Hawks may have finally found their point guard: Jeff Teague
Jeff Teague has been solid as the Hawks' emergency starter at point guard this series since replacing the injured Kirk Hinrich.
After an inspiring win over Chicago on Sunday night, the Hawks are all even in their second-round playoff series against the top-seeded Bulls going into Game 5 in Chicago. But regardless of how the rest of this series plays out, there’s one important positive that is being overshadowed when it comes their future: They may have found a legitimate starting point guard in Jeff Teague.
Teague couldn’t get off the bench for Mike Woodson. He couldn’t get off the bench for Larry Drew either, which prompted the Hawks to deal for Kirk Hinrich when they sent away Mike Bibby. When Hinrich was injured at the end of the Orlando series and scratched for the second round, few expected Teague would be a competent replacement.
But through four games in this series, Teague probably has been the Hawks’ best and most consistent player. He has used his speed and is gaining more confidence in running the offense and guarding the NBA’s MVP, Derrick Rose.
“I have to give Jeff Teague a lot of credit,” Joe Johnson said after Sunday’s 100-88 win. “He has really stepped up and played big in this series. He had a few big defensive plays where he got steals and came down the court and he maybe could’ve taken the shot. But he pulled out and ran the offense. That’s big for a second-year guard. He’s been unbelievable.”
Hinrich, who could be available for the Eastern Conference finals if the Hawks go on to upset the Bulls, said his replacement is “playing great. He’s taken advantage of his opportunity. He’s been solid, good defender.”
Surprised?
“As long as he would just go out and play and not worry about the scenario or anything like that, I thought he would be just fine,” he said. “Obviously he has the ability and he’s fast and he can finish at the rim.”
After all of the franchise’s miscalculations at point guard, it could be that the search is finally over.
By Jeff Schultz
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hawks fan 12
May 9th, 2011
9:49 am
Teague!!!!!!!! my boy playin ball!
hawks fan 12
May 9th, 2011
9:49 am
and i was first!!!!!!1
D. Rose
May 9th, 2011
9:56 am
Sample size gentlemen. Sample size.
Baller
May 9th, 2011
9:56 am
I’m turd
Vol_In_Ohio
May 9th, 2011
9:57 am
He has been great to watch. Might be done 4-0 if he wasn’t playing almost the entire game. My question is whether or not he’s a good enough distributor of the ball. Will he get enough assists?
We know he plays great D, can slash to the hoop, and hit some mid-rangers. Maybe the assists don’t matter as much on a team like this when you’ve got JJ, Smoove, and Al picking up assists from their spots.
Trojan
May 9th, 2011
10:01 am
Hinrich, JC and Bibby are exactly assist machines. Teague is going to be exactly what the Hawks need. LD is too stubburn to see that. We now need a more physical center and a small forward. We also need to have better coaching than we have had.
Will Hawks management recognize that? We we address our weaknesses or will we simply wait to see who is available for the minimun in the offseason.
Trapper John
May 9th, 2011
10:06 am
Great to see this young man step it up and turn it on when it counts the most! Sometimes an opportunity is all you need. Love Captain Kirk, but you can’t have too many great players if you want the title.
elevator
May 9th, 2011
10:06 am
His defense in the 4th quarter, with the two steals late, was the diffence last night. Josh Smith …wtf. Why not bring that every night? And ZA Za had some big boards.
Twest
May 9th, 2011
10:07 am
Hey Jeff imagine IF…IF…IF all 5 starters and Jamal all played well in the same game it would be a sight to see and for sure a dominant squad!! ( Yes that’s a big, gigantic if but man oh man) You feel me!
Andy
May 9th, 2011
10:08 am
No question–Teague has exceeded expectations. He has been an asset to the Hawks. Hopefully he can keep it up, and start to be a leader on the floor. The Hawks need someone to get the offense started and keep the ball moving–we have too many guys that are content to just throw up a contested outside shot.
DMR
May 9th, 2011
10:09 am
Teague is only in his second year. His development has been stifled by coaches who won’t give him the minutes to develop his game. Teague has earned the starting point guard position in my opinion, going into next season. The Hawks could have a great foundation in Teague, Horford, and Crawford.
You have to trade great talent to get great talent in the NBA…it’s just that simple. Shake up the lineup for next season. Send Marvin Williams packing and possibly use Josh Smith as trade bait.
Andy
May 9th, 2011
10:11 am
Now we need to get Marvin to develop a little hook shot–with that big rump and those long, gangly arms he could shoot it over most of the guys that guard him. Am I right?
Joe's Johnson
May 9th, 2011
10:11 am
what is it with Hawks head coaches not knowing what it is they have on their bench? We “threw in” Jordan Crawford in the Heinrich trade and he played well when given a chance in Washington. Luckily now we are playing Teague.
Hawks need to run w/ Teague in 2012 as the starter and Heinrich can come in off then bench assuming Jamal Crawford’s role – yes, Crawford will leave for more money.
Hawks should start focusing on Dwight Howard’s impending free agency in 2012 and get in position to make a run at him – not sure if we can because of possibly being “capped” out – but Hawks should try.
You gotta figure Dwight Howard would consider the Hawks given he grew up in the A-T-L. Anyway, as my buddy Jerry Macquire would say, …….”THAT’S THE PLAN!!!!!!!”……
Nathan D
May 9th, 2011
10:12 am
Yeah he is Teague is a beast now we have our point guard, shooting guard, and power foward position known for the next 5 yrs. Now we need to know is Josh our 3 and get a Center. Send marvin out for a center.
Joe's Johnson
May 9th, 2011
10:12 am
check that, it was Tom Cruise’s other role, Lt. Caffey from “A Few Good Men” that said that.
PMC
May 9th, 2011
10:13 am
It would make me feel pretty good going foward if Teague did keep this up was the starter and they still had Hinrich to come off the bench.
Jamal and Hinrich coming off the bench could pay huge dividends.
DP
May 9th, 2011
10:16 am
It’s a good thing Hinrich got hurt and Drew was forced to play Teague or the Hawks likely would have dumped him in the offseason, then watched him turn out to become a good player with his new team. What does it say about Larry Drew that he played a washed up Mike Bibby, who could neither guard anybody or act as a legitimate point guard on offense, for half a season while Teague languished on the bench?
We’re now seeing the Jeff Teague that those of us who watched him play for Wake Forest remember. I remember him torching a UNC team that ended up winning the national championship for 34 points in an upset win. Ty Lawson, who is quick as anybody, couldn’t stay in front of Teague. Finally the Hawks have a point guard who can break down a defense and either finish or get an open shot for a teammate. Now if they’ll just put the ball in his hands in late game situations instead of having him hand it off to Joe Johnson and run to the nearest corner to let Joe play 1 on 5.
west side wizard
May 9th, 2011
10:16 am
He played great when we made the deal for Heinrich. Gotta get your chance before you can show whatcha got. To complete these days, you gotta have a quality point guard. We got one. Teague!
TheAntiMe
May 9th, 2011
10:17 am
I was going to be a wise guy and say, “Well… isn’t that why they drafted him two years ago to begin with?” But the fact is that it seems that neither Larry Drew nor Woody got the memo. Also, when you consider the fact that the Hawks have had seemingly no interest in developing other recent first round picks such as Acie Law IV and Jordan Crawford, I must respectfully change my wise guy response to a more positive, “Way to hang in there, Jeff Teague!!!”
FJR
May 9th, 2011
10:17 am
It’s crazy that he all the sudden became a really talented player in the playoffs, while he wasn’t good enough to get anything more than mop up time against inferior opponents in the regular season.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 9th, 2011
10:18 am
F-ck sample size. First of all Teague has done this all year whenever he has received playing time. Secondly consider the situation and the quality of opponent. I agree that he has to work on his ability to set up his teammates, but he’s in his second year and that will come in time. He’s a more athletic version of Tony Parker. Nothing against Kirk, and I wouldn’t wish injury on anyone, but if Kirk hadn’t been injured who knows how this franchise would have found a way to screw this up. That injury was a blessing in disguise.
Gwalk34
May 9th, 2011
10:22 am
I hate that we gave up so much when our future point guard was already sitting on our OWN bench! I hope we can overcome this trade. I am happy to be a Hawks fan and good luck in the rest of this series.
Andy
May 9th, 2011
10:24 am
Amen Najeh. The playoffs are where careers are made. People will remember how Jeff Teague stepped in and played well against the MVP on the winningest team in the league. If Teague’s play in this series doesn’t convince Drew that the man can play, then Drew needs to go.
Ernest
May 9th, 2011
10:25 am
Would anyone consider Pau Gasol for Josh Smith? The Lakers want to get faster and we want a bigger presence in the middle.
More rest?
May 9th, 2011
10:25 am
Is it possible he is playing so well only because he is fresh? He has been sitting on the bench a lot and his legs are well rested compared to the guys that have played 80-90 games already.
Steve
May 9th, 2011
10:26 am
I always wondered why Teague didn’t play more. The way he is playing now is basically the same way that he played in college, and the guy was ridiculously good at the college level. At first, I thought that his game must not play very well in the NBA. But, I’m now wondering if the coaching staff simply didn’t realize how good Teague really is. Kind of silly.
Kaye
May 9th, 2011
10:26 am
TEAGUE FOR MVP!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTY074F6Oio
TheAntiMe
May 9th, 2011
10:31 am
Is it possible he is playing so well only because he is fresh? He has been sitting on the bench a lot and his legs are well rested compared to the guys that have played 80-90 games already.
lmao – Wow, I guess that Larry Drew has been saving Jeff Teague all of this time to keep a 22 year-old dude’s legs from wearing out. It looks like Larry Drew is a genius, after all.
TheAntiMe
May 9th, 2011
10:34 am
Sorry, but you can’t expect me to go all day without being a wise guy, can you?
Justin
May 9th, 2011
10:38 am
Actually I think it’s the opposite. He’s playing this well in spite of not having the chance to truly get into game shape. In the playoffs, you have plenty of rest days. But it’s remarkable that Teague’s lungs have been in good enough shape to go from not playing at all to playing over 40 minutes against a player as well-conditioned and as fast as D. Rose. Legs come into play more when you’re talking about jump shots on back-to-back games or on players who are in the mid-30’s. Think about it, the players who win the championship every year play more games than anybody and it doesn’t have a perceivable effect on their play.
Truth
May 9th, 2011
10:38 am
I dont think the Hawks would trade Josh Smith
I think Liberty will keep Teague.Zaza. Smith. Horford and Joe.
They will probably go after a Starting C and get rid of Jamal.
heartofdarkness
May 9th, 2011
10:38 am
Would like to see development over the summer on his jump shot, running the pick and roll and distributing on the man advantage fast break, if J.T. is going to be the starter next year. I sense Teague has been the offensive player given room as the Bulls try to stifle JJ and Crawford. Certainly, to this point in the series, Teague has been the antidote to the Bulls team defense. Now he has the momentum, you watch to see if he can continue to add to it.
phil
May 9th, 2011
10:41 am
Isn’t Teague the same guy who was torched for 44 the game before last? Why must we always annoint these guys as the next Bob Cousy, next Magic Johnson or whomever before they’ve really ever done anything?
Look at Jason Heyward now with the Braves….Hall of Fame before he ever faced the first pitch….the guy has not lived up to the ridiculous expectations as few can….
Starting point guard savior? And if he falls on his face these next 2 games? Let me guess….fire the coach, dump Teague, bring back Bibby?
2-2 in the conference semis is waaaay beyond where I ever thought this team would be. They can beat nearly anybody when Smith shows up and plays with some sense. THE PROBLEM IS that he’s just as likely to come out in game 5 and loaf, screw around and pout as he is to play hard and kick some butt….
Game 5 decides this series….we have to win this game, period, or it’s essentially over in 7….we all know that deep down….
I trust we’re taking the ole lunch pail with us back to Chicago….then again, this is the Hawks….who knows what to expect.
phil
May 9th, 2011
10:42 am
2-2…who would’ve thunk it.
Zing
May 9th, 2011
10:44 am
Teague’s problem was that he joined the Hawks right when they got good. Smith, Marvin, Childress (remember him?) all got lots of playing time early because the Hawks were horrible when they were drafted. Glad to see Teague shine–hope it lasts.
Joey
May 9th, 2011
10:45 am
Can’t believe fans still calling for a”legimate” center.
Anybody noticed the teams (Lakers, Magic) with the best and biggest big men are home watching the playoffs on tv?
Chris
May 9th, 2011
10:46 am
M-V-TEAGUE!!!
Bill
May 9th, 2011
10:46 am
The grass always looks greener from a distance….Jeff was right under their nose and they couldn’t see his ability….what does that tell you about management?
Jeff needs to play==Excitement!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trojan
May 9th, 2011
10:51 am
Bibby was literally the worst PG in the NBA. Really, that is the truth. We had someone like Teague on the bench never playing and not being developed. What does that say about LD and his ability to think?
Truth
May 9th, 2011
10:51 am
Bill,
This is the same management/ownership that passed on CP3 and D-Will when they needed a PG.
Instead they stocked on Forwards
Bill
May 9th, 2011
10:54 am
agree Truth and Trojan……..Management/ownership…sucks
Truth
May 9th, 2011
10:54 am
Why are people bashing LD?
Sometimes ownership makes the moves. When you are paying BB millions of dollars, he will get more playing time than a rookie/2nd year player
Management didnt want to admit their mistake (Bibby) so they got rid of him in a trade and had to play the veteran.
Heck most rookies dont play right away if there is a veteran that makes more $$$$$
Ted M
May 9th, 2011
10:55 am
What’s wrong w/the coaches not to be able to see Teague can play?
Beast from the East
May 9th, 2011
10:55 am
If Teague can develop his longe range jump shot in the off-season then he will be awesome. He’s played nothing short of fantastic in this series. Solid defense, very few turnovers and he can drive the lane on anyone. Way to shine when given the opportunity, Jeff!
Truth
May 9th, 2011
10:56 am
Heck Kobe Bryant didnt start most games until his 3rd year
Ted M
May 9th, 2011
10:56 am
The ref should not have stopped the Holyfield fight in the 10th
FSII
May 9th, 2011
10:58 am
Jeff Teague’s always shown flashes when he had a chance and consistency comes with playing time.
Andy,
Yes, you are correct in my mind, I remember how well Teauge played as the Kirk deal played out and for some reason; can’t put the new guy on the bench because you traded for him to start, maybe; Teague was back on the bench.
phil
May 9th, 2011
10:58 am
Fire LD…
Holyfield is 48 years old…let’s get real, please…
jhawk
May 9th, 2011
10:59 am
The bulls are a soft, 1 man team—the hawks win this series in 7–take it to the bank. Hawks v. Heat for the finals.
Truth
May 9th, 2011
11:04 am
Bulls will never make the Finals. They have the Utah Jazz rejects who could never make Finals
Ted M
May 9th, 2011
11:06 am
the Holyfield fight was at least an entertaining fight to watch. but yep your right, he was fighting flabby old white guy w/64 losses and couldn’t knocking him out. How he could possible think he could still be the undisputed champ is beyond me…he must be literally be delusional.
Truth
May 9th, 2011
11:10 am
He has 100 kids to feed.
How can you be bankrupt. He made MILLIONs
Khao$
May 9th, 2011
11:12 am
Woody is the reason Teague has been underdeveloped. He crushes young guards (Salim, Acie). By the time Drew got him, his confidence was so shaken, he was a shell of his former college self. Now that he’s in a position where he doesn’t have to worry about getting yanked, he’s stepped up.
Woody was here three years to long.
Ryan
May 9th, 2011
11:17 am
ALl this ‘Trade Josh Smith!!!!” talk is beyond absurd. We need JOsh smith to be any good. YOu get rid of Josh smith, this team is pedestrian at best.
TheAntiMe
May 9th, 2011
11:19 am
He has 100 kids to feed.
How can you be bankrupt. He made MILLIONs
lol – For a moment there, Truth, I thought you were speaking of Osama bin Laden.
phil
May 9th, 2011
11:31 am
Holyfield has always been delusional….who cares anymore anyway….
As for the Hawks, I wouldn’t be too sure about them winning anything here. They have to step on the court and bust it for 48 minutes to get anywhere….that’s always iffy with JJ and Smith on the team, not to mention pitiful, inept, helpless, lazy Marvin Williams….
I know this….it’s a wierd and rare year where this thing is fairly wide open….that doesn’t happen in the NBA….we have a shot….will we take it? Doubtful but that’s why they play the games….it’s basically up to JJ and Josh….
phil
May 9th, 2011
11:32 am
But so goes Smith, so goes the team….he has to put forth the effort or else he kills us….play him if he wants to play, sit him when he doesn’t….simple really.
ICECOLD
May 9th, 2011
11:33 am
THEY GOTTA GIVE UP MARVIN NOW FOR SOMEBODY ( ANYBODY ) WITH A EXPIRING CONTRACT SO THEY CAN RESIGN TEAGUE FOR 65 MILLION, AND RESIGN JAMAL CRAWFORD FOR 3 YEARS 35 MILLION.. MARVIN CONTRACT FOR ANYBODY THATS EQUAL WITH AN EXPIRING CONTRACT!!!
LOOK, JOSH STARTED AT THE 3 LAST NIGHT AND HAD A GREAT GAME!!!! THATS OUR 3 .. HE NEEDS TO BE IN THE MIDDLE, THE SMALL FORWARD, SINCE HE DOES IT ALL, HE CANT JUST BE LIMITED TO GUARDING THE POST, HE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO REBOUND AND BLOCK SHOTS FROM THE WEAK SIDE!!
JEFF TEAGUE- NEXT YEAR HE CAN AVERAGE 16 POINTS, 7 ASSIST 2 STEALS AND .07 BLOCKS A GAME!!
THEN WE NEED A CENTER THATS GOING TO AVERAGE 8 POINTS AND 12 REBOUNDS AND 2 BLOCKS A GAME!!! , AND WE STRAIGHT!!!
THE LAKERS ARE KIND OF ABOUT TO BLOW UP THEIR TEAM, GET BYNUM, OR PAUL GASOL.. FOR MARVIN AND ZAZA, OR MARVIN, CASH AND 1ST ROUND PICK. OR MARVIN AND ARMSTRONG OR SOMETHING..
WE WOULD BE STRAIGHT
starting five would be
Jeff Teague
Joe Johnson
Josh Smith
Al Horford
Andrew Bynum ( when he is injured, start collins and let magnum rolle back him up.. )
LETS GO HAWKS!!!!
David
May 9th, 2011
11:33 am
Jury is still out…..lets see him play consistently over a longer period of time – his defense is still sketchy IMO
Sunshine Falcon
May 9th, 2011
11:35 am
I loved the M-V-Teague sign, too.
Given his chance; he has really stepped up!
Dr. Warren
May 9th, 2011
11:41 am
Marvin for Bynum? Sounds great. I’d also like to trade a ‘95 Ford Taurus for a 2011 BMW. Any takers?
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
11:41 am
Cmon Schultzy.
We all know Hinrich will start at PG next year and Teague will be buried on the bench.
Just like in the home game vs. Portland in March when Teague played JUST AS WELL and hardly played in the game after that
Zing
May 9th, 2011
11:48 am
Hawks don’t need to fire LD, LD just needs to sneak into Mike D’Antoni’s office one night and copy his playbook. With Teague running the point and Hinrich and Jamal coming off the bench, this team is BLAZING.
gcs
May 9th, 2011
11:51 am
Does that make Kirk Hinrich the Wally Pipp?
.
TheAntiMe
May 9th, 2011
11:54 am
We all know Hinrich will start at PG next year and Teague will be buried on the bench.
Just like in the home game vs. Portland in March when Teague played JUST AS WELL and hardly played in the game after that.
You could be right, JeJe, but you never know. There could yet be some hope for Teague. After all, if I can recall correctly, shortly after the Hinrich trade when JT started a game out west I do recall that Larry Drew said the he did like Jeff Teague’s package.
yo mama
May 9th, 2011
11:56 am
too many dumb asses in Atlanta cant realize that Josh Smith is the Hawks, its his team, his city. You cant let him go. We do need a true big man at center, but that is a trade in the off season. trade bait can be either joe or jamal. they are expendable, and i would rather see a trade with joe leaving. promote wilkens, and get the big man we need.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
12:01 pm
What people don’t mention either is not only is Teague having an excellent series, but it’s with Derrick Rose guarding him
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
12:06 pm
TheAntiMe,
LD also said Teague will always have a role on this team. He said this when Teague was getting very sparse minutes. To me, that quote means he will never be starting PG for this team.
I would let Craw walk and let Hinrich start at SG or play 6th man and play 30min
Poor Hinrich. Going from team to team with prodigal PGs ahead of him
Truth
May 9th, 2011
12:07 pm
If Lakers get rid of Bynum it will be for D. Howard not Marvin Williams
Some fans here are idiots
Zing
May 9th, 2011
12:08 pm
Barring a total collapse in these next several (hopefully many) games in the playoffs, I think Teague has won the starting PG position. Hinrich’s a good player, but he’s come off the bench the last couple of years and can play multiple positions. With the likely departure of Jamal, they’ll need a new 6th man, and he’s likely it.
PLEASE TRADE JOSH SMITH AFTER SEASON
May 9th, 2011
12:11 pm
BIG UPS TO JEFF!
Chill
May 9th, 2011
12:13 pm
You know. Most of the fans have been clamoring for Teague to play since LAST season. Anyone with any basketball sense knows that this team in particular needed a point guard who could run the floor/break, penetrate the defense, setup his more passive teammates and play good man on man defense. However the hawks dragged their feet in putting him in the lineup because simply put they evaluate talent as well as Charles Barkley hits a golf ball. Teague was on his way to Salim Studamire and Acie Law status if it wasn’t for Hinrich’s injury. As good as he is playing i am Disgusted that it took this long to play him. The only way a player truly gets better, especially a point guard is to actually PLAY THE GAME! What a novel concept.
PLEASE TRADE JOSH SMITH AFTER SEASON
May 9th, 2011
12:15 pm
WHERE WERE THE JOSH SMITH FANS FRIDAY NITE, WHEN HE WAS JACKING UP THOSE AIRBALLS?
decriz
May 9th, 2011
12:16 pm
I’m taking back all the bad things I said about teague. my mistake, hehe.
Anyway, i have a suggestion. why don’t we get Lindsay Hunter to teach Teague best perimeter defense so that Jeff the ‘JET’ can achieve his full potential on defense. They’ve got similar lengths and quickness and i’m sure JET can elevate his D the same way. Lindsay Hunter is probably the best at guard defense so let’s get him. We’ve already got Mark Price for offense and playmaking, let’s also get Lindsay as well.
oldbird
May 9th, 2011
12:17 pm
Why is the headline in ths sports section of ajc.com about a blown call instead of the Hawks being tied 2-2 with the number 1 seed? Is this the first time a call went wrong or was missed in the NBA? Dang, we won by 12, what’s the big deal?
Chill
May 9th, 2011
12:18 pm
Now that Teague has emerged we can sit Bibby and not have to trade him, Jordan Crawford or our #1 pick for next year for some like say Kirk Hinrich, Oh wait a sec…….
oldbird
May 9th, 2011
12:18 pm
By the way, if we could convince Josh to live in the paint instead of the perimeter, he could have thise kinds of nights all the time.
Chill
May 9th, 2011
12:25 pm
Having Jordan Crawford would really come in handy after we fail to resign Jamal Crawford after this years free agency period. See the Domino affect that takes place when you don’t play Teague for two years?? The Hawks Front Office…IT”S FAAAAAANTASCTIC!
adam
May 9th, 2011
12:25 pm
How many times did joe screw around with ball at the perimeter to just pass it to jeff so he could cut inside and score or distribute? I’ve been waiting for larry to figured out jeff should get some playing time all season. Now if he’ll just figure out to coach the talented team he has.
rudy
May 9th, 2011
12:28 pm
stay focus……
Truth
May 9th, 2011
12:31 pm
there is a reason he is an NBA coach.
Everyone needs to chill.
glacialspeed
May 9th, 2011
12:32 pm
Thank goodness the Hawks realized this before doing something stupid like trading Jordan Crawford for a fading veteran point guard. Oh wait.
Truth
May 9th, 2011
12:35 pm
Jordan Crawford would have never been the player he is in Atlanta.
He would have got 10-15 minutes. And probably not had as much freedom.
anyways anyone can go to a bad team and average 20+
Mike Jay
May 9th, 2011
12:38 pm
I find it hard to blame Woodson and LD fro not playing and devolping Teague more. Both in woddoson last year and LD’s current status they need to win to keep their jobs. Without long term confidence from their MGMT in regards to their jobs both coaches were forced to play the lineups that had the best chacne of winning right now and keep their jobs. So why would they play a raw ,albeit talanted rookie who has proven to be inconsistent up unitl now? i wouldn’t take the risk either.
Magic Johnson
May 9th, 2011
12:41 pm
@yo mama
Joe Johnson is not expendable, this team has great chemistry and is winning with Jason Collins clogging for Rose.
I would do Marvin for Thabeet AND sign Al Thornton for $1-2 million a year.
B'Red
May 9th, 2011
12:46 pm
Joe Johnson is a not a supestar, and I’m sick of people calling his that. His is just an average Joe!!!!!!!!
TheAntiMe
May 9th, 2011
12:50 pm
You’re right, JeJe, LD does at times seem to be speaking out of both sides of his mouth. He probably has a very good career ahead of him as a politician after his coaching days.
There are, however, a couple of things going for JT over Kirk Hinrich. With Teague being much younger you would think that he has a lot of potential upside to be shown if given the chance to mature. With Kirk, what you see now is as good as it’s ever going to get.
In my mind though, probably the most important thing that JT has over Kirk is that – other than Joe – the ASG does not impress me as an ownership that likes spending money. I could see where the ASG just may try to impress, strongly even, upon our GM that it just may be much more efficient to lock up Jeff Teague long term and to see about trading Hinrich short term as Hinrich is making 9 mil and Teague is making just a tad under 1.5 mil.
phil
May 9th, 2011
12:51 pm
JJ indeed is no superstar….isn’t that obvious though?
Andrew Bynum? We want him on our team? I think not….Even Magic Johnson called him a thug yesterday….
Chill
May 9th, 2011
12:52 pm
@ Truth
You’re right Jordan crawford probably wouldn’t have as much freedom here as he does now in Washington. However he would provide you with a good punch off the bench. A punch we will need when we fail to resign Jamal…
Also, No not everyone can average 20 points with a bad team….Exhibit A.. Marvin Williams, Exhibit B…Sheldon Williams. The defense rest.
B'Red
May 9th, 2011
12:54 pm
who got paid.
Reggie
May 9th, 2011
1:20 pm
Wait did someone actually suggest Marvin and Hilton Armstrong for Andrew Bynum?…sigh…whoever said that just run in the middle of traffic on 285 right now!
Bill
May 9th, 2011
1:29 pm
J Smith must show up every game not just ever other game…I like LD as Coach but he’s got to demand they do there jobs..not easy when they make millions and LD makes peanuts to compare. He has got to be the boss..come hail are high water. Ownership is ??? Go Hawks kick azzzzz!
DS
May 9th, 2011
1:37 pm
Reggie, I know right? People ask for the dumbest trades here…but I can see something like Marvin and Zaza for Kaman or Marvin for Thabeet. Both teams need a SF. GS has their C on Jordan and Houston doesn’t even care for Thabeet. Neither is the greatest C in the league, but ANYTHING at this point is better than Marvin.
papason
May 9th, 2011
1:41 pm
M Williams needs to be traded for anyone, He is sorry and does not know how to play the game of
basketball.. Sad part is he continues to get the start except for last night… Please Sit his butt down , give the min to Damien at least he hustles…
nique
May 9th, 2011
1:52 pm
No doubt that Teague needs to be starting next year.
FACTS
May 9th, 2011
1:54 pm
Sorry fans we can’t allow Larry Drew & Rick Sund to wiggle their way out of this situation. Bottom line is they are resposible for not giving this kid his fair chance to make contributions to this franchise…bad coaching or mismanagement call it whatever you want….we will never join the elite teams of the NBA until we get some fresh ideas floating around this organization.As for Marvin he is untradeable nobody wants him….we tried to move him before the dealine this year there were no takers….we are very young at all positions take advantage of these assets now…. because in about 5 yrs we may start to look like that Lakers team that got thumped yesterday!!!!!
DS
May 9th, 2011
1:55 pm
*Clippers has their C on Jordan…
decriz
May 9th, 2011
1:56 pm
the best 6th man replacement for Jamal Crawford is Shannon Brown. Highly explosive with great offensive skills and energy, perfect for the ‘Highlight Factory’. Let’s make a move to get him! Jamal Crawford and Marvin Williams for Shannon Brown, Matt Barnes and others. Matt Barnes will at worst give you similar Marvin numbers but he had his moments in Golden State.
ATLtodolavida
May 9th, 2011
1:57 pm
Coast-to-coast Teague is reminiscent of Spud Webb, but a little taller and potential to be even better.
decriz
May 9th, 2011
1:59 pm
@DS you said it man, anything is better than Marvin right now.
why do these Hawks (Joe, Marvin, Jamal) play like sissies? They are all have size, athleticism and strength but are afraid to make strong moves or take it strong to the hoop. Marvin is even longer in terms of overall length/standing reach than Josh or Al but he plays far smaller than his ’size’. There a lot of smaller guards who play ‘bigger’ than him.
AceDawg
May 9th, 2011
2:03 pm
Teague, even in limited glimpses, seemed to have a good knack for passing and ball movement. I imagine that on top of his coaches not giving him a chance, the Atlanta veteran culture of isolation, individualized play of Joe Johnson and J Crawford did not play well to Teague’s comfort level. He seemed to decide that he only had this moment to prove his worth, and I think he has shown the heart and skill to be a legit NBA starter. Now that he’s getting a chance, I think the Hawks players are buying into his ball movement too. As for his defense, Rose has still make him look bad a good bit, but that is probably true for all point guards, and especially considering Teague hasn’t played enough against a guy like that to be fully ready in the heat of the playoffs. I’m a big fan – Go Teague!
decriz
May 9th, 2011
2:05 pm
Teague has to continue taking it strong to the basket or making strong moves or being in constant motion. It’s the perfect remedy against ISO-JOE and stagnant passive basketball we’ve all come to hate.
J W
May 9th, 2011
2:10 pm
Well, some writers and fans may think so; and management does, as far as the contract and payouts are concerned, but unless and until the Coach and fellow players adopt this way ot thinking, this will not be a team that achieves total potential.
FACTS
May 9th, 2011
2:11 pm
@ Acedawg
Actually these guys are very familiar with each they both played each other quite a bit in AAU games they are from the same area ( Teague from Indiana & Rose from Illinois). As for making Teague look bad on a few plays, I think Rose has done that to just about every PG in the league this year! Teague won’t back down from Rose at all…he has seen this opponent many times before.
FACTS
May 9th, 2011
2:16 pm
Hey Hawks fans after just having watched the NFL Draft & hearing experts label past picks as ” A Bust” would it be fair to label Marvin Williams one…..considering were he was picked in the NBA Draft that year? I’m just saying……hmmm
Kelvin
May 9th, 2011
2:28 pm
We traded two first round draft picks for a point guard we already had. Mike Bibby was killing us because he couldn’t play defense and couldn’t distribute. He was basically a spot up shooter playing the point position and Jeff Teague couldn’t get on the court in front of this guy. What the hell are these coaches looking at? Keep up the good work Teague; you are succeeding in spite of not because of the coaching staff.
Basketball Jones
May 9th, 2011
2:37 pm
Keep Jeff Teague Free!!!!!
I CARE
May 9th, 2011
2:40 pm
Marvin Williams finishes plays w/ 0% expertise and 100% hope & prayer !
joey1
May 9th, 2011
2:43 pm
hawks played with such energy and heart last night. if they play like that josh driving to the whole the hawks can be a elite team, but the need to be more consistent.. hawks like i said in 6 ..hawks against boston east con . finals what a rematch that will be….
CONVEY
May 9th, 2011
2:49 pm
Teague is playing great. As he gets more playing time and confidence he will be even greater. ATL is a stronger team with more scoring threats. Josh is a late bloomer but better late than never.
Of course there are a lot of high expectations but team chemistry makes the difference with playoff teams. I believe that he can become an All Star and pick up a lot of triple doubles if he stops focusing on averaging twenty points a game. His points will come if he hustles and stays combative around the rim. (Reference my Josh Smith/Mark Bradley blog comments) Imagine what this same team would have been like if the Hawks had never gotten rid of Jason Terry (Who they got nothing in return for) As we witnessed him lead the Mavericks (9 three pointers) in Sweeping the LA Fakers. You have to really wonder what were they thinking because he is still a great role player that carried Atlanta when they had literally no talent. Potato Couches and Monday Morning Douche Bags, quit showing your ignorance. Championship teams are not built by taking away key players from the talent pool The key is to add more talent without giving your stars away. If you want to get rid of someone, fire who ever keeps sleeping on the top free agents and who drafted Marvin when they could have gotten Chris Paul, or who drafted Sheldon Wlliams, A.C, Law and Salim Stoudimire.
Let us hope that Teague will be different and help us forget.
dawggone
May 9th, 2011
2:50 pm
Is Marvin Williams still in the league and if so what team does he play for.
steve
May 9th, 2011
3:08 pm
We NEED to keep Jamal next year. How many times this year and even in the playoffs has the offense fallen apart and Jamal has kept us in the game till everyone else decided to start hitting shots again. That said, he wants more money and we know our fabulous ownership group won’t give it to him. (What a shame, imagine if we could keep this group for a whole year with both Kirk AND our newfound point guard Teague. We might even challenge for a title.) But the reality is that isn’t going to happen. What this playoff has shown me is that (I know if kills me to say this about the second pick in the whole damn draft, ahead of both Chris Paul and Deron Williams) Marvin Williams is a BUST! He is little more than a backup small forward and not even a very good one at that. Somebody like that we can pick up for peanuts in the off season as a free agent. He hasn’t done crap all playoffs and really, have we missed him? NO!. So, next year we have 2 great shooting guards, Joe and Jamal (and Joe can even slide over to small forward against some teams) and 2 good to great point guards (Kirk and Teague). We just give Marvin away for nothing to anybody willing to take on his $6 million or so salary (what a joke) and use that money to help sign Jamal. We use Joe and JSmoove at small forward. We sign a cheap free agent backup small forward who can play good defense (we don’t need any defense from him). Now maybe we can challenge for a title.
steve
May 9th, 2011
3:10 pm
Sorry, meant we don’t need any OFFENSE from a backup small forward
Jay Dubu
May 9th, 2011
3:14 pm
If JT and JC2 develope to potential, it bodes well for the Hawks’ scouting and drafting of players, which means that this team will have room to grow.
Provided there’s no lockout next season, the Hawks will move a couple of players (marvin Williams and maybe Crawford). If they do a good job replacing them, this team maybe on it’s way.
Joe11
May 9th, 2011
3:29 pm
Trade Josh and Marvin for Bynum!!
joey1
May 9th, 2011
3:35 pm
hawks played with such energy and heart last night. if they play like that josh driving to the whole the hawks can be a elite team, but the need to be more consistent.. hawks like i said in 6 ..hawks against boston east con . finals what a rematch that will be….
CONVEY
May 9th, 2011
3:48 pm
Are we watching the same team and the same games? Crawford makes big shot after big shot when it is really needed and a lot of you are still wanting to get rid of him. For who? Crawford is the Hawks best three point shooter. A consistent scorer off the bench. Need I remind you (Last years NBA 6 man of the year) Guys please,…What ever that is, you need to blow it out. Enough of the insanity. Pay him and keep him in a Hawks jersey or he will be the 6 man of the year again for some other team just like Jason Terry.
Seriously
May 9th, 2011
3:59 pm
Bynum is a punk. Even Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn and Dennis Rodman would have been embarrassed by that cheap shot he pulled last night.
bigeasy830
May 9th, 2011
4:01 pm
Trade Mavin and Josh for D. Howard.
bigeasy830
May 9th, 2011
4:02 pm
Trade Mavin for a sack of beans.
bigeasy830
May 9th, 2011
4:02 pm
I meant Marvin
tyger
May 9th, 2011
4:13 pm
tyger
May 2nd, 2011
3:19 pm
Hawks in 7, here’s why?
1. LD will devise a D to neutralize Rose. I suggest a zone blitz.
2. Hawks mentally/physically/spiritually tougher after Magic series.
3. Individual matchups are pretty even overall.
4. JJ’s playing better, his domination of Korver/Brewer is key.
5. Teague contributes after watching Rocky I, II, III, IV.
6. Damian ain’t scared to throw ‘dem bows.
7. Smoove/Deng is a good matchup, younger legs prevail in 7.
8. Horford has Noah’s number.
9. Big lineup will neutralize Noah, Thomas, Boozer.
10. Watson scares me.
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rk
May 9th, 2011
4:21 pm
I agree that JT has done well given a chance, but he is still not the solution to the Hawks at PG. He is just another guard like JJ and JC who is good at getting his own shot. Just like those guys he does not create for others. Think how good JS and AH would be if we had Chris Paul, D. Williams or Ray Felton point guards we could have had instead of Marvin.
JSS
May 9th, 2011
4:33 pm
@ Davenpoop…
Regarding Teague, you’ve been one of his most ardent sponsors on the real Hawks blogs. I like the kid; ask Jeff Schultz about my “Wizard of Oz” photo shop one day… Still, we’ve got to get him to play some D and really set-up the offense instead of flip flopping with Joe (who handles and starts it more) in the half court… Just a thought on my part…
Zing
May 9th, 2011
4:36 pm
Hey Steve @3:08– You KNOW that as soon as we trade Marvin away, he’s going to have some kind of crazy breakthrough season, don’t you? That’s the rule around here…
And maybe my feelings will change over the summer, but what I saw out of Bynum is a player with issues. No thank you.
Zing
May 9th, 2011
4:40 pm
Regardless of whether the Hawks beat the Bulls–and I really hope they do, of course–what this series has shown me is that the Bulls are not the juggernaut that they were made out to be. At this point, I don’t see them touching the Heat (or the Celtics). The Hawks, on the other hand, could compete with both those teams.
clancy
May 9th, 2011
4:45 pm
Whoever suggested JT is doing this while guarded by D Rose, as if that says anything, hasn’t paid much attention to how the MVP plays defense!
JT is playing really well. I think it does get overstated, but I guess that’s understandable considering how long people have waited to see him get his chance. I personally would put him at solid and showing he can be a definite rotation player at worst going forward. The way the defense operates, I think he probably fits OK as PG – this system wouldn’t make great use of a traditional set-up point. Under the circumstances, he’s played better than the org had a right to expect – but objectively it’s still not more than solid (overall). He’s had some great moments.
Kirk does seem to be “cursed” with an awful lot of mentoring – but I think he wants to coach post-career, so it probably doesn’t hurt in the long run. I think he’d be a great coach.
SwagKing
May 9th, 2011
4:56 pm
I’ve been saying start J.T since last year (the last game vs Cleveland). He is a very good player and I am glad that he is finally getting his chance. We should have kept Jordan Crawford though
mike
May 9th, 2011
5:03 pm
“After all of the franchise’s miscalculations at point guard, it could be that the search is finally over.”
WOW way to soon to be making that statement Jeff lets what till he at least gets to start 20 games before we say forget about CP3
point-to-the-future !!
May 9th, 2011
5:24 pm
D-Rose ? Who cares ?!?!?!? We’ve got Jeff Teague…..wow, talk about steppin up….go get em young man, you have been an outstanding. Um, can you say “long term deal” ???? Hawks owners, get out your check book !!!!!!!!!! This boy is a baller, he is a gamer.
PD
May 9th, 2011
5:26 pm
They should have showed some balls and played the kid like they said they would at the beginning of the season. That way they could have kept Jordan Crawford and the 2011 1st Round Pick. Everything truly happens for a reason
L.A. Mont
May 9th, 2011
5:39 pm
Offseason trade possibility: Lakers need to get young and athletic. Hawks need a center. Both players “maybe” could use a fresh start after playing inconsistent in playoffs. Trade Josh Smith to the Lakers for Pao Gasol. I don’t know salaries how it would work if you had to “throw in” someone, but it make sense to me.
Reggie
May 9th, 2011
5:55 pm
Ok since we all throwing out crazy trade ideals the only one i kinda like is the Chris Kaman one…somehow we gotta get Venus Williams outta here…yea i said Venus because Marvin means he’s a man on the court and we all know that’s not true. Ok Marvin and ZaZa for Chris Kaman. Lets hope the Clippers have zero tape on Venus.
YourPoliticalAnimal
May 9th, 2011
6:06 pm
Shows us how blind leadership can be . . . this young man can rock and roll, and they’d better not bench him if and when Hinrich returns . . . Joe Johnson would do well to follow his example . . . and give him a share of his paycheck . . . which he clearly doesn’t deserve . . .
DHD
May 9th, 2011
6:37 pm
Good grief…he would have been the point this year if the coach had a clue. Somebody asked the other day…what is Josh Smith doing? The REAL question is what is the coach doing. When Josh shoots a couple of those stupid shots, sit his rear down. think about what a REAL coach would have done. This is the owners’ fault for not hiring a real coach.
BigDawg
May 9th, 2011
7:05 pm
Correction, Evander made hundreds of millions! Sad what a lack of education gets you. Ask Tyson, Vick, Hammer, Dorsett, O.J. and others who declared bankruptcy. I can’t imagine how one can spend millions of dollars and declare bankruptcy. Most people don’t make a million dollars in their lifetime!
Big Ray
May 9th, 2011
7:10 pm
Didn’t think so to begin with, but the fact is that Hinrich’s injury has been a boon to the Hawks.
Teague has emerged, and done so in fine fashion. You can “sample size” all you want, but playing well in the 2nd round of the playoffs in EACH GAME of the series is something a lot of veterans can’t lay claim to.
Teague is here. When’s the last time we had a point guard that can not only outrun everybody but the League’s MVP, but will also dunk the ball every chance he gets?
Oh, and how about that 3-to-1 turnover ratio…in the playoffs…against the League MVP?
Yeah. He’s a baller. No question. Teague haters are probably STILL in the closet right about now. Afraid to come out and get dunked on.
marvin williams
May 9th, 2011
7:12 pm
Its hard to play with a butt this big. Gee guys, have you all seen how I walk?
bo
May 9th, 2011
7:24 pm
This team scares me but I think we win the series
tremaine
May 9th, 2011
7:34 pm
“When Hinrich was injured at the end of the Orlando series and scratched for the second round, few expected Teague would be a competent replacement.”
Plenty of guys on this blog knew Teague was ready, thats why we been calling for him to start all season. BUT IT’S NICE TO SEE YOU FINALLY ON THE TEAGUE TRAIN!
bigcalidawg
May 9th, 2011
7:50 pm
He’s doin’ it at the highest level, facing the “current” MVP, (Which I agree is the MVP).
He’s stepped his game up. I have been worried, especially after Ed Gray………
YourPoliticalAnimal
May 9th, 2011
8:54 pm
Now watch the Hawks trade him for some no-name journeyman . . . and watch Teague end up on an NBA championship team . . . it’s just like the Hawks to screw the pooch . . .
Not Really
May 9th, 2011
9:08 pm
Teague is not intelligent enough to lead a team’s offense which is what a true point does. Teague is able to score because he is a no effect player. Chicago’s defensive resources are applied to JJ, JC and JSmoove. Teague and Horford cant beat you so they are not commanding any special scheming. I dont want to dismiss the Fact, that teague is fast(hes the youngest)quick,(hes the youngest) and error prone(hes the youngest.) Being quick and fast does not a point guard make. That is like having the right physical qualifications to Join the marines. It does not make you a marine. Whats in your heart head and soul does.
I cant account for Teagues soul or heart, but I can see that hes not the brightest bulb in the room. and doesnt appear to have what it takes to distribute the ball and run an offense.
Teague aint it.
Silver Surfer
May 9th, 2011
9:11 pm
Two quick points:
Point 1: I’m very pleased with the job Coach Drew has done as a first year NBA head coach. He gave opportunities to Jason Collins and Jeff Teague this season. During the season (apparently many of you have forgotten) when Teague was given an opportunity, he had flashes of solid play. However, as a young player, this is to be expected. As a new coach, Drew could not put his job on the line with this player until a more consistent pattern of play evidenced itself. As the season wore on, Drew gave Teague the playing time as it was warranted. I say Teague’s present stellar play is a direct result of the confidence placed in him this season by Coach Drew.
Point 2: We need to give Coach Drew credit for another (possibly the single most important) move that he made this year. By inserting Jason Collins in the starting lineup against certain teams (particularly the Magic), he completely changed the dynamics of the Hawks team. This move freed up the other players to take care of their positional business.
GO HAWKS!!!
Billy D Kidd
May 9th, 2011
9:12 pm
Woodson and Drew have been working with Teague for quite some time. Well he can score because nobody takes him as a threat. But hes not an orchestrator and hes not the point guard to lead the hawks.
JC
May 9th, 2011
9:27 pm
WAY TO PLAY HAWKS!! WAY TO DEFEND YOUR HOME COURT! NOW IT’S OFF TO CHICAGO TO HOPEFULLY WIN THERE AND CLOSE IT OUT IN GAME 6 BACK IN THE “BIG A-T-L” GO HAWKS!!!!
JC
May 9th, 2011
9:29 pm
HOW GOOD WAS JEFF TEAGUE LAST NIGHT??? WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO KIRK, I JUST THINK TEAGUE IS HOT RIGHT NOW AND NEEDS TO STAY IN THE LINE-UP REGARDLESS IF KIRK IS READY TO PLAY OR NOT..JOSH SMITH, JOE JOHNSON AND AL HORFORD PLAYED GREAT TOO!! GO HAWKS!!!!
Lon Krueger
May 9th, 2011
10:02 pm
Why do all of the fans always know so much more than the coaches who have been hired by the Hawks ? Why do the Hawks keep hiring these idiots who are too stubborn to give the young players even a whiff of playing time. During the middle of the insanely long season was the time to give this guy some playing time and find out what he could do. Imagine what was possible if he had been playing PG most of the year.
Kaye
May 9th, 2011
10:33 pm
LET’s GO HAWKS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTY074F6Oio
ET
May 9th, 2011
10:33 pm
The Hawks have a long history of screwing up drafts & drafting the rignt man only to let him go. Does anybody remember that the Hawks were the ones to draft Pau Gasol only to trade him before he even played a second for us? I watched Jason Terry score 32 points last night on 9 for 10 shooting from 3 pt range for Dallas. I trust the Hawks will find away to trade away Teague this summer to get somebody that they can use for 2 years before they break down. Their player development is a joke in the Atl. They have screwed up many, many more than they gotten right…
Swingman912
May 9th, 2011
10:36 pm
My fellow bloggers, wat will Teague’s nickname be? Ironically, his initials are JET, and his speed reflects such, but aren’t there too many of those already? I’m goin wit JT 0!
SecondSage
May 9th, 2011
10:41 pm
Teague the Point Guard, WE TOLD YOU THAT A YEAR AGO!!!!!
bigg daddy nard
May 9th, 2011
11:02 pm
I’ve said all along give Teague a chance and see how good he can be finally. Now next year if he puts on 5 to 10lbs of muscle and develope a mid range jumper WACTH OUT NBA!!!!!!!!!!
djthescorpian
May 10th, 2011
2:14 am
ET-I think you’re right. The Hawks have a history of blow major trades and passing up on great talent. I hope the Hawks stayed up to watch the Memphis/Thunder game cause now they see how serious teams are when trying to survive. You literally have to be willing to give your life! Give all you got-and be smart-that’s all any coach would want. I still think the Hawks need to blow up their roster and start next season with younger players. If you look at the ages of some of the role players minus a couple of starters, then the Hawks are already past their prime. Josh may be around, but can be traded with value, because he’s only 25. Teague is young, J. Crawford is getting old. In the NBA, if you’re early to mid-thirties, then you’d better start looking toward the rebuilding future..We’ll take Bynum or Gasol, but not Odom. There are other teams that may have some nice pieces that we want.
Columbus
May 10th, 2011
2:55 am
The coaches had to realize how good he was. How could they not? Drew is not stupid. Maybe he did not feel the confidence in him coming from the staff or maybe was not confident himself. it had to be something that was missing. Something he was not showing in practices….Unless they just thought that a 2nd year guard was too young to run the team. It had to be something right? I mean there is no way he played like this in practice and still did not get decent minutes during the season? Maybe he just needed to know that he was needed and that this was his time and he needed the pressure. I dont know but it had to be something right? No way he played like this in practice and was still riding the pine. Had to be something….right?
odogg32
May 10th, 2011
3:05 am
Those idiots wasted 2 years not playing him. Part of the reason was because Joe Johnson wanted Bibby to start and get all of the minutes. Bibby would pass Joe the ball.
max money
May 10th, 2011
7:21 am
because they are having to carry the team in the playoffs, JJ and Josh will be wanting a huge raise in the offseason if they come back.
Truth
May 10th, 2011
7:21 am
Max money,
you must not follow the Hawks.
Danno
May 10th, 2011
7:31 am
Josh for a Center. I hate to say it.I hate to send a home town kid packing. Sure, he’s had some incredible games for ATL and he has a full highlight reel but I think he’s about as good as he’s going to get (or as good as he’s willing to get). Throw in Marvin as a bonus. Keep Hinrich and JC to come off the bench.
Mark
May 10th, 2011
8:04 am
The sad part is that we wouldn’t have even known what Teague could do if Hinrich had not have gotten hurt. Pathetic Drew! Yet Marvin has gotten chance after chance after chance. Marvin had 0 pt, 0 reb, 0 assist, but he got BLOCKED 4 times
The Horror....the horror...
May 10th, 2011
8:14 am
Wonder why Teague hasnt played more. Was awesome @ Wake…..Guess coaches didnt like him so much.
Double Zero Eight
May 10th, 2011
8:18 am
LD will have no choice except to start Teague next year.
LD will be back as a result of the Hawks playoff success.
ICECOLD
May 10th, 2011
8:59 am
The same people that’s dissing the Marvin and Hilton Armstrong for bynun thing, is not paying attention to what I said.. I said those two cash and a first round pick .. and any way .. I bet yall would he like, acie law and speedy claxton for jamal Crawford… that’s stupid.. your stupid..
All I’m saying is that they need to try something.. all we need is any starting big man that can defend other bigs, and rebound!! We have to try to do something
Just know anything can happen !!!
gt
May 10th, 2011
9:06 am
NBA has gotten like college in respect of point guards. They are becoming more important than the center and you have to have one that can play defense and drive to the basket and see the kick out. Teague has made Josh Smith a better player because he brings the play to the paint instead of the perimeter. He is also still listening to the coach, he wants playing time and has sat on the bench. Not only is he fast but he can twist his body and double pump as well as anyone in the league. This kid is special as long as he plays humble.
HJ
May 10th, 2011
9:22 am
For those that say Teague’s defense has been suspect this series, recognize that chicago’s entire offense is to set screens and picks for Derrick Rose to free him up. Teague’s been fighting through, over and under multiple picks almost every possession. If Rose torched anyone in any game, it was because the help defense wasn’t there or they didn’t switch quickly enough or come out far enough to allow Teague to get back to Rose. Teague’s defense has been solid, with few lapses.
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GrandmaWilliams
May 10th, 2011
12:44 pm
Teague is AWESOME alreday. In this series with Chicago, Teague has OUTPLAYED Derrick Rose, and should be the Hawks starting point guard next year. If Teague doesnt start for now on, LARRY DREW SHOULD BE LINED UP IN FRONT OF A 15-GUN FIRING SQUAD and should be promptly fired. I dont mean a personnel move, i’m talking about bullets from a gun.
adam
May 10th, 2011
3:36 pm
@ Silver Surfer
Yes, clearly larry is a genius for putting in the biggest guy we have to guard players more powerful than the satus quo. And his descision to wait until the later in the season to roll out his master plan was… oh, wait.
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