series was 1999, and the good feelings that season also didn’t last long. They were swept by the New York Knicks in the second round. General manager Pete Babcock apparently was so distraught that he popped a spring and traded Steve Smith for Isaiah Rider. The rest is inglorious history. The chances of general manager Rick Sund blowing things up this summer are slim. But it’s startling how much things are up in the air. That’s rare to see when you have such a young team that has shown incremental progress over a period of years. The team’s next direction is anybody’s guess." [...]

]]> By: Take your time Hawks, do it right! | Hawks Blog http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4270 Take your time Hawks, do it right! | Hawks Blog Thu, 14 May 2009 03:48:16 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4270 [...] the league, Sund is well aware that now is not the time for snap decisions. Those are the things, as my guy Jeff Schultz alluded to his in his column from Game 4 of the Cleveland series, that can implode a franchise. Sund needs to do what his predecessor did not after last [...] [...] the league, Sund is well aware that now is not the time for snap decisions. Those are the things, as my guy Jeff Schultz alluded to his in his column from Game 4 of the Cleveland series, that can implode a franchise. Sund needs to do what his predecessor did not after last [...]

]]> By: Snowman http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4197 Snowman Wed, 13 May 2009 07:24:21 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4197 Truth, we will definitely stay in touch over the off season. One final thing about Josh, again in my opinion (and he is talented), he is not coach able. He has been in this league 5 years and when everyone in the building says "No Josh" don't shoot and he does...c'mon...I LOVE ME SOME AI however unfortunately for all of the good he does on the floor he is also NOT COACHABLE (probaly not a good analogy but itis late and my brain has shut down...smile). I think that is Josh's problem...not to mention when he is dribbling I am a nervous wreck as well (smile). He needs to grow up and et serious about his profession!...He however is one very talented young player. Maybe he will get it together one day however, I would take Bosh or Okafor(smile...if he was available). Mr. Serum, you keep after Schultz and the Hawk and Woody Haters out there...and continue to keep it real!!!... don't let him get away with the non-sense that he does. It is a HUGE off season for the Hawks and I hope Sund is up to the task!!!...By the way, that Lebron is a beast huh?...He could be (gulp, I can't believe I am going to say this...here it goes) the GREATEST player of all time when it is all said and done. However he must get some rings to validate that talent!!!... Truth, we will definitely stay in touch over the off season. One final thing about Josh, again in my opinion (and he is talented), he is not coach able. He has been in this league 5 years and when everyone in the building says “No Josh” don’t shoot and he does…c’mon…I LOVE ME SOME AI however unfortunately for all of the good he does on the floor he is also NOT COACHABLE (probaly not a good analogy but itis late and my brain has shut down…smile). I think that is Josh’s problem…not to mention when he is dribbling I am a nervous wreck as well (smile). He needs to grow up and et serious about his profession!…He however is one very talented young player. Maybe he will get it together one day however, I would take Bosh or Okafor(smile…if he was available).

Mr. Serum, you keep after Schultz and the Hawk and Woody Haters out there…and continue to keep it real!!!… don’t let him get away with the non-sense that he does. It is a HUGE off season for the Hawks and I hope Sund is up to the task!!!…By the way, that Lebron is a beast huh?…He could be (gulp, I can’t believe I am going to say this…here it goes) the GREATEST player of all time when it is all said and done. However he must get some rings to validate that talent!!!…

]]> By: JustaThought http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4162 JustaThought Tue, 12 May 2009 22:10:20 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4162 Only the journeyman type FA's who are looking for the "extra" money they can't get from most other teams will even consider ATL. And you could probably forget hiring a quality coach as well. This organization is really "screwed" and will be until there is clarity from the top. Only the journeyman type FA’s who are looking for the “extra” money they can’t get from most other teams will even consider ATL. And you could probably forget hiring a quality coach as well. This organization
is really “screwed” and will be until there is clarity from the top.

]]> By: JustaThought http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4161 JustaThought Tue, 12 May 2009 22:03:46 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4161 I'm still trying to figure out if you're the GM of a re-building team, why would you bring in a coach that's from the Larry Brown school of not playing/developing young players. Not only have the Hawks become a "stagnant" team, but now look who they have as a GM to get them to the next level. This team will have to be built thru the draft/trade cause no legit FA are going to look at this organization particularly after the dismal this play-off performance. I’m still trying to figure out if you’re the GM of a re-building team, why would you bring in a coach that’s from the Larry Brown school of not playing/developing young players. Not only have the Hawks become a “stagnant” team, but now look who they have as a GM to get them to the next level. This team will have to be built thru the draft/trade cause no legit FA are going to look at this organization particularly after the dismal this play-off performance.

]]> By: truth-serum http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4092 truth-serum Tue, 12 May 2009 18:31:53 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4092 Snowman May 12th, 2009 10:55 am New GM (and a front office still trying to get it together) 9) They won a terrific game 7 in the ATL and a critical game 4 in Miami 10) They over came Josh Smith doing whatever he wants to do and not playing within the system (sorry Josh but it is true, you are a smart guy however your basketball IQ is HORRIBLE!!!) Another great post! Did you rip J-hate-Schultz or what? The reason Josh was doing what he will was in part because of the devisive article Schultz wrote trying to stir venom between Josh and Woody so he could get Woody fired. Looks like Woody looked right over Schultz. Some times you have to do that. Lets check in over the off season as the trade are made and the team develops. At some point we have to take in a game together. Heres to you! Thanks for being there!~! Snowman

May 12th, 2009
10:55 am

New GM (and a front office still trying to get it together)
9) They won a terrific game 7 in the ATL and a critical game 4 in Miami
10) They over came Josh Smith doing whatever he wants to do and not playing within the system (sorry Josh but it is true, you are a smart guy however your basketball IQ is HORRIBLE!!!)

Another great post! Did you rip J-hate-Schultz or what? The reason Josh was doing what he will was in part because of the devisive article Schultz wrote trying to stir venom between Josh and Woody so he could get Woody fired. Looks like Woody looked right over Schultz. Some times you have to do that.

Lets check in over the off season as the trade are made and the team develops. At some point we have to take in a game together. Heres to you! Thanks for being there!~!

]]> By: truth-serum http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4084 truth-serum Tue, 12 May 2009 18:17:43 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4084 I couldnt have enjoyed you more Snow! I’ve gained a lot from you. You are a class act. I appreciate you. I do however slightly and underlines the word slightly disagree with you on the Jsmoove trade. If he develops his mid-long range shots he will be a monster. He’s not bad now. Working on that shot (remember he’s straight out of high school) will make him a superstar. Chris Bosh is good but still light in the pants. Never the less. If you are the GM and you call that shot I’m with you. Bosh it is. Question is can Bosh defend the middle. We know that he can finish and keep his man at home so he doesn’t rotate out to Joe... we know he can run...but can he shut down the lane which is a green light thoro-fare under Z I couldnt have enjoyed you more Snow! I’ve gained a lot from you. You are a class act. I appreciate you. I do however slightly and underlines the word slightly disagree with you on the Jsmoove trade. If he develops his mid-long range shots he will be a monster. He’s not bad now. Working on that shot (remember he’s straight out of high school) will make him a superstar. Chris Bosh is good but still light in the pants. Never the less. If you are the GM and you call that shot I’m with you. Bosh it is. Question is can Bosh defend the middle. We know that he can finish and keep his man at home so he doesn’t rotate out to Joe… we know he can run…but can he shut down the lane which is a green light thoro-fare under Z

]]> By: BillyWhiteShoes http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4067 BillyWhiteShoes Tue, 12 May 2009 17:49:26 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4067 I agree with Syd. I'll take the job of shocking him everytime he gets 3 ft away from the paint. I agree with Syd. I’ll take the job of shocking him everytime he gets 3 ft away from the paint.

]]> By: law dawg http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-3/#comment-4044 law dawg Tue, 12 May 2009 17:08:33 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4044 all respect due to bibby, the hawks should let him go and sign jarrett jack as the next point guard. he's young and is just entering his prime. all respect due to bibby, the hawks should let him go and sign jarrett jack as the next point guard. he’s young and is just entering his prime.

]]> By: Syd http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/11/hawks-take-a-step-forward-but-leave-questions/comment-page-2/#comment-4026 Syd Tue, 12 May 2009 16:46:43 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=1078#comment-4026 Woodson needs to put a shock collar on Jsmoove. Watching him shoot from outside 10 feet makes a person cringe. Good job this year Hawks. Keep improving. Woodson needs to put a shock collar on Jsmoove. Watching him shoot from outside 10 feet makes a person cringe. Good job this year Hawks. Keep improving.

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