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Ive said it before, it's like adding an all-star to a playoff team..... Having a healthy Horf makes this team soooo much better. I think we underestimate it.

Was he ever going to? Really? All these dudes dropping out, then they bring in Rudy Gay? Good experience for Sap and Korv, I guess.

Teague averages 20 pts and 8 assists next season. Horford gives you 23 pts and 9 rebs next season. Sap gives you 18 pts and 8 reb next season and we are 3rd seed at worse.

Geez, if that happens... I'm gonna train and teach my old ass to do backflips..

I'm in mourning because of Braxton... Health makes or breaks your season. It depends on match ups, but the East is the Cavs or the Bulls.... iF they stay healthy. I think we're a middle of the pack team... We could win a series...

This is Al's team. Sap just goes out and plays, he never talks. Talented and does what he's told. Jet is in that same mold. Great pieces, but not leaders. Love Kyle, and he talks, but he's limited. It's Horf, I hope he stays healthy.

While Nique is my favorite Hawk of all time, and the fact TBS had all their games growing up.... On TV, obviously... Duh. He was kinda selfish. Nique wanted his... Whatever. Worthy fit better better, especially with Magic.

How many games have Sap and Horf played together? Two proven team players... You gotta give them a chance to play. In a nice system with a decent PG with a Olympian sniper on the wing. Let's roll with it... We've never done anything. Trade an all star....?

Because if payne plays well, we will have a log jam at PF. The main purpose of drafting payne was probably for Millsap insurance/replacement. Dont think Ferry plans to break the bank to try to keep millsap, and will most likely focus on the other issues with the roster in the offseason.

I understand your point... But I think drafting Payne was because he was the best/most potential player there at our spot. Paul came to Atlanta for nothing... Played his ass off. Just cuz we drafted a non proven rookie doesn't mean we should not think about re-signing Sap.

I don't totally understand all the "trading Sap" chatter everywhere. He was an all star and a quality guy. Is it because his deal is up? Or Payne? Ii dunno... He's a lunch pail guy, and I'd like DF to extended him.

Just looking at the comments is a twilight zone moment. To see other fans call our team underrated and very dangerous. Coach Bud is already getting respect with other fanbases

True NBA followers do recognize that a coach that spent almost 20 years with the Spurs, would have some idea how to do things...

This is a tentative schedule. It doesn't mean squat. They'll adjust accordingly depending on records, standings, injuries. LeBron tweaks his knee, out for a month... The Cavs won't be on 25 times.

I don't mind some early games on the road. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Every player is a little rusty, we could steal a couple.

IF we stay healthy, we'll be better than a 7 seed. We're not a sexy team.. I'm not surprised ESPN put us so low....

You guys act like the Hawks will bring in money for the stations and advertisers. As much as I love them, they are not an attraction for advertisers. Hence why the Knicks and Lakers get more TV. Good or bad they draw in advertisers and viewers...remember they are big market teams.

This is exactly right. It's all about money and ratings. Does the casual NBA fan bored on a Tuesday night wanna watch DMC or LeBron? Or Horf over Blake Griffin? I honestly could care less, I get the league pass.... And we never win on national TV anyway.

Very valid points. But, the game has evolved. It's more about spreading the floor, shooting and athletic players that can get to rim. Getting points from a player"posting on the block" will get points now and then, but not it used to. If I was a coach back in the day, had a Ewing, Robinson, Hakeem, Shaq... That's my only play. Lol Now we have the second best player, Seven feet tall! Durant one of the best. 3 pt shooters... Can you imagine Deke doing that?? Haha

I pass on Hibbert. On record, any all-star, that doesn't score or rebound...in the playoffs. No thanks.

I'm a little concerned. Teams have some good players, getting better, improving. Two years ago I would have laughed at the thought Toronto or Washington would be better than us, or Charlotte, for that matter. Not so sure anymore, even with a healthy Horf. I do know we're gonna be well coached... And our players are high character. It'll be interesting.

That may be the longest, dedicated article. about the Hawks I've ever read. Nice. Damn... Am I'm old.

Well yeah, Lou is an ISO guy. It doesn't work with what our coaches are trying to do. No offense to Lou, but I had enough of that sheet watching JJ pound the ball for 16 seconds... For 7 years. (Not JJ's fault... His coach didn't know shit about offense.. Ask Melo.)

I'm biased but I rank him #1. Jordan, Erving and Vince Carter after Nique.

Yeah, me too... I'd throw skinny Shawn Kemp in the mix...

Korver is a great shooter but that is about it.  DMC is a hustler and scrapper and can shoot a little.  If either is starting on your team your not title contending.  

 

Just the cold hard facts folks.

One of them is gonna be, if not both... So I think we're fukked.

ESPN sucks. They know nothing about the nba. They love stars and that's about it. They show Melo 50 times a year for cryin out loud.

I'm not arguing that. But it's still the first site men that love sports check when they sit down at 8 am at their desk. No respect.

Kyle might be on the US team, it's looking like he may make team. That's enough for me to say he should be starting for the Hawks.

I think 5/6 could happen. Anything more is wishful thinking. Playing 82 games, all the travel... One bad shooting night. He'll, did you read what ESPN predicted us? A damn 7 seed. I take it with a grain of salt, but 7 seeds don't win 9 in a row.

I agree, depth is important. I just would like see him get double digit minutes a game. But, he's a kid, we'll see