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If Patterson got a shot, Bembry will get a shot. He's like a taller and more talented Patterson.

Not bad. He's a do it all wing with enough length to guard two positions. Some 'analyst' compared him to Josh Childress. I had no problem with Chillz as a Hawk except for his horrible jumper. I still think more is needed though. Prince, Embry, and Chriss are all nice players but I'm hoping the Hawks get more out of this Draft.

Those are the more likely scenarios. Philly did not tank all this time just to give up the #1 pick for questionable assets. This is their chance to get their superstar and they won't blow it like ATL did when they tanked. I think the Hawks can get into the top 5 though or can at least trade up enough spots to grab Malik Beasely. I just want to see the Hawks do something other than standing pat or trading down for cash considerations.

We are NOT better than Toronto. We absolutely need to get more firepower and rebounding on this team. Oh, and we got to get some toughness from somewhere, because I've been watching the Hawks for so long, I forgot what toughness looked like. THIS is what the ECF is supposed to be.

The poster in question also said he was a scout when he first got here. This is the internet where you can be anything you want to be and have people believing you are what you say you are. But you better be able to back it up or you risk losing credibility. The poster in question was not able to back it up and some of us still remember that. In your case Soth, I believed you and had no doubt that you were telling the truth. Jealousy from other posters was the main reason you were treated how you were treated and I thought that was unfair. The Squawk was rough back then. It's a MUCH better forum now.

Not necessarily. Hield, Brown, Beasely, and Chriss are all guys that can contribute. The one guy that I'd like to see the Hawks trade up to get is Brown. He's REALLY explosive and has a great motor.

Believe me, I know. But I have a gut feeling that this time will be different. There's no way we blow three Drafts in a row. NO WAY. And with the way this team got run off the court the last two seasons, I can't see the Hawks just standing pat and thinking the fans will be okay with another WLOC statement after we again fail to attract any big free agents. The Hawks brass should understand by now that they are going to have to use the Draft to get their marquee player. If there are teams willing to trade in the top five, the Hawks absolutely have to get involved. Drafting Taurean Prince and saying, "He's the guy we were targeting the whole time", is not gonna get it this time.

And they very much need a positive locker room presence. Their team had plenty of talent but their locker room atmosphere was downright toxic according to reports.

Exactly. The Sixers want vet help. That's the Hawks only way in unless they go 100% Dimitroff (Julio Jones) and give another team a deal they can't refuse.

This Draft is weak but Malik Beasley in the 2nd Round is insane. Hopefully, other teams go crazy over the international guys and we end up getting a steal. But all of that won't matter if the Hawks trade up and get a player worth building around on this roster. I'm still holding on to the hope that Ingram or Brown will be Hawks after June23rd. Absurd I know, but I have a feeling that the Hawks are going to do something big this Draft

No Malik Beasley in the 1st Round? Wow.

The Hawks player development has been great with D league level players. Now let's see what they can do with Lottery level talent. With their best players in their 30's, the Hawks have to get some star level talent in the queue.

Nice to know the Hawks have Brown on their radar. I just hope they are ready to do what it takes to get him here. This is a weak Draft but there are some quality players in the Lottery.

You can't build 'around' Horford. You can build with a guy like Horford all day every day. If Bud, Wilcox, and the owners don't get that, there will NEVER be an NBA Championship coming to Atlanta. Oh, and 'continuity' is the new WLOC.

True, it's not a one way deal. That's why it may sting to have to let go of some valuable assets. Find out what it would take for those teams in the top 5 to let go of those picks and decide if it's worth it. If the Hawks see a guy they can legit build around, make the sacrifice(s) necessary to get him here and then build around him. But if the Hawks already think they have their centerpiece on the current roster, especially after how the last two seasons ended, than it's all moot.

Unfortunately, that's the kind of move it's going to take to get a star here if we can't attract free agents. At this point, I'm all in favor of the Hawks doing what they need to do to get a star on this roster. It may sting a little to give up current players or future assets, but something has to be done. Whether it's Simmons, Ingram, or Brown , I really don't care, just get them here.

I'm for anything that gets us a top 5 pick. Top 2 is even better. Trade who you need to trade. This franchise needs a shot in the arm badly. I like Hield, but Ingram would be 100% better. Jaylen Brown is a local kid in the Lottery that also fits a need.

I like Prince but I like Brandon Ingram a whole lot better. I'd like to see the Hawks do something exciting in the Draft for once.

WLOC in full force. Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it and right about now I feel like I'm stuck in a time loop.

This goes right along with my thoughts that the Hawks should blow it up. I wasn't clear on that during my post. I'm tired of half measures and somehow trying to build on what we have. I've seen this before during the late 80's, 90's, and with JJ's Hawks. Unless Durant walks through that door, this team is pretty much stuck where it's at. I've grown weary of futility.

...which was run right into the trap just like the Cavs knew he would. I will say his decision making fits right in with the rest of this team's during crunch time, so maybe he is the future.

I'm weary of Teague's apathy and I can't trust Dennis to make good decisions consistently or keep his emotions under control. Find takers for both and trade whoever to the highest bidder. Use one or both to trade up in the Draft. This is a great time to hit the reset button and get some players worth building with/around.

Blow it up. I'm not even mad when I say that but blow it up.

That's right. No more half measures.

No more half measures.