For the fans that wanted Roy...

[DavidSomerset]

I understand the attraction to him, because there is a chance he could turn out to be the best player in this draft, BUT why the heck would you want him on the Hawks??

Roy is the definition of a pure SG...not a PG, not a SF, this guy is a SG (and a damn good one at that)...Last time I checked, we already had a SG...one that we happened to give up two 1st round picks and a rising star for.

How in the heck would it make sense to draft Roy??? HE WOUDLN'T EVEN START!!! He would not fit in on this team at all.

A backcourt of him and JJ would simply not work out...our assist numbers would be even lower than they were this past year (20th in the league I believe). JChill is already an adequate bench SG...where would Roy fit in?

Now, Foye, I can understand, because I believe he can eventually run the point in the NBA, but Roy (even though a great talent) would have been a complete waste of a pick IMO.

[Gray Mule]

BECAUSE

He's going to be a SUPER -SUPER star and Hawks could

have traded him for fourteen starters and some bench

players plus a bag full of those new basketballs!!!

Seriously, Hawks got the player they needed to fill a

position where they were weakest.

Now, if our new guys, both the first and second round

picks, are what they are believed to be, maybe, just

maybe, Atlanta can slow down those lay-up drills that

our opponents just love to run against us.

Offense excites fans but defense wins games. Hawks

need both but it has been apparent that inside defense

has been sticking out like a sore thumb.

Hawks are growing, one small step at a time. Isiah has

been told, "Win now or else" while we slowly press

onward and upward toward being very good for a long time.

Too many of us want what the Nicks want and would wreck

everything for a few more wins now and to heck with the future.

[Yeti]

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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

This and that from a memorable day

Are you ready for this? Nate McMillan has already named his starting point guard for the Blazers' first game: Brandon Roy.

"Roy will be the starting point guard," McMillan said.

Roy, you will remember, was picked by Minnesota, then traded to Portland for Randy Foye and cash in essentially a swap of the Nos. 6 and 7 picks.

Oh wait, there's more to McMillan's quote: " ... of the summer league, and he will get the opportunity to get some playing time there."

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[skaughtybee]

Mule-

I love your optimism and philosophical appraoch to your posts. I'd enjoy meting you.

It is good to know that there are some fans who support this team and trust those that seek to improve it.

Scott

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BECAUSE

He's going to be a SUPER -SUPER star and Hawks could

have traded him for fourteen starters and some bench

players plus a bag full of those new basketballs!!!

Seriously, Hawks got the player they needed to fill a

position where they were weakest.

Now, if our new guys, both the first and second round

picks, are what they are believed to be, maybe, just

maybe, Atlanta can slow down those lay-up drills that

our opponents just love to run against us.

Offense excites fans but defense wins games. Hawks

need both but it has been apparent that inside defense

has been sticking out like a sore thumb.

Hawks are growing, one small step at a time. Isiah has

been told, "Win now or else" while we slowly press

onward and upward toward being very good for a long time.

Too many of us want what the Nicks want and would wreck

everything for a few more wins now and to heck with the future.

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[DavidSomerset]

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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

This and that from a memorable day

Are you ready for this? Nate McMillan has already named his starting point guard for the Blazers' first game: Brandon Roy.

"Roy will be the starting point guard," McMillan said.

Roy, you will remember, was picked by Minnesota, then traded to Portland for Randy Foye and cash in essentially a swap of the Nos. 6 and 7 picks.

Oh wait, there's more to McMillan's quote: " ... of the summer league, and he will get the opportunity to get some playing time there."

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Well, Nate knows a lot more about basketball than me, but personally, I don't think Roy can run the point...we'll see I guess