Hawk88

Sadly we have a layup here with Doncic and I’m affrsid we trade it away for Trae Young and something else. Stupid trying to be smart. Often the best move is no move. 

Of corse when we could have had Giannus by moving 2 spots. We didn’t. 

Doncic is Larry Bird II,

Winner!  I think he's the no brainer choice.  Makes everyone better and takes a couple of years out of the rebuild process.  He actually fit the team well, he and John Collins running the pick and roll, that is something I want to see.

Hawk88

On 6/11/2018 at 1:01 PM, KB21 said:

I have a 4 cm nodule on my left thyroid that is benign, but due to the size, it has to be removed because it is pressing on some stuff.  So, I'm having a subtotal thyroidectomy tomorrow.  

While I'm recovering though, it will be good to watch these boys play in Omaha:

 

Best of luck with your surgery.  Enjoy your painkillers!

The problem is we don't know Schlenk's overall plan is.  Who is he thinking about at the other pics to go with #3 and what are his plans at PG.

But over time I have heard him speak and he seems incredibly intelligent and seems to really know what he is doing. So I'm gong to trust that he will be able to figure out who are the real deals at the top.  As of now, I trust him.

On 5/31/2018 at 10:23 AM, Dejay said:

I'd probably cry or drink myself to sleep if they get some Euro-trash player I never heard about to save $$$ or some go along to get along guy who hung up 10/6 but have tons of 'upside' and long arms with the 3rd pick. Nothing is guaranteed in the draft but for once, can we have a guy who at least tried to look the part of dominant against his peers instead one who looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane?

Looks like Tarzan plays like Jane.  Umm, that's what freaks me out about JJJ.  I don't see the mean streak.  

42 minutes ago, GThawks3 said:

Bagley is the superior prospect to either Bamba or JJJ. JJJ/Collins are two foul prone bigs...something I don’t like. Plus JJJ screams the next Noah Vonleh to me.

Bagley is a potential superstar but I’m starting to get worried he goes #2.

JJJ=Vonleh

yeah way to close to me. And who wants to wait 3 years on JJJ.

And who doesn't just LOVE SAYING

MO BAMBA, 

Interesting thought. If we took Bamba at #3.  Add a talent at #19 and I think our roster is comparable or better to the Cavs minus Lebron of course.  Would be interesting to see how far Lebron could take this group.  He signs with the Hawks and takes us to the finals.  Can't think of anything he could do better to establish his claim as GOAT. 

I know it won't happen but it would be interesting.

Hawk88

What an incredibly impressive young man.  Incredible physically with intelligence and maturity.  And the young man has a humility about him.  Listening to him and watching him reminds me of a young John Smoltz.  Maturity beyond his years combined with natural uncoachable athletic ability with extreme intelligence.  In the right system I have no doubt that Mo will be a big success.  Can he bring a title to a team that's never had one? I think it's possible.  He sure looks like he will be able to shoot.  So I think the offense will come, not a 20+ per night scorer but solid offensive numbers.  I'd be pretty happy if the Hawks take him at #3.  Big time asset to the city and he would bring an identity.  Surround Mo with a lot of lanky stretch types of defensive players.  Meshes with coach Pierce as well. Will need to add one big time scorer still.  Maybe next year.

Hawk88

Bud got fired for screwing the Hawks by winning meaningless games.  He really screwed us unless we get lucky in the lottery.  Best of luck to him, not.  

Ressler is typical for these Type A owners, they think they know everything about everything.  He may have been the one for chewing Bud out for beating Boston, Bud deserved it. Probably never win anything with him as Owner.  Idiot move bringing in Dwight Howard.  Who on earth thought that was a good move?

21 hours ago, GameTime said:

If we don't get a top 3 pick, i'm blaming Bud.

That's because it's his fault.  Moronic the way we won the Celtics game.

9 minutes ago, DS5 said:

Suns are interviewing Fizdale today so maybe Schlenk was asking for too much. I really hope Bud stays...

Great way to bring down what the Hawks are asking.

37 minutes ago, JTB said:

If that’s the case then you just let Bud walk after his 2 years are up. No need to give into other teams demands when bud is still under contract.

a 2nd rd pick isn’t worth it. I rather keep bud for two more seasons (which is his contract)and try to work things out. But I certainly wouldn’t just trade bud for a meaningless 2nd rd pick cause of what has been put out publicly.

 

I agree with you but I don't think the Schlenk does.  He wants Bud gone so he can pick "his guy".  Sadly Schlenk isn't going to get what Bud is worth.  Just watch.

19 minutes ago, EazyRoc said:

Man listen. If Schlenk trades Bud and does not get PHXs TOP pick, I probably will not support the Hawks until he’s fired. You don’t worry about what the OTHER team is willing to do. The only thing of value PHX has that’s even close to Bud is their top pick. If he flips Bud for anything less, Schlenk is more interested in “leaving his mark” than building a winning team. 

Yep, its about Schlenk.  Can't get a better developmental coach than Bud, period.

1 hour ago, JTB said:

Then it’s not worth it

Hawks have already played their hands that they don't want Bud back so that limits what they will get.  i say they only get a 2nd rounder or maybe a swap of the 16 and 19 picks if that is allowed.  But I think a second rounder might be all we get. Sad.

I’d even settle for an either on thst option. 

2 hours ago, JTB said:

So we pick no later than 7 in the upcoming draft? 

Well there’s a good chance we get Mikal shall we fall! That’s not completely upsetting....to me anyways.

Or Sexton or Carter  there are actually more developed players, just not as high a ceiling. 

Can we get a draft pick for coach Bud?

I think they can get 3 players out of this draft. Stink next year for the 4th. Add those to Collins, Prince and move Schraeder for another piece.  That's better that about half the piece of crap NBA teams.

Is Noah Vonleh really that bad of a contract at 4 million?  I would not trade my number 9 pick to get rid of him, need to get something good back.  I think a bad contract is over 10 million a year.  4 million is filler in this league.

This isn't the NFL draft.  Not a lot of moving up and down with draft picks. In the NBA the talent drops off so quickly that moving 5 spots can be the difference of a productive guy and a total scrub.  This draft looks fairly exceptional to me.  Looks like a lot of talented guys all the way through the second round.

Denver needs a productive guy.  So I would think pick 14 is available for somebody that could help them or if we take a salary and they can sign somebody it might work.

That looks like a good plan to me.  I should have bet money on Phoenix last night.  It was a no brainer Dallas was going to lose since it didn't hurt Phoenix to win. NBA is so sad.

I totally agree with this comment, they like somebody that isn't necessarily in the Top 3 right now, it's the only thing that makes sense.

But it was so stupid for the Hawks to be having so much fun with our starters beating the crap out of the Celtics scrubs.  Literally made me sick to watch.

Love Coach Bud screwing us on his way out the door to Milwaukee.  Damn drunk.

Pretty much looking for another team at this point.  Such through a whole season to flush it away by winning meaningless games.  

On 3/29/2018 at 10:03 PM, lethalweapon3 said:

APRIL TANK WARS

(Bottom Nine Teams, Home teams in CAPS, All times Eastern)

 

Sunday, April 1

Orlando at ATLANTA, 6 PM

 

Tuesday, April 3

Orlando at NEW YORK, 7:30 PM

Sacramento at PHOENIX, 10 PM

 

Wednesday, April 4

Dallas at ORLANDO, 7 PM

 

Friday, April 6

Sacramento at MEMPHIS, 8 PM

 

Saturday, April 7

Brooklyn at CHICAGO, 8 PM

 

Monday, April 9

Chicago at BROOKLYN, 7:30 PM

 

Tuesday, April 10

Phoenix at DALLAS, 8:30 PM

 

~lw3

Funny, Who knew the Orlanda Atlanta game would be so big.

Lock Dennis up, until the end of the season!