Hawk's COULD Be Purchased before summer?

[Diesel]

There was a fight for the new Charlotte Franchise. It was a hard fought battle and Bird and his investment team Lost. If they were serious about owning a franchise, Atlanta could be a prime Market for The Bird group. Actually, I know Babs and CO. are relieved that Bird's group didn't win. For had they won, I'm sure that Johnson would have set his eyes on the Atlanta Hawks and would have cleaned house. Anyway, Babcock talks like a man who knows his days are numbered. With the franchise being on the market, this is no longer a promotional gimmick, this has become Babcock's last stand. Fortunately, I don't think that the City will lose the Hawks altogether (even though the attendance SUCKS). But I do think that Next yr we might see a new begginning. So for Babcock's last stand, I seriously doubt he allows Kruger to continue to sit at the helm while the team underachieves. Dec. 19, 20... New Coach. Jan 1... New regime in Atlana basketball.

[JTFan31]

Are you really so sure about this Diesel? I sure hope it goes through, we desperately need a new coach.

[Traceman]

to determine what it would take to buy the Hawks. As long as they wouldn't try to move the team (and I seriously doubt they would), I'd be all for that move.

I read an article somewhere today where the author was saying that there were teams in the Central Division (us and the Cavs?) that were likely to be available and that Bird's group might try acquire one of them. I could see them giving Nique some kind of role with the team, either in the front office or as an assistant coach. If the team keeps losing at their current rate, AOL might try to sell sooner than later.

[Diesel]

Well, the point is...

As long as they don't move the team. Honestly, St. Louis is primed for a franchise. The Hawks going back to St. Louis is not so far fetched. There's also Jacksonville who tried before... But Orlando is so Close that I can't see that as being a possibility. However, St. Louis and Anaheim will put up good offers for a franchise and the Hawks going to St. Louis could be a strong possibility in either circumstance.

Now, if Bird Group does call AOL, the asking price is only 200 million (reported). Sounds like a lot, but when you think about it.... Jordan was worth 400 million when he took over the Wizards. Big Dog's contract was a 100 million dollar deal. I'm sure the Charlotte franchise costed far more than 200 million... [censored] they had to buy a new stadium. Atlanta already has the Phillips arena... It's an easier deal in my opinion...

Maybe this summer, there will be new owners and it's possible that they will clean house totally.

[cyman3]

"Maybe this summer, there will be new owners and it's possible that they will clean house totally."

- interesting thought... but honestly, i want a guy like ARTHUR BLANK! does Blank have any brothers, cousins, relatives that are interested in the hawks?

[BlackHawkDown]

Robert Johnson, billionaire founder of BET, is looking to purchase a NBA franchise. Atlanta would be perfect 1.) Atlanta is already considered the leading city for African American 2.) Johnson has the power to get the Hawks a superstation ala BET - 88 million housholds nationwide. 3.)Johnson has the clout to give the Hawks the celebrity image that the Lakers have. 4.) He would fire Lonny!!!! Yea!!!! 5.) It would make Atlanta a more attractive team to most players 6.) Just the simple fact that the Hawks are a franchise with Black ownership would instantly a.) bring a great deal of media attention and b)bring out droves of black fans (85% of the city of Atlanta and nearly 40% of the metro area).

Hawks would become a hot ticket everyone from BHD to Puffy to Bob & Whitney would be on the sidelines.

[Guest]

Ah...he already got the new Charlotte franchise.

[BlackHawkDown]

My goodness I have been so involved I didn't even know. Oh well pisss on us. We will get some lame. Unless Puffy and Magic Johnson team up. Or maybe Master P and Magic.

[Admin]

That guy couldnt negotiate his way out of a wet paper bag.......much less run a professional sports team. Look at how much he screwed Ricky Williams, which as a Dolphins fan I am thankful for, but still........

[Blunt91]

Master P. was Jason Terry's agent for a little while,but I think Terry dumped him before he played his 1st game with the Hawks.

[cyman3]

i didnt know that... how bad did he [censored] over Williams?

[BlackHawkDown]

He started No Limit Sports Management b/c he felt that too many black athletes didnt have black representation. However his organization wasn't well organized and he hired many unqaulified agents. Plus half the lawyers were entertainment lawyers with little to no experience in sports.

[Admin]

and has been ever since his rookie contract, but the Dolphins were gracious enough to add in many lucrative bonuses which get hiim over 2-3 mil a year. Master P really screwed him big time and got fired quickly.

[Guest]

Didn't Master P fail a couple of times to get on a

NBA team?

[Diesel]

http://www.ownersillustrated.com/MasterPPDiddy.htm

He's worth 361 million dollars and has managed Ron Mercer, Derrick Anderson, and Ricky Williams.

[Guest]

Horrible joke Diesel.....

[Blunt91]

Iwasn't saying I wanted P. as an owner(I don't even like his music anymore) I was just saying I remember he was suppose to have been Terry's agent when Terry got drafted.

[cyman3]

but worked out well for u DOLFAN, hehe...