Medvedenko tryout

[TnDawg]

Here is an article from the AJC where BK had him in for a tryout. He was hurt most of last year and I can't remember what his numbers were like the year before. Either way picking him up can't hurt much. We would have to waive someone though. I'm thinking it would be Freije.

"Hawks hold audition for Medvedenko

By SEKOU SMITH

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 12/21/06

Former Lakers power forward Slava Medvedenko went through a private workout with the Hawks on Tuesday and made a favorable impression. "We liked him in the workout," said general manager Billy Knight. "Tyronn Lue and Zaza Pachulia know him. Lue has played with him, and we always reference those things with our guys. So all of the things we saw with him are good and positive." The Hawks would have to waive someone to sign the free agent, who can also play center. Medvedenko, 6 feet 10 1/2 and 253 pounds, played in two games for the Lakers last season before going down with a season-ending back injury. He was diagnosed with a herniated disc and had surgery later. The Lakers waived him late in the season."

[TnDawg]

Here is the link: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/h...1hawknotes.html

The article also states that Chillz had a set back and his return may be delayed.

[TheDude]

well he's definitely better than Frieje or bozeman so bring him in.

[Johnnybravo4]

I can see Stephen A now....SLAVA MED-VE-DENKO

[gutz]

Hopefully they sign him and then waive Lo Wright. That guy is flat out awful and contributed all he could last night for us to lose the game with that stupid foul on FIsher's 3 pointer. He has done NOTHING positive so far for the Hawks this season. Just stupid fouls and no defense or rebounding. Bring in Medavenko or whatever his name is. Can't be any worse than Lazy Lo Wright. Good lord

[mrhonline]

He'd be better than Freije, but likely with less D. Yes, I said "less D."

Why the obsession with bigs with a mid-range game? Can't we get exodus that defensive big?

[Johnnybravo4]

Hey isn't Tractor Traylor sitting at home somewhere. Or better yet, how about giving David Andersen some of that 8 million we have left over and bring him from overseas.

[lunar]

that probably the best idea i've heard today.

[TheDude]

omg, i totally forgot about david andersen....bring him to the states.....now.