Comments on: Joe Smith to the Hawks? If it happens, it’s no big deal http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/ The AJC sports columnist is a blogging fool. But you knew that already Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:43:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Latest jump higher basketball news – Basketball player could help Miami | How To Jump Higher http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-209979 Latest jump higher basketball news – Basketball player could help Miami | How To Jump Higher Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:04:16 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-209979 [...] Joe Smith to the Hawks? If it happens, it's no big deal [...] [...] Joe Smith to the Hawks? If it happens, it's no big deal [...]

]]> By: SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Hot NBA Videos.com http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-49306 SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Hot NBA Videos.com Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:48:51 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-49306 [...] Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. According to esteemed colleague and soon-to-be mayor of Smyrna Sekou Smith, Joe Smith hasn’t yet. It wouldn’t bother me if he doesn’t. Because Joe Smith, at this stage of his career, is just another guy named Smith. (Not that guys named Smith can’t be big-time players. Josh Smith(notes) is. And not that a guy named Smith can’t be the best beat writer in the NBA. Sekou is.) But Joe Smith is 34 and has already played for nine different teams. Last season he played for a bad team (Oklahoma City) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds and then went to a good one (Cleveland) and averaged 6.5 and 4.7. And for all of you who are shouting, ‘But he’s a big man! The Hawks need a big man!’ … he’s big only in theory. He’s a power forward. He shoots little jump shots. He’s no taller than Al Horford(notes) and considerably skinnier. Not to mention 11 years older."  [...] [...] Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. According to esteemed colleague and soon-to-be mayor of Smyrna Sekou Smith, Joe Smith hasn’t yet. It wouldn’t bother me if he doesn’t. Because Joe Smith, at this stage of his career, is just another guy named Smith. (Not that guys named Smith can’t be big-time players. Josh Smith(notes) is. And not that a guy named Smith can’t be the best beat writer in the NBA. Sekou is.) But Joe Smith is 34 and has already played for nine different teams. Last season he played for a bad team (Oklahoma City) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds and then went to a good one (Cleveland) and averaged 6.5 and 4.7. And for all of you who are shouting, ‘But he’s a big man! The Hawks need a big man!’ … he’s big only in theory. He’s a power forward. He shoots little jump shots. He’s no taller than Al Horford(notes) and considerably skinnier. Not to mention 11 years older."  [...]

]]> By: tjhook http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-49170 tjhook Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:58:04 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-49170 Mr. Bradley, MOVE AWAY from the desk. Your article puts you in direct violation of the Atlanta Constitution's effort to promote responsible journalism to its readers. STOO-PID writer!! Mr. Bradley, MOVE AWAY from the desk. Your article puts you in direct violation of the Atlanta Constitution’s effort to promote responsible journalism to its readers. STOO-PID writer!!

]]> By: Sautee http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48648 Sautee Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:21:35 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48648 Joe Smith IS an upgrade over Solo BECAUSE Woody will use him. If Woody had the b@lls to use Solo the last couple of years, he MAY have developed into a reliable backup. But Joe is decidedly better, and has all those years of experience. Woody WILL use Joe Smith. He would NOT have used Solo as much. Reason enough right there. Joe Smith IS an upgrade over Solo BECAUSE Woody will use him. If Woody had the b@lls to use Solo the last couple of years, he MAY have developed into a reliable backup. But Joe is decidedly better, and has all those years of experience.

Woody WILL use Joe Smith. He would NOT have used Solo as much.

Reason enough right there.

]]> By: Clayton http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48609 Clayton Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:43:36 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48609 I don't think this is a bad move, the guy is older but the Hawks weren't looking for and and can't afford a star, they have there rotation set with Josh Smith, Hortford, Pach, and Marvin Williams, Joe Smith can help rebound and play defense and gives the bench one more big man. My question is: Is there another one out there better that would sign for the vet minimum? I can't think of one I don’t think this is a bad move, the guy is older but the Hawks weren’t looking for and and can’t afford a star, they have there rotation set with Josh Smith, Hortford, Pach, and Marvin Williams, Joe Smith can help rebound and play defense and gives the bench one more big man. My question is: Is there another one out there better that would sign for the vet minimum? I can’t think of one

]]> By: SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Lancilo USA http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48573 SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Lancilo USA Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:08:34 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48573 [...] Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. According to esteemed colleague and soon-to-be mayor of Smyrna Sekou Smith, Joe Smith hasn’t yet. It wouldn’t bother me if he doesn’t. Because Joe Smith, at this stage of his career, is just another guy named Smith. (Not that guys named Smith can’t be big-time players. Josh Smith(notes) is. And not that a guy named Smith can’t be the best beat writer in the NBA. Sekou is.) But Joe Smith is 34 and has already played for nine different teams. Last season he played for a bad team (Oklahoma City) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds and then went to a good one (Cleveland) and averaged 6.5 and 4.7. And for all of you who are shouting, ‘But he’s a big man! The Hawks need a big man!’ … he’s big only in theory. He’s a power forward. He shoots little jump shots. He’s no taller than Al Horford(notes) and considerably skinnier. Not to mention 11 years older."  [...] [...] Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. According to esteemed colleague and soon-to-be mayor of Smyrna Sekou Smith, Joe Smith hasn’t yet. It wouldn’t bother me if he doesn’t. Because Joe Smith, at this stage of his career, is just another guy named Smith. (Not that guys named Smith can’t be big-time players. Josh Smith(notes) is. And not that a guy named Smith can’t be the best beat writer in the NBA. Sekou is.) But Joe Smith is 34 and has already played for nine different teams. Last season he played for a bad team (Oklahoma City) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds and then went to a good one (Cleveland) and averaged 6.5 and 4.7. And for all of you who are shouting, ‘But he’s a big man! The Hawks need a big man!’ … he’s big only in theory. He’s a power forward. He shoots little jump shots. He’s no taller than Al Horford(notes) and considerably skinnier. Not to mention 11 years older."  [...]

]]> By: SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Newstion.com http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48396 SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Newstion.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:03:09 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48396 [...] the next few years makes the extra cost on the Carroll deal not that large a burden." Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. [...] [...] the next few years makes the extra cost on the Carroll deal not that large a burden." Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. [...]

]]> By: SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Sports News Images and Videos http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48358 SL: Mavs sitting out international comp; another Raps trade? | Sports News Images and Videos Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:20:20 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48358 [...] Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. According to esteemed colleague and soon-to-be mayor of Smyrna Sekou Smith, Joe Smith hasn’t yet. It wouldn’t bother me if he doesn’t. Because Joe Smith, at this stage of his career, is just another guy named Smith. (Not that guys named Smith can’t be big-time players. Josh Smith(notes) is. And not that a guy named Smith can’t be the best beat writer in the NBA. Sekou is.) But Joe Smith is 34 and has already played for nine different teams. Last season he played for a bad team (Oklahoma City) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds and then went to a good one (Cleveland) and averaged 6.5 and 4.7. And for all of you who are shouting, ‘But he’s a big man! The Hawks need a big man!’ … he’s big only in theory. He’s a power forward. He shoots little jump shots. He’s no taller than Al Horford(notes) and considerably skinnier. Not to mention 11 years older."  [...] [...] Mark Bradley, AJC: "It has been reported in many places that Joe Smith(notes) has signed with the Hawks. According to esteemed colleague and soon-to-be mayor of Smyrna Sekou Smith, Joe Smith hasn’t yet. It wouldn’t bother me if he doesn’t. Because Joe Smith, at this stage of his career, is just another guy named Smith. (Not that guys named Smith can’t be big-time players. Josh Smith(notes) is. And not that a guy named Smith can’t be the best beat writer in the NBA. Sekou is.) But Joe Smith is 34 and has already played for nine different teams. Last season he played for a bad team (Oklahoma City) and averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds and then went to a good one (Cleveland) and averaged 6.5 and 4.7. And for all of you who are shouting, ‘But he’s a big man! The Hawks need a big man!’ … he’s big only in theory. He’s a power forward. He shoots little jump shots. He’s no taller than Al Horford(notes) and considerably skinnier. Not to mention 11 years older."  [...]

]]> By: nes http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48334 nes Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:07:23 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48334 Mark talking about the NBA is like ESPN having Berman do the NHL--pathetic. Mark talking about the NBA is like ESPN having Berman do the NHL–pathetic.

]]> By: Pinball34 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2009/08/19/joe-smith-to-the-hawks-if-it-happens-its-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-48332 Pinball34 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:22:02 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/?p=4441#comment-48332 Mark.. get your Cracker nose out of Sekou's hiney... Mark.. get your Cracker nose out of Sekou’s hiney…

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