Jdawgflow

1 hour ago, thecampster said:

Reviving this....some highlights.
 

@Jdawgflow - Lamelo Ball

@Buzzard, me and a number of others saw it Edwards, Wiseman 1/2 but take either if they fell, if not trade the pick holding LaMelo Ball for ransom.

@Spud2nique - Lamelo Ball will be a top 25 player in the league in 4 years (this year).

@NBASupes - Toppin

 

I didn’t think Ant would be this good.  He is a superstar.  Lamelo is a very good player.  Not a bad pick but not the best pick in highlight for me.

13 minutes ago, terrell said:

It was reported somewhere..

The Hawks wanted Josh Green included, so the Mavs said no thanks... 

I remember this being reported also.

1 hour ago, Wretch said:

Yeah......I'm probably gonna check out.  I don't believe all the rumors, but something about all this doesn't sit right with me.  I've spent way too much time on the Squawk these last couple of days anyway.

@Sothron, if I'm not lurking here... I'll hit you up on FB for updates you're allowed to share.

Don’t leave Wretch!

there are still corn dogs here for you.

2 hours ago, kg01 said:

Look at me.  Look at me... I'm the captain now. 

I sure hope Kyle had good taste in movies as a kid and did not get sucked into the “new legacy” garbage.

49 minutes ago, AtLaS said:

Keys if we are going to be successful building around Trae.

1.  Need shooters at every position.  The Center doesn't have to be a great shooter, just needs the ability to hit a midrange jumper to keep the defense honest.  This will unlock Trae drives again.

2.  Length and defense at every other position.  

I think JJ and Hunter both fit here.  We need to square up the 5 (I like OO but he will struggle against bigger 5's like Zubac/Lopez/Valencunis) so we will need a BIG 5 off the bench.  And we need an SG who can play D and hit the 3.

I'd be willing to trade DJM in a package centered around Herb Jones but I just don't think NOP would be willing to do that.  

Dyson Daniels can't shoot at all so I don't want him playing beside Trae.  To me he doesn't even have potential as a shooter, he's a career 64% FT shooter.  That will not work.  He's Andre Roberson 2.0 IMO

 

You hit the nail on the head.  Still need this for Trae.  Even his dad knows and is sharing it.

Get us this lineup Landry!

19 hours ago, kg01 said:

I mean, I hope the dude makes a full recovery and all that.  I'm sympathetic and empathetic and everything.   But geez man, every year it's something when they lose. 

He is a walking injury and/or excuse machine.  Either way, nobody is winning with him as the focal point.  I have never seen anyone that big play so soft, so often.  Not sure if it is him trying to stay injury free, he is out of shape, or he has no dawg in him.  Or all of the above.

8 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

23 minutes ago, kg01 said:

So stupid.  So what does he do with the rest of his life?  Just be a tall a** security guard or customer service guy? 

Cap Bowdler is on line 4 to answer this question…right after you agree to his season ticket package offer.

6 hours ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

A few thoughts:

1.  Trae did this is only 21 minutes I believe

2.  I am liking the Trae beard

3.  He may just get himself a Just for Men sponsorship with Emmitt Smith if he plays his cards right after he got rid of that gray spot on his goatee

5 hours ago, AHF said:

I see it as different.  I think if it was going to be treated similarly you would make the minimum condition a minimum number of shot attempts.  Minimum plate appearances = minimum number of attempts.  # of 3's = # of hits.

So in baseball you need just over 500 plate appearances to qualify for the batting title.  The NBA rule would be like having a requirement that you get 162 hits in a season instead.

I think that is fair.  But I think the idea of a minimum in some fashion is similar between sports.  Now the debate about which is better (number vs attempts), is a different and interesting discussion.

26 minutes ago, AHF said:

I just looked it up.  The statistical minimum to qualify for 3pt% is 82 3pt shots made.  Number of attempts is irrelevant.  You can quality by going 82-82 or 82-250.  Obviously, once you qualify the leaderboard is driven by % made.

This is similar in baseball with a minimum number of innings for pitchers and number of plate appearances for hitters in regards to different leaderboard qualifications.

9 hours ago, REHawksFan said:

All the dummies have dumb takes about Trae.

Truer words have never been spoken. Glen reads the Squawk. Guaranteed. 

Hi Glen.   

3 hours ago, kg01 said:

It's a shame that people still, even after 2 back surgeries, talk about him like he's faking it all.

People are terrible. 

I admit that I was skeptical at first.  But I feel bad for the guy.  It has to be mentally draining to not be able to do something anymore that you were elite at.

12 hours ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

I really hate it for dude.  Chronic pain is no joke.

1 hour ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

Shawshank Redemption for me!

What say you Squawkers?

 

1 hour ago, bird_dirt said:

Do you (the royal collective “you” not just you NCR) think Bruno has proven himself enough to Quin to be a capable, reliable second string center?

Has he shown enough to the coaches/FO to give them the confidence to trade CC and roll with OO, Bruno, and a rookie 5? Or Trade CC & OO and get an upgrade to our starting 5? 

I think so, at least at his contract price point. I just wonder if Quin will be willing to roll with it. 

Bruno is a great 3rd center and possibly a decent backup.  It is worth rolling the nice with him as the backup if we can trade CC (among others) for a front court upgrade.

5 hours ago, bird_dirt said:

You know that team lost, right?

But they were fun to watch!  And who is going to beat Jordan anyway?  Without MJ they would have been a dynasty.

2 minutes ago, capstone21 said:

What is up with Clint?  He seems so out of sorts since getting back?  Sloppy, hands are bad, no lift

He ded.

1 minute ago, kg01 said:

Happy to see the team get a w short-handed.

Been under the weather the past few days.  Flu-like symptoms. Smh 

So is this the Flu, flu-like, or the Jordan “flu”?

Hope you feel better.

33 minutes ago, givemesome1ce1 said:

The main thing to take away from this game is that’s it easier to play better defense with one point guard on the court than two. This is why we have to trade Dejounte Murray. Also, we need more size on this team to make it easier for Trae. Good win.

4 minutes ago, shakes said:

really depends on how much Vaughn did for the democratic party.   That's the criteria to get in the door for Pop and Carlisle to put on their fancy white knight clothes.

Don’t forget Kerr. 

35 minutes ago, terrell said:

Yeah Ive been saying this since 2018.. Trae improved but he can only do so much at his size..We need D all around him.. But then the offense would suffer... Shit aint easy man..

Trae with three 3 and D wings with SIZE and an Elite offensive center is how Ive always said we should be built..

Everyone has to be able to guard multiple positions..

 

Still what we need.

2 hours ago, bleachkit said:

I guess "treatment options" sounds better than "meds." But really there should be no shame in taking psychiatric medication. It saves lives. I'm sure the team has a top notch psychiatrist and therapist working with him. If he misses more significant time next year for the same reason his career might be in jeopardy. There are only so many roster spots and teams will accommodate only so much. Hopefully he's aware of what's at stake and can recover from his personal struggles. 

Mental health is no joke and cognitive behavioral therapy (among other therapy modalities) along with medication can be instrumental in helping people recover.  In the COVID and post-COVID world mental health issues have skyrocketed.  I hope he can get back on track and will accept help (if he hasn’t already).

This is a good discussion here from everyone.  Well thought out and respectful.  Kudos Hawksquawkers.