ATLnightwing

Today is a good, good day. Really giving off the 2004 Champion Pistons vibe.

I also became a fan around that time, during our playoff series against the Celtics. I'm one of the few that actually enjoyed the Johnson-Crawford years. But the couple of years following that were absolutely terrible. Picking up random old free agents and losing in the first round. I credit our success mostly to our new coach and Ferry's decision to keep only the hard-working players.

Jeff Teauge (ASG)

Paul Millsap (ASG)

Al Horford (ASG)

Kyle Korver (3PT/ASG?)

Coach Bud (ASG)

Darvin Ham? (Rising Stars)

Dennis S. (Rising Stars)

Is that everyone? Wow that's a lot. Also, bonus questions:

1.) Do you think Pero should have been in the Rising Stars game as a sophomore player? Do you see anyone on the International roster that he deserved to play over?

Steven Adams (Thunder) 
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) 
Bojan Bogdanovic (Nets) 
Gorgui Dieng (Timberwolves) 
Dante Exum (Jazz) 
Rudy Gobert (Jazz) 
Nikola Mirotic (Bulls) 
Kelly Olynyk (Celtics) 
Dennis Schröder (Hawks) 
Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves)

Yeah... probably not.

2.) This question is really interesting. Do you think the Hawks will sit next to each other during the non- All Star game festivities? Like imagine during Kyle's 3 pt contest seeing Horford, Teague, Millsap, and Dennis all sitting on the sideline rooting for Kyle. Or maybe they will take the opportunity to hang with their other non- Hawks friends?

almost perfectly correct fellas

Our fan situation has improved but we still have a lot of work.

The whole of Canada voted for Lowry.

Honestly good for them. That's the way things should be. Fans of a city should pull through for their players. Even with our success we couldn't get any of our players even close to having a chance to get voted in, which is sad. Marcin Gortat was 4th place in east forward voting!

As I was saying. It's a good year in that underrated players such as the Gasols and Lowry actually got the recognition they deserve over players like Irving, Wade, Dwight, and Love.

The latest polling prior to today's announcement of the All-Star starters had wade well ahead of Kyle Lowry. But somehow, Lowry was voted in (an rightfully so). This makes Teague an almost lock and gives Kyle (and Horf and Millsap thanks to the 2 wild card spots) some hope! This will be remembered as the year in which all of the starters voted in were almost perfectly correct!

Also something to keep in mind in terms of Kyle Korver; Roy Hibbert has made the all star team twice despite being a "defensive specialist". Also, Andre Iguodala made it a couple of years ago while only averaging something like 13ppg.

I think Teague, Millsap, and Horford make it. Korver could depending on how the next couple of games go.

When do they announce reserves?

Starters are announced this Thursday. I'm certain researves are announced on a Thursday afterwards. I believe it is the 29th.

I know a similar question was asked, but  it is a lot more interesting when asked like this:

1.) Which Hawks do YOU WANT to make the all-star team?

2.) Which Hawks DESERVE to make the all-star team?

3.) Which Hawks WILL (based on history and expected votes from the coaches, likely not in our favor) make the all star team?

My take:

1.) Teague, Millsap, and Horford. I think Millsap and Horford have had equal contributions and its too difficult to not have one of them in. Teague is a no brainer. I would love all four guys with Korver but like most people say, we need to win a championship for something like that to happen.

2.) All four for sure. Korver deserves it over Wade and Irving for sure. But of course that's not going to happen. Also Love will probably get in which might bump out Millsap or Horford.

3.) Teague and Millsap. I got the feeling that this was the consensus. If it weren't for Horford's late start too, he would be here.

The consensus is that Jeff and Paul will get in. In my opinion, I think it should Jeff and Al. I love Paul and he really is a do-it-all player, but lately his scoring load has been lessend by the emergence of Al. Personally, I would rather have Al get his 3rd all-star appearance.

Could you imagine 4 all stars? Does that not yell Championship Pistons to you? Also imagine:

Al, Paul. Jeff, Kyle as All-Stars

Hawks coaching staff coaching the game

Antić and/or Dennis at the Rookie/Soph game.

Thanks for sharing! I am also up in SE Michigan. I've been to quite a few Hawks game the last couple years up here but I wasn't able to make it last night. I've been able to meet Bob and Nique after the game a couple times, Bob really is a nice guy. He seemed surprised that there were fans that wanted to talk to him. That is awesome about Horford, I haven't been able to meet any of the players except Korver. I'm guessing you caught him before the game?

Yup! Before the game.

Darn it. My apologies.

I was listening to NBA radio and if I recall correctly, Malik Rose said at a USA practice he clearly heard the coach yell out set plays along the lines of "Korver 4" or something like that. Regardless, I think it's pretty safe to assume they will be cutting the younger guys like Hayward, Lillard, and maybe even Drummond. Korver will be on the team for certain situation purposes only .

This reminds me of the whole Monta Ellis/ Brandon Jennings ordeal we suffered from last summer. "Strong" rumors indicated that we would get one of those players and it peresisted for weeks, only to end up getting someone who wasn't even in our rumor mill. As much as I want both of them, Deng more than Monroe, I believe we're no longer getting either player. Expect a sigining of Rodney Stuckey or Kris Humphries or someone random like that.

Rather use all that money to try and lure LeBron first.

Lebron and Carmelo are never, ever, coming here. The thought never even entered their minds. We are going to to have a team full of solid players. We will never get a superstar via free agency.

If we end up getting Deng, I am going to order a Deng Hawks jersey immediately. Guys, keep in mind he was beasting (career high 19ppg) before getting traded last season. LAST SEASON.

Teague

Thabo

Deng

Horford

Monroe

That would be the best team we've had since I have been a fan. Better even than Joe-Jamal-Horford-Smith.

Hes definitely still a quality starter and I'd expect about 15ppg for him in this offense.

Not a bad way to spend 8 or 9 million

He averaged 19ppg with Chicago last season before being traded. I think he can pull similar numbers here.

inb4 last second hawks trade for Ronny Turiaf or some other random player.

Turner and Waiters both blow chunks in terms of efficiency. Referencing Harden is a good reality check on this:

Waiters: Age 22, TS%: .493

Harden: Age 22, TS%: .604

Turner: Age 25, TS% .486

Harden: Age 24, TS% .603

Getting chuckers is bad. Getting guys who score like Harden is good.

Walker and Monroe are more interesting, but the young guy I wish we were taking a risk on was the one we were getting with our lottery pick.

Fair enough. I believe we had had this exchange about Waiters before. I still want him badly but it's understandable why others don't.

I actually want Turner the least of those four. If about 17ppg is all he could conjure on a tanking Sixers team then I'm a little concerned.

How does everyone else feel about Kemba Walker? Are you guys willing to give up on Dennis?

*I feel that this thread is relevant to the Homecourt board as it's addressing a problem with the team. I then just made some suggestions.

What do we have to lose in trading away Teague, Lou Williams, or anyone else? We're playing terribly. Ferry needs to take a risk. Houston took a risk on a sixth man and now have a star.

The following players are in my opinion, players that still have star potential. They all have some things in common. We all know that they are good and their futures are bright, but in the teams that they are on now they aren't getting anywhere. Most of them have been in constant trade rumors.

1. Kemba Walker

2. Dion Waiters

3. Greg Monroe

4. Evan Turner

Kemba Walker is only 23 and has been playing great. His game is comparable to Teague (early season Teague that is) but I think his ceiling is much greater. We would have to give up on Dennis with him though.

Dion Waiters I have mentioned before is a player who I think is in a very similar situation as Harden was. I feel like a lot of people dislike him. Keep in mind he's only a second year! James Harden didn't blow up until his third year. I want him the most, I don't care what others say.

Greg Monroe and Evan Turner also have potential.

Hardaway Jr. is not leaving, as much as we want him too. There is absolutely no way they part with him. Shump and Felton have been on the block and that's probably what we'll get in return. If we could trade Teague and Lou Williams for Shump, Felton, and something else I would be more than happy.