BBallPrincess

Ok, off the Hawks for a hot second. This months new DUB Magazine Issue is out (Ciara, and Chris Brown on cover) and I got two stories in there (it's about time Girl). NFL #1 pick Mario Williams, and I did the Ciara cover story. Look for Jan/FEB Hoops in issue on Biz behind the NBA - Trades Oh and DIME Magazine - Trey Johnsons of Jackson State's whats my name story. in January also... Let me know what yall think......

(3 seasons too late)

Quote: This is where the age factor comes he's still only 20. I know the fact that he went so late in the draft year hurt his confidence. Because coming out of High School he was a top 3 high school prospect along with Shaun Livingston and Dwight Howard. Josh Smith was suppose to be a top 5-top 10 pick. He was promised on draft night by the Sixers and Cavs that they were going to take him. The fact that he dropped and then Jay Bilas comments just added fuel to the fire. IMO this hurt his confidence as he matures I think he will bring it everynight on a consistant basis. Meaning this team will get alot better esp with the other up and coming guys we have. As long as he plays at a high level everynight on both ends of the court hell develop nicely because the talent to be a good/great player is there. He's just as exciting as anyone in this league to watch. I'm sorry to say that all that is like sooo 3 years ago... Im a big Josh Smith Fan. Have been from day one. But, I'm sorry. It is 3 seasons to late to be using the crutch of him going number 17 instead of 5-10. Please...Messed up his confidence??? Yeah, ok From my perspective off of what I hear and what I see, he is not onwning his potential. Yet. Never said he won't, but he is not there. Aside from the personal things on his mind that were unexpected. He's going to need someone to keep him focused, and someone to help him bring to fruition what he's developed over the summer..... Cuz I aint seen it this pre-season....

To be honest in my opinion, I still think he has a long way to go overall. He seems to me that he is not focused, and not taking things seriously at ALL. If I had to compare Marvins development to Josh's I would grade Marvin at an A, and Josh as a C-. When you use excuses like, "Oh I just wasn't there today," on more than one occassion then something is not right. I just don't see him ready to step up and take on the role we are needing him to take up....

I've seen Marvin at the Maimi game and Birmingham Game, and he shows great improvement. His attitude is different, he's focused, poised, and looks to have learned some great foot work over the summer. His timing seems to be on point and his mid-range jumper seems to be hittin swell. Really look forward to seeing him tonight against the wizards... See yall been acting up since I've been away. Well, I'm glad to be back and I'm ready for some basketball!!!!!!

If you want to sit in the 1st row in section 112 behind the visitors bench to the right, I know someone who is selling their tickets to the 1st 3 home games (New York, Orlando, and Seattle) They are face value and there are two seats side by side, and the parking pass is included. Just let me know

Quote: The AS won't admit publically that they won't spend more than the league minimum while the Belkin situation is unresolved. But trust me, they aren't adding salary. Exactly....

Seems like my non inside info came out to be true. Especialy the part about Al heading out to indy tomorrow. I also said that the deal was done this afternoon, and that the announcement would be coming soon. Though vague, it still was true. But I'm glad a more reliable source came through with the same regurgitation from ESPN.com 14 hours ago.......

Quote: Duh, that is a question that I did not ask. I heard the word "future" 1st rounder, but did not key into the details. So don't quote me on it. I didn't even think to clrarify that. How lame was that?....But i would assume logically a future 1st rounder would mean in the future, not meaning 2007. Because they would have said a 2007 1st rounder. Right? Hell, I don't know my mistake....

Quote: It means Al gets to try the new CBA and he'll try to cash in again. I have not heard what year the first rounder is or what protection its going to have. The last I had heard on Saturday was that it was a 2008 first rounder, not a 2007 first rounder but that may have changed. Or may not. We'll see. Very disgusted at the ownership situation that has seen us get taken advantage of from all this. Duh, that is a question that I did not ask. I heard the word "future" 1st rounder, but did not key into the details. So don't quote me on it.

Quote: Turns out he will get a 4 yr deal lol. Three year deal with option of fourth

Well for all those in speculation, yes it is a future 1st rounder, and yes, he is going to Indiana for less than what the Hawks had offered him to stay. (Every one knows this) It seems that the Hawks are not getting anything in return but a future 1st rounder, that still does not guarantee the Greg Oden that most teams are trying to position themselves for. I would have thought the Hawks would have signed Harrington for 40 million, kept him and dealt him off by the mid season trade deadline, which would have put the Hawks in position to help themselves tremendously. How? Really any team in the hunt for a playoff spot that needs that additional piece mid way through the season would be willing to come off a lil bit more than what they were willing to offer during the off-season. So now since it is a done deal, with the announcement coming soon, what does this mean for the Hawks? What could BK be thinking right now as we sit in awe, at what we ended up with in return for a guy like Al Harrington? A guy like Harrington, who not only wanted to be apart of the franchise, but is humble enough to take less in order to be where he wants to be since he was not wanted in Hawksville. Will this deal benefit Al more than the 6 year 57 mil deal he was originally offered? He is able to re-enter the FA market after his third year. Does he have it in him to "bring it" for 3 years to show that he worthy of a lucrative long term max deal? As Harrington prepares to leave out to Indiana tomorrow, what are your thoughts?

Quote: I Dare you to name one forward (Sf/PF) on his second contract who is making 7.6 million or less that is better than Harrington and has a better attitude than Harrington. I double dare you

Quote: When I originally asked you the question i noticed you didn't post any of Howards numbers in any of his games. I guess the China game was the first time Howard actually played, right? No actualy this is the 1st time that Coach K switched it up and had the players playing in 5 min intrvls. Evry 1 had the same opp to go hard. Wth that chnce he took advantage and showd what he could do against a strngr competitior.

Quote: So Howard had a good game. I guess that makes him a good shooter and defender all of a sudden. That is the type of "insight" I can only get from you. Oh wait I could have gotten the exact same info by reading the box score. You better believe it. Thats the inside scoop!