DavidSomerset

Except I don't even have the luxury of having "flaky" friends...For me its basically a full blown recruiting job. Out of my good friends, I am the ONLY Hawks fan. However, I do think if the Hawks win some games this year, I can get some of my friends to watch.

I'd rather keep Smoove over Horford, but I could definitely see Horf developing into a real solid, fundamental PF. However, Smoove has just proven too much at this level for me to validate losing him over Horford.

Don't you think Kobe coming here would instantly make us contenders?? We would have a good bit more talent around him than the Lakers right now.

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Woody gets a lot of criticism from all angles, but we have to ask ourselves...Given the youth of the team ever since he was coach (I believe we have been the youngest team in the league every single year...Correct me if I"m wrong), could anyone honestly have expected us to post a better record than we did?? When judging a coach, many make the mistake of using a universal, objective scale (i.e. did they make the playoffs, how far, etc.) that is simply not fair. Not every team has the same level of experience and talent...Woody took this position with the understanding that this franchise shouldn't sniff the playoffs for AT LEAST 3 years. I would say that at least in '05 and '06 this team has OVERACHIEVED from how many wins I would expect given our team and the injuries. However, that being said, I expect playoffs this year, or else I expect Woody gone. I am confident he can get us there.

Do we have any idea about the discrepancy between Smoove and our FO?? I can't imagine them being that far apart in terms of money. 9-10 M per sounds about right...Smoove isn't demanding a MAX deal, is he?

That's what you think the Vegas line will be, or that's how many you think we'll win? I think 41 is 2 or 3 too many to expect, but definitely in the right area.

I'm guessing it's going to be around 33.5 or so...I think last year it was 28.5. I will gladly take the over on that!

I haven't heard about this...What happened?

I'm not the most knowledgeable fan, but I have to say Sasha Pavlovic has got to be the worst starting SG/SF in the NBA last year. I couldn't stand watching him in the playoffs...I thought he was just flat-out awful. Basically the worst player on the court at all times, IMO.

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What is the record for least wins in the season preceding a team winning the championship??

I'm saying 38 wins +- 5 depending on whether we get good or bad luck over the course of the season. 38 should be the median # of wins for this team, IMO.

Or am I just way off on my interpretation, here?

I like the one where they're sitting around in a circle...I know it's a luxury in pro sports, but I would really love it if these guys were great friends off the field too.

Haven't been on here too often lately... I know the court ruling made it so the restraints against us SHOULD be lifted...I haven't seen confirmation yet that that has occurred, though. Has there been any chatter about the extension getting done? Are we any closer?? We have to have it done by Halloween, right? Or else wait for some period of time to negotiate again? Last question: What range should we be expecting? Something like 5 years 58 or so million?

Though I disagree with your general premise...I think the Braves have the best outlook among the 3 Atlanta teams I care about (Hawks, Falcons, Braves)... The Hawks future certainly looks bright as well, though.

Wow, that lowers the credibility.

That is bad ass!

Preferably one of Josh Smith dunking!

Getting older is a good thing for us...Bad thing for a team like them...I doubt they make it past the 2nd round of the playoffs next year.