This Will Be a Long Season Without a True Center

[Highpozt2]

Respect due to Al Horford, but without a true Center the Hawks will likely drop from the top 4 in the East, and probably no better than 6 or 7 of the Western Conference elite. ZaZa's size makes him a Center in statue, but he actually dropped off last year in regards to his contribution. Brad Miller or Shaq? is what is left of the free agent Centers --- which is not much particularly at this stage in Shaqs career. Shaq does have a presence and would probably add a dimension this team needs, and that is size and strength. If he is 70% of the Shaq we are use to, that would be an upgrade from ZaZa, Randolph and Collins. Brad is a better offensive threat and can shoot free throws he also would be and upgrade. The Hawks will not compete with the Lakers, Magic, Rockets or any other team that has size at the Center position. Unless Drew can get something out of ZaZa and Randolph that Woodson couldn't, we will absolutely need to address the Center Position this offseason.

Edited July 14, 2010 by Highpozt2

[AmishBoy]

Respect due to Al Horford, but without a true Center the Hawks will likely drop from the top 4 in the East, and probably no better than 6 or 7 of the Western Conference elite. ZaZa's size makes him a Center in statue, but he actually dropped off last year in regards to his contribution. Brad Miller or Shaq? is what is left of the free agent Centers --- which is not much particularly at this stage in Shaqs career. Shaq does have a presence and would probably add a dimension this team needs, and that is size and strength. If he is 70% of the Shaq we are use to, that would be an upgrade from ZaZa, Randolph and Collins. Brad is a better offensive threat and can shoot free throws he also would be and upgrade. The Hawks will not compete with the Lakers, Magic, Rockets or any other team that has size at the Center position. Unless Drew can get something out of ZaZa and Randolph that Woodson couldn't, we will absolutely need to address the Center Position this offseason.

There was nobody who finished behind us who will be better than us this season. Miami and Cleveland will swap. Without a big body who can be effective against Howard we will probably be destroyed again by Orlando.

Edited July 14, 2010 by AmishBoy

[clicklandshopping]

Respect due to Al Horford, but without a true Center the Hawks will likely drop from the top 4 in the East, and probably no better than 6 or 7 of the Western Conference elite. ZaZa's size makes him a Center in statue, but he actually dropped off last year in regards to his contribution. Brad Miller or Shaq? is what is left of the free agent Centers --- which is not much particularly at this stage in Shaqs career. Shaq does have a presence and would probably add a dimension this team needs, and that is size and strength. If he is 70% of the Shaq we are use to, that would be an upgrade from ZaZa, Randolph and Collins. Brad is a better offensive threat and can shoot free throws he also would be and upgrade. The Hawks will not compete with the Lakers, Magic, Rockets or any other team that has size at the Center position. Unless Drew can get something out of ZaZa and Randolph that Woodson couldn't, we will absolutely need to address the Center Position this offseason.

I agree! I think we need to be patient though. The team we have will wins alot of games for us because Horford is a top center in this league. But he does have lack of size when it comes to the top centers. He doesn't lack it from the offensive side but the defensive side so a defensive back -up would be worthwhile.

[Highpozt2]

There was nobody who finished behind us who will be better than us this season. Miami and Cleveland will swap. Without a big body who can be effective against Howard we will probably be destroyed again by Orlando.

I think Chicago will be significantly better and the Bucks have a legit Center in Bogut and M Redd returning later ---- both team have a good chance of moving into the forth spot. Orlando, Miami, Boston and then there is a dash for forth Bulls, Bucks and Hawks. we will be competing against Bogut, Big Z and D. Howard. this could be tough if the Hawks do not get some size at least of the bench.

[AmishBoy]

I think Chicago will be significantly better and the Bucks have a legit Center in Bogut and M Redd returning later ---- both team have a good chance of moving into the forth spot. Orlando, Miami, Boston and then there is a dash for forth Bulls, Bucks and Hawks. we will be competing against Bogut, Big Z and D. Howard. this could be tough if the Hawks do not get some size at least of the bench.

I can see your logic with the Bucks but Chicago is seriously overrated every year. Adding Boozer makes them basically Utah except Sloan is a better coach than Tom and Deron is a better point guard than Derrick Rose which makes them not as good as Utah. Meanwhile Boozer is still an undersized four. I doubt either team wins more than 53 games so we would have to regress for them to pass us.