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MARK MY WORDS!!  Killian Hayes will not slip past 6th at the very latest!  This Hampton talk is not aligning with anything other than fringe projections.

Hayes is going WAY before 8th. If Hawks pick 8th and he’s still there, it’s a no brainer. I think he goes top 5 easily. 

It's hard enough to watch meaningless games when your team has been eliminated from the playoffs.  The only thing I would want to see if the Hawks did play any more games pertaining to this season would be to see the rooks getting more playing time.  But I absolutely do not want to see Trae, Collins, Huerter, or Capela go out there for nothing and possibly get hurt for no reason.  Bring on the lottery and draft!!!

On 5/21/2020 at 10:28 PM, Spud2nique said:

Yup what Jay said. Curious were you gonna pick him 2nd or were just wondering why his name was missing?

While Edwards may wind up being the #1 pick in this draft, it's FAR from certain that he will.  Fact is this draft is lacking that clear #1.  So I wouldn't rule anyone out from this poll for it to be more reflective of how the sports world is seeing this draft class.

I don't see Anthony Edwards as an option.

8 hours ago, AHF said:

Good news.  We will be using light or injections of disinfectant to cure Covid-19.

https://mobile.twitter.com/atrupar/status/1253448500676898818?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1253449320436764674&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheguardiansofdemocracy.com%2Ftrump-asks-if-injecting-body-with-disinfectant-or-light-inside-the-body-can-kill-coronavirus%2F

How did we get here?

 

This seems pretty on par with Trump.  I'm honestly not surprised at all.  And I won't be surprised when his sycophants are too scared to stand up to this lunacy like they would if it were, say, a Democrat president recommending it.

GA

5 hours ago, sturt said:

Watching our HR's weekly Zoom meeting right now. Starting to talk about a "crawl" (phase I) return to campus sometime in May--no earlier than May 1, but probably more likely May 15.

How bout others... what are you hearing about your workplace status/outlook as-of today, 4/22?

I'm an AEMT full time so that obviously hasn't changed a bit throughout all this.  My side jobs however, one being a maintenance technician for 2 Gold's Gyms are opening Friday but they're at least taking the social distancing very seriously....the front desk won't be open and signs are being put on cardio equipment to keep people spaced out.  I don't agree with the owner re-opening but it's a franchise so it's his call.  My other part time, chic-fil-a,  has went to A and B staffs where you work only M, W, F or T, Thurs., Sat, to keep people apart and of course the inside is closed to carryout....drive thru only.  My overall opinion is this is not in agreement with experts in the healthcare field and potentially going to backfire but these business owners are freaking out and willing to take the risk by following our governor's misguided leadership. 

Well our state is beginning to reopen......probably a bit too soon but we'll see.

4 hours ago, bleachkit said:

Yes, as I have stated Fauci et al. use projections based on worst case scenarios. I guess that's their job, because the worst could happen. But I have a feeling many in the know are cautiously optimistic that things are not that bad, and we are on track for a return to normalcy relatively soon. 

I would caution against the "normalcy" statement.  I think it's imperative that people understand that when/if schools reopen in Fall and the vast majority of restrictions on social/physical distancing are removed, we will still, as a society, need to use critical judgment to identify, isolate, and prevent a recurrence from happening.  This isn't going away and there's still a lot of time before we will have  effective treatments and a vaccine.  Best case scenario, our bodies adapt to this virus and it becomes, along with vaccines and treatments, more of a nuisance than the deadly force it is now.

25 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

My husband has been following this stuff since January on BBC World News. I was a little on the skeptical side initially, but he kept talking about it.

Eventually, I took note, that 1st week in March we started gradually preparing, not over buying but - stocking the pantry with a more non perishables, a few extra can goods, taking stock of toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, bath and hand soap, etc. so we didn't have to BUM rush the supermarket to get stuff by the time the State of Emergency was declared.

 

We’re going to have to wipe the slate clean after that statement. 

I'm not the most out-going guy, kind of a homebody really,  and I limit my activity in social media.  I know of nobody that has tested positive yet.  However, last week, a fair number of our patients that we transport to dialysis and other doctor's appointments, were in the hospital.  No idea if it is covid-19 related but these are high risk people so it wouldn't surprise me.

22 hours ago, AHF said:

Some of those things have been born out to have real benefits like acupuncture.
 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/about/pac-20392763

Results

The benefits of acupuncture are sometimes difficult to measure, but many people find it helpful as a means to control a variety of painful conditions.

Several studies, however, indicate that some types of simulated acupuncture appear to work just as well as real acupuncture. There's also evidence that acupuncture works best in people who expect it to work.

Acupuncture has few side effects, so it may be worth a try if you're having trouble controlling pain with more-conventional methods.

This is from the above linked article.  A lot of people that go to psychics are really convinced that they were helped by a person with special supernatural abilities.  There is no real scientific data that demonstrates the efficacy of how acupuncture works other than a placebo effect(which sometimes is great if it enhances your mood and mental well-being).  Some people saying it helped them though is not evidence...at least not good evidence.  It is pseudoscience until studies done by real scientists demonstrate the mechanism by which this pre-biology philosophic practice results in real healing.

44 minutes ago, AHF said:

@sturt - So sorry to hear that.  

 

This doesn’t sound anything like what I think of as private healthcare in the US:

"Traditional oriental treatments" = pseudo-scientific quackery....and we have plenty of that here too in the west.

On 3/20/2020 at 10:51 PM, kerrypack said:

man.  Note that I work in the field.  I am pretty sure that I have cv, btw.  For me, not much of a threat.  f it.  I don't feel that bad; no short term memory for about a week, but physically ok.

In terms of the herd immunity concept, moronically described above(man... sigh....), the concept is that if 60% of the population has had it, it can't readily spread further.  Most people have  immunity, so they can't pick it up and spread it to the others.  friggin moronic description above in most every way.  man.  Trust me, my short term memory is shot, but my iq still beats eddie.

a/w good luck to everyone.  the world isn't going to end.

Ok. So you work in the field, as do I, and dismiss herd immunity through vaccinations as moronic?  Herd immunity can be achieved both ways, but the exposure way is rough and will overload, as it is starting to in places, healthcare systems. I hope you feel better and realize your response was in terms of insulting me, was misguided and just plain rude as hell. 

2 hours ago, kg01 said:

Thoughts on the whole 'herd immunity' concept?  I think that's what it's called.  Basically let everybody get it, just get it over with.  And treat people accordingly.  As opposed to hiding from it and causing the panic that's coming.

I think the thinking is that there will be more strife, conflict, death, destruction, etc. via the panic than even the virus itself will wreak on us.

Sounds bad but I think it has some merit.  As @Thomas alluded to, lots of small businesses are going to be significantly impacted by us isolating.  May not recover.  Only the major corps can withstand this.  Imagine a world where the only restaurants are freaking mcdonald's of the world.

Herd immunity is usually achieved with vaccines ideally where you get the virus in a weakened state with, usually, minimum to no symptoms.  Just letting everybody get it would beoverwhelming to our healthcare system and be way worse than the measures being taken now.  There needs to be a flattening of the curve to give research time for treatments, medical supplies to be produced, and ultimately a vaccine.  Plus, this virus could mutate a strain that gets widely spread and may be worse and need a new vaccine.  So as much as it sucks, the social distancing and proper hygiene  is really the best we can do for now.

https://samharris.org/podcasts/191-early-thoughts-pandemic/

If you are confused, scared, curious, etc., give this a listen.

So not to be a Debbie Downer here but will I can't help but wonder how Capela feels about coming here.  Hopefully, he's a pro about it but we're a HUGE downgrade from Houston.  How will this turn out if he becomes a malcontent with our rebuilding and very young core?  

6 hours ago, Thomas said:

Peart was an incredible drummer and when Rush was into the mythological style songs his lyrics were perfect. Have seen Peart, Portnoy and Palmer performing at different times and they are all great memories of great drummers.

The Necromancer and Fountain of Lamneth.  2 of Rush's songs that are likely not known by the casual fan but might be, imo, their 2 greatest.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/neil-peart-rush-obituary-936221/

Heavy heart today.  What an incredible person and talented musician/lyricist.

7 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

Every great Hall of Fame caliber player is judged by stats that can be quantified, whether it be traditional stats or number of rings they have. You need stat guys to put up the numbers.  If your role playing "glue guys" can do intangible things to keep an opponent from scoring, or help accentuate the offense, then that's fantastic.  But a team goes nowhere with those main couple of guys that can put up numbers.

So let's look at Dwight in Atlanta in 2016 - 17

Raw numbers:  

• 13.5 ppg
• 12.7 rebs
• 1. 2 blks
• 63% FG
• 8.3 Win Shares ( #1 on team )
• .181 WS/48 ( #1 on team )
• Value over Replacement Player - 2.4 ( #2 on team )
• Player Impact Estimate - 15.1 ( #1 on the team and 28th in the league )

So even though his numbers were down from what he normally averaged for his career, he was still able to average a double-double with a high FG% and a Win Share value that borderline All-Stars normally achieve.  He and Millsap were the defensive anchors of that team and the main reason why they won 43 games that season.

And even though the Hawks were 6 - 2 without Dwight in the lineup, it doesn't mean that they would've been better without Dwight the entire season.  The year following his departure pretty much proved that to be the case.  Once the defensive anchors in Howard and Millsap were gone, the team lost 19 more games than the previous season.

Aaaaand he got punked by Marcin Gortat in the playoffs and was justly ridiculed for it.  A lot of good those stats did us when it mattered most.  Also, didn't we beat a Howard led Magic team with Jason Collins holding his own against Dwight as a huge reason? That's right.  I believe that happened too.  He was soft as Charmin.  Now, I'm not saying the same would happen with Drummond(I like him a bit more than Dwight especially the fact he's not a douchey soft punkass) but they fit similar profiles to me and don't fit in the modern NBA as integral parts of a championship team.  It's all about the context.  

Being good enough to qualify for the Hall of Fame and being part of winning a championship are two different standards.  Howard will probably be a Hall of Famer and deservedly so because it's about stats to a large degree. 

3 minutes ago, Watchman said:

Adams has never cracked the 10 RPG level or 14 PPG.  That ain't 90% of Drummond.

 

Stats need context.  It's Adams's defensive presence that doesn't always show up as a clearly distinct number or stat.  This is the Dwight Howard fallacy.  He rebounds and puts up 15ppg so he must be amazing and help his team be a championship contender.  Not really.  Russell Westbrook averages has averaged a triple double and his team got punked out of the playoffs routinely.  Even the mighty Harden hasn't made it to the finals since Oklahoma City where he had Durant(great team player) with lesser "stats."  Horford wasn't necessarily a stat guy but the Hawks were much better with him....because he was smart and a good team player with attributes that couldn't necessarily be quantified.