AJC: Media day musings

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Jamal was happy to see L.D. at least. (Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com)

A few notes from my rounds today during the official unveiling of your 2010-11 Atlanta Hawks . . .

Jamal

Jamal was there, though I wouldn’t say he was exactly thrilled. Jamal said he “loves it” in Atlanta and wants to stay for the long term. He didn’t really address the contract situation or the trade demand directly but it didn’t take much reading between the lines to figure out what he’s feeling.

Does he think he will be in Atlanta for the near future?

“I honestly don’t know. I would love to work something out and be here long term. Last year I would have thought this was home and I’m part of the team’s future. But if it doesn’t work out that way I guess we will just have to cross that bridge when we get there.”

Does he want a trade if he doesn’t get the extension?

” I don’t want to talk about that. I will leave that up to Rick [sund] and my agent to talk about.”

Does he feel disrespected by the lack …

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