Swatguy

Nope, getting the ping-pongs does not mean "have the worst record". The worst record does not guarantee the #1 pick (I did say that). Most know the more "Ping-Pong" balls the better odds to get the #1 pick (it is what I said). Most understand that all teams not in the playoffs get "Ping-Pong" balls. Think about what you are saying.

Trade him to Houston for Asik. It is the humane thing to do.

It is not what I wrote.

Two things: We missed on the key of the chemistry from last year, Coach Drew. Not Hiring Drew for Bud was a big mistake. That decision surely was done in 2012. Management probably did not expect the ragtag group of expirings would gel and play so well. Had Zaza and Lou not gone down that may have gotten the third seed. Secondly, getting nothing for Josh. We have not swapped Milsap for Josh as some reason, we lost Josh for zip and used getting Milsap as a salve. Save, July ten is coming and perhaps we wake up and the nightmare is not real.

No center picked up. Al ain't happy. You think he wants to play through this build? I doubt it. Probably wants a trade.

Oh you got me!!! We won 7 of the last 15. Point is we needed not to focus on wins at that point, the focus should have been the ping-pongs. having the worst record never guarantee's the #1 pick, more balls would have changed the odds. We arrogantly anti-tanked in April.

Really? the difference between Pierce and Al? One is a HOF'er. Boston did have stars around him before the two came. Only one is a go-to-guy.

We came after CP3 and Dwight with BUD. The rookie coach!! Hiring this coach did nothing to bring in Chris and/or Dwight. Larry Drew would have had a better chance. Drew did wonder's with his roster and they played hard all the way thru.

Many of you cheered him and wished him here last week, now you bash him with hate. The Hawks dissed Dwight first in 2004. Hawks in place to get the ping pongs but decided to win every game possible that march and april. Terry Stotts and Bob Sura went for new contracts by winning 7 of their last 12 games. He was devastated.

Can Milsap really play sf? I don't know. What also hurts is getting nothing back for Josh. Perhaps there will be something not mentioned in the coming days. But if we get nothing for Josh, it is on Ferry, a huge blunder.

Problem is, Al has been requesting a center for years. Probably was promised a center. Zaza was the only center last year. Now we have none. He doesn't like it, he is not appreciated just used.

Al is not going to sit well at PF. I'm not surprised if he wants out.

If I am Al Horford I am DEMANDING DF trades him. By all means trade me (Al Horford) to Houston. No way Al wants a part of this shipwreck. DF has move the Hawks from a perennial playoff player to the lottery, when he didn't have to.

I believe if Drew was the HC we would have a better chance. Guys knew, respected and played hard for Drew. LD stood up and made guys accountable. Why do Ferry/Bud invoke such respect?

The Hiring of Bud does not equate definite smarts. It smells like a deal done in 2012. This smells like a slow build and we were already past that point enjoying perennial playoff staples. Cleveland, Washington and Detroit passes us this year.

Ok, we have a rookie coach, 9 players to fill on the roster, no legacy, no pedigree, no fanbase and a boatload of haters TOWARD HIM !! The choices to play are LA, San Fran and Atlanta. On a scale of ten both of those cities are a 9+ and Atlanta is a 7 at best. Mark Jackson has equipped him well, McHale is a fixture of legendary proportions and we have Bud. Dwight has tasted the world and owes nothing to Atlanta especially you haters. The Bay is very nice, LA is...you know. Atlanta allowed a very good coach go for Bud. He owes us Nothing!!

I'm moving back to 50/50 with Houston and LA. Because next off season LA will only have two contracts, Dwight and Nash. After resigning Kobe they will still have a bundle to spend. And of course the LT means nothing to them. They will need a different coach though.

I know both. Big Dwight (Dwight, Sr.) will only tell the truth.

He doesn't have kids here.

I understand brother I too love Atlanta. I also believe If Dwight said it, he was quoted out of context. I do not believe he dislikes the city, I believe he is comparing the livability of the two cities. Have you ever been to LA? Spent any time there? It is a totally different vibe. To live it in LA wealthy is much different than Atlanta. San Fran is my favorite but LA is not far. So, don't think he hates Atlanta, I think he Loves LA.

ow what lengths You may be right and I do not know what lengths Ferry and ASG went to. However, not having 'Nique at the table or any current Hawk (Al or Lou) in tow probably gave Dwight pause. That room probably felt foreign for him. I could be wrong. just sayin (I may be banned for my opinion any moment)

I think Houston. I hope Atlanta but I believe hiring Bud killed it. I believe had Drew was still here or another proven HC he may have chosen the Hawks. Ferry seems to not understand how to effectively recruit him. This coaching staff ... is not the things of greatness.

You guys are a simple bunch. You believe this 4th hand dribble and are now venomous. Shame.

My dial has not changed from 91.9 since you enlightened us of the local ratings. over two weeks now. WCLK !!!

They must be out of their minds. Splitter!