mattlanta

Wait what? Haha. Please clear this up, sir. I don't get those two contradicting comments you just made.

It's been statistically proven that tanking doesn't work in the NBA. It's probably one of the worst things a team can do.

I would not want Ellis playing for us either... Dolf brings up a good point though. There were rumors that Ferry was pushing for us to get Ellis at the trade deadline... Where there's smoke, there's fire...

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9395337/monta-ellis-milwaukee-bucks-opt-contract-sources

So you don't want us to be like the Spurs? Leadership -- it's ironic you constantly mock this thread for being a joke yet you've been one of the most active members in it (just saying). And I honestly like this thread, there's been some great points brought up and we've got a pretty decent discussion going on. As for the "Dwight naysayers", I think you're going a little too far with those comments. No one here has flat out said they don't want Dwight at all. They simply acknowledge the red flags that comes with him is all. Others believe those flags weigh more heavily than others... And might I just add that I also think it's funny you think Howard would actually read through this entire thread to come upon your posts convincing him to come to Atlanta. If he was to make up his decision, I honestly don't think Dwight Howard would make his mind up based on what some member on a message board has to say. :)

Just to clarify where I stand on this... I never said I didn't want Dwight... I just don't see him being the centerpiece of a team winning a championship. The formula must not start with him but with someone like CP3 and Horford, who Dwight would complement very well. But if we get Dwight -- great! If we don't -- it's not the end of the world. Rome was not built in one day, and I trust our front office to take us towards the right direction with or without Dwight Howard.

I wouldn't mind this at all! If we can't get Dwight, a combination of Horford and Noel would still be a pretty nice combo. But damn... All this speculation. I just want it to be the draft already lol.

I think the first death of the season will be... A white walker! Lol. I think it's playing out to be that the White Walkers will have to be killed off by the remaining dragons (seeing that their weakness is fire). So maybe Daenerys will make out a deal where she gets the throne or something if she helps the kingdoms out. I don't know... And I will go with you on Tywin's death for the biggest!

Try now.

Not sure how I'm coming off any more combative or disrespectful than you are... But if you click on a member's profile, it should read something like "Send me a private message."

I want the Hawks basketball to equal Spurs basketball. But I don't want to go be a Spurs fan like you mentioned... So now what? I'm not trying to force any ill feeling towards you at all, even though you've come in here borderline insulting another member based on their differing opinion. I'm just questioning what you're saying. :)

Lol. Ok, so if we don't get Dwight then you'll go be a fan of whatever team he goes to? Since you want him so bad... That's how your theory goes right?

I actually agree with a lot of what TheRedStripes says about Dwight. Chris Paul and Al Horford are competitors that can single handedly lift their teams game in and game out, but Dwight doesn't seem to have that "fire". All season long the Lakers and their fans have been trying to light that fire, but we only saw glimpses of the Dwight that we all expected to see... I'm not saying I don't want Dwight, but I do acknowledge the red flags that TRS brings up in this thread. I think he would complement Chris Paul and Al Horford's play almost perfectly. Not to mention, having Dwight come to Atlanta would certainly sell tickets and make our team a little more fun to watch. What? Have you forgotten the FOUR championships that the Spurs have won (and pending a fifth)? It's pretty clear that "Spurs basketball" is indeed "great championship basketball". And let's keep our deragatory insults to ourselves when someone on this board has a different opinion than us please. There's no need to be calling someone a loser just because of his opinion. It's not like he flat out called you out on yours. :)

I don't think Shabazz will fall to us, to be honest. In a draft that is not so deep with talent, I think he will be a lottery draft pick.

I can see where you're coming from, but just because a game is more important for one team doesn't make it any less important for the other team. That's why I think EVERY game is a must-win game -- especially because it's the playoffs and double especially because it's the Finals!

If the Hawks get rid of Horford and keep Smith, I'm gonna do something really outrageous. Like... Become a Bobcats fan or something like that. I don't know yet but I hope we never find out.

I don't think I can wait that long to watch the next season. I'm gonna have to... Read the books.

Am I the only one perplexed as to why one of the major topics discussed in almost every sports show is always "Is this game a must-win game for the Heat / Spurs?" It's the NBA Finals... EVERY game is a must-win game!!! This bugged me when they asked it on multiple shows on ESPN before game 1, then again before games 2 and 3, and now they're STILL asking it! Sorry if I'm coming off as ranting!

Cool feature, Dolf!

Am I the only one that thinks it's more likely for LeBron to go back to Cleveland than go play for a different city out there once his contract runs out with Miami?

Josh smith... Why are you so difficult to watch?

So coachx, do you have a list of prospects to really look out for in this year's tournament? I have not been very good with keeping up with the college basketball season, let alone the Hawks this year, but I'd love to at least keep an eye out on a few prospects when I check the box scores, etc.

From that video scouting report, he only looks kind of like Artest and doesn't really come off to me as a "poor man's Ron..." A poor man's Ron in my point of view would be someone who can play gritty defense and would have inconsistent offense, which is kind of the opposite of Nash's strengths & weaknesses.

Two Josh Smith's came to play today: First-Half Josh and Second-Half Josh. FH Josh showed up in the last few minutes of the game though...

You know I never really paid much attention to the Josh Smith rumors in the past, but this year might just be the best year to start listening...