ATLscrubLove

Guys I'm one of the biggest Hawks fans you'll meet. I've been with this team through the really rough years so to finally be in the postion Ferry has put us in for this summer forward has got me excited for things to come. However, his decision on Smoove is the most crucial decision he has to make this summer and will ultimately determine how good our team will be moving forward. Smoove has been a cancer to this team for as long as I can remember ( aside from maybe 2004 season, that whole squad was crap ). As long as he remains in a Hawks uniform this team will go no where, like being stuck in an endless black hole with no light at the end of the tunnel. I've dealt with him for 9 years too long, time for a change.

I know this post is a bit early as we are still a few months away from free agency but I'm fed up. He thinks it's all about him, do you think he really cares about this team? NO, let's not forget his comments after the Boston series last year and everything that has escalated this season with his alleged remarks about how he thinks he is a max player. A team captain and veteran should not conduct himself this way, period. Even on the court he thinks it's all about him, sure he will pass the ball up occasionally but he loves to jack up those jumpers and tries to run the show like a point guard which results in him turning the ball over. Heck I can't even remember the last time I saw a J Smoove run down rejection do you? You can't, because he doesn't try anymore. He stays back and complains to the refs or just stays back moseying around like an idiot. He is just playing for that large amount of money coming his way this summer. Josh Smith is an embarrassment to this organization and to the city of Atlanta.

I love what Danny Ferry has done thus far but to me his decision on Smoove will ultimately determine where this team will be for the next 3-4 years. If he retains Smoove, there is no hope for the Hawks.

I would've accepted a deal for a new ball boy and a Wal-Mart discount card.

I wouldn't offer Smoove a deal period, I wouldn't even give him 5 cents a year. Maybe I'd give him an invite to try out for the cheer leading squad and a 3 year all access pass to a shooters camp.

The kids obviously never seen him play..............he compared him to Brandon Jennings for heavens sakes............not that I like Jennings but their playing styles are polar opposites.

I said "A LITTLE LIKE JENNINGS" he has the same physic, both are left handed. Both are quick, only real difference is LD2 is very turnover prone and his shot needs work. So basically not so much the play style but more or less physic.

If the Hawks re-sign Smoove... I don't think I could continue being a fan of this team. That's saying a lot because I'm a die hard fan.

I'm not really a LD fan but considering the situation, where this team is positioned right now is still above expectations having only a few guys return from last year. I'm sure Danny Ferry will highly consider giving LD an extension. What if we then draft his son, LD II, at some point during the draft? I have to say I'm not opposed, the kid can ball.

Honestly guys, LD II reminds me a little of Brandon Jennings... a little.

He is doing well in my opinion, ran the point really well as the backup guy last night. For him to still be learning the offense I'm pretty impressed.

Too many transplants and bandwagon fans around here.

True. You can definately see the skill level and I.Q. Just might be a late bloomer.

Key word late lol

I'm at a loss for words with his latest performances. I didn't know he had it in him, but all I can say is I will call frenchy a scrub again.

I'm thinking about going to the hotel tomorrow to graph the Lakers because tickets are too expensive. So I thought about printing out an 8x10 of him in a Hawks uni that says "D12 to ATL" and a bunch of posters that says the same thing... I wonder if he would sign it. Lol, but either way I will be kissing his a$$ tomorrow in hopes he will listen to one random Hawks fan in a group of Lakers bandwagon fans tomorrow.

As much as I would like to say yes, I think the key is keeping the ball away from Smoove... At least when he is around the perimeter or if it's crunch time. I'm tired of him blowing games for us.

We will never be a contender as long as Smoove is still on the squad.

Not true...it was Larry Drew that ran the offense through Josh Smith in over time so he is the blame sorry.

I always overlook LD but yea he is sorry as hell too.

I don't care that he had 31 points. How many bad shots did he take? How many turnovers did he have? Have many bad decisions off the dribble did he have? Oh right, a ton. He is the reason we lost the game. No one else, just him. I wish LD would at least bench him in crunch time ( preferably the rest of the year ). He has costed us too many games. I'm done with him. We will never get past the 1st/2nd round with him on the squad.

You would think he would be a bit more seasoned since he played a year overseas but he doesn't look that great right now. But I agree, he needs to be developed. He could be pretty good eventually.

If Smoove is still on this team past this season... I may have to find a new team to support. So tired of his stupidity.

Would have been decent had they at least had Smoove in the road uniform in the bottom pic. With non-matching jerseys it's a FAIL.

Just noticed that lol

https://twitter.com/BasketballPics/status/308742620178423808/photo/1

Scrubs on deck, Billy Knight being the biggest one.

http://jukeleft.com/76ers-try-to-return-andrew-bynum-to-walmart-for-store-credit/ This was one of the funniest articles I've ever read. It will be a shame if Bynum doesn't get back on the court though.

Bandwagon fans on this board are something else as well.

I'm not a bandwagon fan. I always support my Hawks. Not talking about this board obviously, talking about a different page on Facebook.

If we get a top 4 seed and get to at least the 2nd round we should keep him. That would be impressive considering we only had 4 guys return from last years roster.

So what's the point of making a topic about some dudes opinion we don't even know? Hmm?

It's not just him, apparently all these bandwagon Heat fans on the page thinks he is. I'm just shaking my head.

Come on man...

We know you don't like Smoove and like hearing people bash the kid, but don't you think you are going overboard with all these topics about Smoove?

This isn't a post to bash anything, this kid is clearly misinformed.