NBA Teams “Watchability” Scale

[D.R.P.]

NBA Teams "Watchabilty Scale

14. Atlanta Hawks

I used to hate watching these guys, because they were (and often still are) squandering so much talent by running an isolation-heavy offense that always ended in Joe Johnson dribbling and shooting a bad shot. But they do play very aggressive defense that leads to transition opportunities, and it's been fun to watch Josh Smith grow from being a headcase that didn't know his strengths to one of the toughest one-on-one covers in the league. The only things holding them back are Johnson's overdribbling and Mike Woodson's stone face (seriously, every time the camera cuts to him, he's staring into space. I guess in-game coaching is overrated).

(This also gives me a chance to go on a quick tangent. With all the amazing advanced stats we have these days, how has nobody created a "dribbles per possession" stat? I need to know which players kill ball movement the most. My projected top five: Tony Parker, Joe Johnson, Allen Iverson, Corey Maggette, Earl Boykins. I have my reasons).

[D.R.P.]

Personally I would definitely rate the Hawks higher than 14. However, this is on point about Joe's overdribbling and Woody's blank stairs.

[volman]

"Here's the problem: Boston is so damn unlikeable. Garnett and Rondo are punks. Perkins has developed some ridiculous fake swagger, the kind that results from riding the coattails of your four all-star caliber teammates. Rasheed Wallace needs no introduction, and Pierce is a chronic whiner that got carried off the floor by his teammates in the 2008 Finals, only to magically come back a few minutes later and be just fine."

That's the only thing I agree with. Especially the bolded text.

[Atlantaholic]

What a load of crap. We are the highest scoring offense in the NBA per 100 possessions, not to mention the most exciting team at running the fast break, and J-Smoove is a walking highlight reel with all his dunks and blocks.

Edited December 16, 2009 by Atlantaholic

[ATLSmith]

The Hawks are higher than 14 just for the excitement of a Bibby to Smoove fast break alley oop...

Actually, I find Crawford quite exciting to watch as well. That guy can play.

[JackB1]

He is right about Joe overdribbling. You see it every game. We just accept it from Joe because he is our leading scorer and most talented player, but even Joe can get better if he learns to let the game come to him more.

Edited December 16, 2009 by JackB1

[Joker]

He's hating, once I seen Houston at 3, I knew he was hating. I watch all these teams play. Houston is top 10, but Atlanta is top 4-7 range. LAL, Orl, Phx are the only teams more entertaining than the Hawks.

[ngc7]

He's hating, once I seen Houston at 3, I knew he was hating. I watch all these teams play. Houston is top 10, but Atlanta is top 4-7 range. LAL, Orl, Phx are the only teams more entertaining than the Hawks.

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