Eddielives

All aboard the Tyrus Thomas hype machine. (someone here loves that term)

Is it really possible Belkin would want to buy this team? As maligned as he is by a vast majority of Atlanta fans for what he has done, does he really think he can win back their hearts? I think he just wants his fair share of the teams value and he moves on. At least I hope so.

Quote: haha dude, when white boy went up, pulled it back and then threw it down, I was like kenny smith, "it's ovah!". Fortunately it was not. But yes, that was an embarassing moment. But I give dude some credit. For a big, unathletic looking white boy, he sure showed some hops and body control. I find it just as embarassing when black boys dunk on our team too. I mean you expect that though out of athletic black boys. (I'm not the pc police and I'm not offended but you're use of "white boy" twice is a little tasteless just as if I were to seriously post something like above)

The Hawks lost this game. We can't pin this one on the officiating.

The positive is we played a still formidable team well. Doesn't matter they didn't have Wade..they're still really good without him. As for Salim, I see some think it's okay because he's a rookie to make the mistake he made last night. Well, I do understand that rookies are going to make many mistakes. But what is so hard to understand about 1.8 seconds left and you get the ball with plenty of room to take a shot, and you decide to dribble and PASS it. That's not a rookie mistake...that's a completely boneheaded moronic screwup. Somebody needs to get it in Salim's head that there's more to the NBA than just jumpshots. He hasn't even been making most of them for a while now. Anyone can come in and start throwing up shots like that and will make some of them. He's not helping this team at all right now..and hasn't been for a while.

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Maybe so in this case, but generally speaking...never buy that crap from your wife unless you want a divorce.

This is an old trick by women. She's just saying that to see if he actually acts on it. If he did, she would be calling her lawyer up quicker than you would believe. He didn't fall for that load of crap though.

I've noticed there are 2 types of views that usually dominate the BK opinion poll. First there are those that live in a dark cavern knows as BK's butt. They see him, for some reason, as such a savior for our franchise when he hasn't yet done jack to make us a better team...in fact we were winning more games before he took over. Then there are those who wouldn't give him an ounce of credit in the world if he found the cure to cancer. It boils down to this. BK's vision is to compile a young super athletic team with versatile players that creates all kinds of supposed mismatch problems while wowing the crowd with high flying action. We have definitely gone young and have tremendous athleticism with Chill, Smoove and Marvin. But in the process, it seems we have forgotten that to win games, you have to first have guys who are good at things other than dunking and having long arms. There are actually teams with shorter players that are less atheletic who could kick our ass on a daily basis. I'm not completely giving up on BK until I see how he addresses this draft and offseason. If we don't acquire a defensive big and a, sorry to use this cliche, floor general, a pg to run this team, then that alone should be the reason he gets the boot. I love the addition of JJ. But he was thought to be able to run the point which is one big mistake BK made. But like I said, this offseason is the final straw. If he gets nothing for Al, then that could very well be it. I surely will be pissed. You don't have to take on a bad salary with Al either. Some team will give you an expiring contract and good draft pick.

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^^^Did BK get your Valentine's Day card?

If we get a top 5 pick, I would ask the Lakers if they wanted to trade Bynum for it, since I'm not a huge Aldridge fan and it doesn't seem likely to draft Oden in 2007.

Here's my take. With Smoove, you have such raw athleticism that hasn't really translated yet into fundamental skill. Somehow someone is going to have to decide if he's ever going to fully develop. I guess this is ultimately BK's decision. I am still sort of skeptical he will ever develop like the TMac's and Kobe's. Much like the rep he had before being drafted, he's got all the athletic skill in the world but doesn't exhibit fundamental b-ball skill(that is when it comes to ball handling and decision making). You have to be able to do more than just jump high to make it in this league. With Marvin, you have the exact opposite. He's shown ball-handling skills, a good jumpshot and decent decision making for a first year guy but needs to be more strong and atheletic. No he's not better than Smoove all around right now but he obviously more understanding and developed with fundamentals. You can see his future more clearly even if he hasn't demonstrated the energy that Smoove has.

I'd like to know why it's funny to you that some people believe in Gadzuric. He's extremely atheletic, plays tough D, gets boards and is A BIG GUY!! What do you think the Hawks need to get this team to the next level?

Larry Brown has made it clear he expects defense from his team. Trading Butler for a draft pick would piss him off.

Diesel, You should really go to some of the fair tax forums and websites to get some clarification. I cannot articulate as well as those sites can why some of your comments are innaccurate. Plus, have you even read the book?

The positives that would result in the passing of this bill FAR outweigh the negatives. Is it perfect? Ofcourse not, but nothing ever is. Check out boortz.com and you will see some great links that deal with major questions surrounding the fair tax. I encourage anyone who takes an interest in how the government affects our lives to give the fair tax atleast a quick look. It's funny too how those politicians opposed to the fair tax must basically lie and change the meaning of the plan to justify their opposition. Most people say it's a great plan but it will never pass. To these people I say where is your spirit. Nothing great change ever comes about easily. This plan would do wonders for our country's economy not just here but worldwide. It really blows the mind to consider the benefits so give it a glance those who don't know anything about it.

I so hope this is the trade that goes down. It gets one of our 2 big issues out of the way. Question though....Would Andre be willing to come here and help us rebuild? I mean how great would his attitude be coming from a good team back to another losing situation?

^^^On one hand, I love your optimism but on the other hand, you're whistling past the graveyard. I think this team is not being coached the way they should. It shows when Woodson doesn't get in his players face enough when they continuously foul up defensive plays and the lack of heart our players show when out there at times. I'm not saying it's all the coaches fault or that we should be a playoff team. I am saying it's becoming more apparent to me that Woodson cannot get through to these young guys like a true coach should. I'm sure he would be ok with a veteran team but not a young rebuilding team.

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^^Nice point. Still there is noone in this draft with near the hype of those guys. We picked on potential last year and the year before with Smoove. So far, we're still waiting for anything close to a superstar like Howard or Amare. So be smug if you want to but I think it's time we picked a guy who will help us out immediately. Sheldon will be that guy and it would be a safe but smart pick like it or not.

I'm definitely on the draft Shelden Williams bandwagon. For once, we can take advantage of a guy who could help us out at a position where we need help and he could contribute immediately. I need to see more of Aldridge to be convinced he would be the better choice. Williams seems to be more legit for the NBA right now. Still part of me says don't get your hopes up. BK will see some guy with a bigger wingspan and a little more athletic ability. His boner will make him lose sight of reality and draft potential over accomplishment.

Not signing Eddy Curry was definately a bright move. Congrats to the Knicks organization once again for demonstrating how to ruin what should be a great franchise.