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So I see you didn't believe me when I said he's Ben Simmons with a jump shot that's not afraid to shoot He keeps elevating/improving he will prove to be even more. Which is scary for non Hawks fans!!

I know it's a guilty pleasure. Honestly though Bol Bol is Wemby without the mindset so a poor man's Wemby I guess. If it's just that he's slow to conceive the NBA game and not his mindset or attitude I would get him for the low though. Big men (C's) are the slowest to develop on most occasions so by the time we got him he'd be just about ready to be a more polished player.

KAT would probably be the most ideal power forward wit Bol Bol being a wild card. A good 7fter or near 7fter with talent around our players timelines will do. We may already have our PF/SF combo in Mo Gueye and JJ though. Other than that I'd look to move OO to the power forward position and get a 7ft talented Center. Possibly in the mold of Derrick Lively (someone who can still play inside out and a high level defender).

Not a fan of the gas but it matches our color scheme. Also it might help Trae feel like he's showing love to his new home (the A) but giving back to the home that got him here since it's an OKC based company.

I've been saying we've been missing a 7ftr for a few yrs now. Although Boban is exactly capable of doing what you said I still don't think he's the answer but I like where you were going with it. Mo Gueye should be that unicorn I've been looking for us to get though.

Do I really have to say it We may be the best kept secret entering this season but it won't stay that way for long. We'll still be doubted in the post season which should fuel our fire enough for a real shot at the chip Championship teams (especially now) Are deep and can withstand an 82 game season Not only have stars but also role players that play big roles in key moments. Just to hint at that AJ hit 2 game winners last yr as a rookie. Our young players and vets aren't afraid of the challenge and even excluding DejounTrae guys like Bogi, Bey and Lundy I'm confident in as well as guys like OO/Dre/Clint/JJ making big stops, rebounds and plays. Cerebral coach that can play the chess game required to win Chemistry, familiarity and comradery We are young but you can tell everyone enjoys each other and are on the same page in the locker room. Other teams may have an advantage on paper but on paper and on court are 2 different things. Biggest question to me is how we will defend??? We all know defense wins championships and if we're top 10 in that department skies the limits Of course many championships require a little bit of luck and great health or atleast healthy at the right time but it's definitely possible. The delayed dynasty might finally be here.

I love it!!! All this tells me is ACTIONS are going to speak louder than words. Stay Dre

I got 7 - 3

True alot of teams are loaded and have revamped. That's actually what makes most of the difference to me. Revamped teams need time to adjust and gain chemistry. Sometimes that time could be a full season or more. Teams that already have that like the Nuggets for instance last year usually prevail if they have enough talent and can stay healthy. Speaking of the Nuggets teams that go far or all the way usually show or have fatigue which is why many struggle to go back to back. I seriously just wouldn't be surprised if a player that's capable of taking his team to the top in Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks) and a team with a player that's most consistent with getting there in LeBron James (LA Lakers) end up running into each other when it's all said and done.

I wouldn't say disrespect to them but more like respect to LeBron being able to bring out more from players with potential and Cam Reddish still has as high as potential as they come as well as the chemistry they've gained from last year and the players they've added. Phoenix is loaded though on paper but often times "on paper" rosters rarely fulfill expectations.

I'll make sure to check your sentiments later @JayBirdHawk

To be honest I just looked at the list and the only one I would change slightly is Desmond Bane to maybe number 10 as well as bump Anfernee Simons up a little more while possibly moving Herro back some. If we're going on talent and potential I definitely get where you're coming from but if we're going on resumes to this date than it's hard to argue many of their choices. Me personally I would move Klay Thompson back a little more but his resume warrants him atleast being where he is. So far though their list doesn't look too far off although I do expect some changes in the near future and yes DJ definitely has a chance to cement his name in atleast top 5 of that list in the near future.

Barring any regrettable changes I wouldn't be surprised to see these two teams meeting up in the finals. I know this sounds highly bizarre right now but both teams have continuity of most of their core with young breakout candidates on both sides. I really think both DeAndre Hunter and Cam Reddish will live more up to their potential this year and for both this may be their last chance either on our team for Dre and in the league for Cam. Other guys like AJ,JJ, OO, Bey vs guys like Rui, Austin Reaves and other mainstays as well as Jaxson Hayes have an opportunity to really make names for themselves. The East and the West are wide open. On the East you have an aging Milwaukee that may get a new system with a new coach that may take time to learn (old dogs/new tricks). Miami has already been depleted even if they get Dame new role players will have to get acclimated. Boston has been replenished talent wise but do they have the heart? Marcus Smart who was the heart of that team has been traded for a more talented Porzingis but the question is will he fit with the J's and most importantly stay healthy and come thru in the clutch. Speaking of health dealing with back to back yrs of going to atleast the conference finals can take a big toll out of a team. Philly is already going thru drama and may take a step down. Cavs are pretty good but are they truly ready for the limelight? Rest of the East is questionable In the West their is the defending championship Nuggets who seemed to be going thru a championship hangover even before they won a chip. The Joker was more concerned about his horses and now that they've won one might be even more content. Suns look scary good on offense but defense wins championships. Clippers might truly be cursed and are only getting older as health continues to be an issue. Warriors we have been witnessing the decline and I believe we'll continue to be witnesses. Grizzlies/Mavs/Pelicans have issues for different reasons but when your star is either undisciplined or unhappy it usually doesn't end well. The Pelicans still might have the best chance out of the 3. It may sound crazy right now but I wouldn't be surprised to see the Hawks and the Lakers as the last 2 standing. Although they both came from Bud's coaching tree I'd give the edge to Quinn over Ham. Question is will Trae be hungrier than the aging LeBron or will Lebron's know how and will power still rain supreme. I guess answers will come in due time and it starts with both teams having successful seasons.

Because of continuity a new offense (provided by Quin) I see us atleast reaching that 50 win mark. Even when Bud was our coach much praises were given to Quinn and other assistants via DeMarrre Carroll and others. Bud is too hard headed and rigid for this team which is one of the reasons Nate didn't work out. Barring any dumb trades we have a Cinderella/fairy tell type story of a team that's about to unfold this next up and coming season.

Guess that means no Tyrese Martin or Vit Kreiji but on a young team like we have vets like Patty Mills and Wesley Matthews will be much needed over more young players that need to develop.