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It was sarcastic in nature. As of today we have less than a 10% chance IMHO.

I'm a rarity as I have never lived in ATL but am and have been a huge Hawks fan. I was born in OH, grew up in NJ, lived for 15 years between NC and MD, and now live in Dallas. Been a Hawks fan since Dr. J retired. I have spent some time in ATL, and it is noticeable to the amount of "other" fans. Even as someone not from there I could see it. The actual tax rate is fairly low, but add in the Jock Tax and it becomes a concern to players knowing they won't get a lot of national exposure to help offset the money paid out. Add in middle of the road or lower attendance and below average season ticket holders, it's no wonder why it is hard getting FAs. People will point to the Falcons, but they did exactly what you have to in ATL. Draft and maintain players, develop players, and get good enough where players come thinking they can win a ring. You don't hear of massive FAs coming in the other sports in ATL either. So you are right create a team bigger names will want to come to through the draft and development and ATL might finally make the finals.

If you aren't going to a super team a player like Marshall can explain the benefits to living in the city. All things being equal between the talent in Minny, Denver, and Phoenix as in you probably aren't winning a title with the roster and the money is about the same, it comes down to area. Marshall probably talked up the area, explained life there as a public figure, and spoke to the taxes, people, etc. It is one issue with Atlanta attracting big names. It is a transient city for the most part, which makes it a hard place to call large market as there is a lot of split loyalty to teams out of state. Add in one of the higher Jock Taxes at 6% it makes it hard to attract primetime players. NYC and CA have higher Jock Taxes, buy there is a lot of press, local support, local coverage, and national coverage which helps their brands and players to make more money.

He would push this team over 30 wins and we can't have that. Haha

I hope Dedmon can play up to his 36 stats. If he can the signing is great. If he can't then it is 7 million a season for a bench guy. I like the signing, but wary of the fact he hasn't played long minutes for long stretches. But again, good signing considering what we are trying to do.

College is funny in a way. You play more of a team style, a longer schedule, and more pressure than SL, however not everyone in college will sniff the NBA. In SL you have guys trying to make a roster or develop, but the short schedule and lack of a full offensive play package as well as marginal D makes it hard to evaluate against real, tested NBA players and talent. There can be merit in both. Seeing how a guy develops over a longer season, plays as a team, and under pressure in college is great. In SL it is good to evaluate basic BB IQ and how they develop certain parts of their game.

Defense and shooting.

That was the joke. If the NBA can find a way for us NOT to get a Superstar they will...lol

We will have the highest chance and most ping pong balls...and then they will rig it and we will pick 8th lol.

Dwayne Dedmon is a name floated.

Yes this is correct, with our draft picks.

WE sit at 77 million with 11 players. Meaning 2-3 more with 5 million to meet that number.

I'm all for developing players, I am not for a bad product. Right now we have a bad product. I'm not saying we need to make the playoffs or have a great team, I like the idea of trying to get a generational or superstar in the draft, since it is proven that is the only way we get one. But right now the roster has little excitement at all.

Wow are you optimistic. I think people have already checked out with this roster.

I did some quick math. Not including Collins, Dorsey, and Alpha, the current roster has an average PPG of about 75. Only 4 players average double digits and by far Schröder is the highest at 17.9. Next closest is 11.2. Now sure we don't know what the rookies will do, but man this roster looks pedestrian and terrible.

It would be an interesting stat to research. What are the career PPG of our current roster?

Bembry would be closer to little sweet than Dr. J

If this isn't a rebuild, I would HATE to see what a real Schlenk rebuild looks like lol.

I dont think our entire teams PPG hits 70.

LOL. That is what makes this so funny. The truth hurts. It's like Deadpool. Fake laugh hiding real pain.

I'm laughing at our roster right now. On the bright side a lottery pick is looking more realistic. Although I wouldn't match this, as of today this roster wouldn't scare most college teams.

Well it looks like we are losing THJ. And if you think Bembry is the second coming of Dr. J I want whatever you are on.

To be fair ours is awful. But I'm not sure they want to give up picks. But anything is possible.