Horford showed tonight he can be the man

[Sothron]

23 points 12 Reb 3 assists 1 steal 1 block on 11/19 shooting? Yes please, can I have some more?Let's be honest: not having Mr. Brick out there thanks to his ankle showed what the team can do without having a ball hog and a guy that is addicted to shooting long twos for no reason.I'm hoping Ferry was paying attention tonight and can find a good deal for Josh. Horford can absolutely be the centerpiece guy because he almost always only takes good shots and he isn't a ball hog or a black hole on offense that has to waste the shot clock.

[capstone21]

I still think horford is the perfect compliment to a star but I absolutely want him on this team.

[AHawks89]

Anyone can be the man in one game. Great game by Horford tonight, though. I just wish Smith would get threads like this when he plays like a beast.

[BudBall]

Calm down. Horford will never be a centerpiece. Only a compliment piece.

[MQDnATL01]

He did play BIG tonight but he needs to do this every game. Good game tonight though.

[ATLscrubLove]

Horf is the heart of the team. He has just always been out shined by others. Think about if Smoove were able to that well at the same time as Horf... We would be lethal.

[BrazilianHawk]

His shot was $$$ tonight. The ones who call him a robot might as well start calling him RO-BOSSGO HAWKS!

Edited November 5, 2012 by BrazilianHawk

[AHawks89]

Funny because after the Hardens debut as a starter for the Rockets you said it's just one game, and now you turn around and do this because of one game? Haha.

[CODHAWKSFAN]

Anyone can be the man in one game. Great game by Horford tonight, though. I just wish Smith would get threads like this when he plays like a beast.

Exactly....people on this board prays everyone when they have a good game, except Josh. Spread the love people, these are our Hawks.

[Jody23]

23 points 12 Reb 3 assists 1 steal 1 block on 11/19 shooting? Yes please, can I have some more? Let's be honest: not having Mr. Brick out there thanks to his ankle showed what the team can do without having a ball hog and a guy that is addicted to shooting long twos for no reason. I'm hoping Ferry was paying attention tonight and can find a good deal for Josh. Horford can absolutely be the centerpiece guy because he almost always only takes good shots and he isn't a ball hog or a black hole on offense that has to waste the shot clock.

You make a very valid point. I don't think it's a coincidence that they played well without Josh tonight, just liked they played well without him in game 5 of the playoffs. Without a guy who routinely takes bad shots and makes bad decisions with seemingly no accountability, you saw a group of guys buy in to a team concept and give great effort.

[CODHAWKSFAN]

His shot was $$$ tonight. The ones who can him a robot mught as well start calling him RO-BOSS GO HAWKS!

I can dig that!

[TheFuzz]

He's still not aggressive enough and I think he's much better as a number 2 or 3, but yeah, he's very good.

[EazyRoc]

Great game, but I must add that OKC doesn't have a whole lot of size. He got to play against a smaller creativity and did well. All that says is what most squawkers have been saying for a while. That he's be really good next to a real C.

[AHawks89]

Honestly, I want Horford and Smoove both to be Hawks unless we can bring in a couple of superstars. But for now, I want Horford to DEMAND the ball and also work on his post moves.

[EazyRoc]

I hate this new keyboard..so ignore my last post. I can't even edit it...

[Jody23]

Great game, but I must add that OKC doesn't have a whole lot of size. He got to play against a smaller creativity and did well. All that says is what most squawkers have been saying for a while. That he's be really good next to a real C.

What? Thabeet, Perkins, Collison and Ibaka are all taller and/or bigger than Al.

[EazyRoc]

Thabeet is. The others are not taller or significantly bigger.

[wolvetigers]

23 points 12 Reb 3 assists 1 steal 1 block on 11/19 shooting? Yes please, can I have some more? Let's be honest: not having Mr. Brick out there thanks to his ankle showed what the team can do without having a ball hog and a guy that is addicted to shooting long twos for no reason. I'm hoping Ferry was paying attention tonight and can find a good deal for Josh. Horford can absolutely be the centerpiece guy because he almost always only takes good shots and he isn't a ball hog or a black hole on offense that has to waste the shot clock.

SLOW DOWNNNNNN.....Horford is not a #1 option, now I'm not necessarily saying Smith is a #1 either, but he is the only real difference maker on our team as far as changing momentum on both sides of the ball. Great win for the Hawks, but we definitely need some size in the back court...Tyreke Evans and Teague backcourt would be amazing to see...

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Josh will get love if he puts up 23 and 11 on 58% FG shooting in a winbut just don't expect it if he puts up 23 and 11 on 43% shooting in a loss . . from the PF spot.Frontline players need to shoot a high percentage. And the only reason why Smith doesn't shoot a high percentage is because he wants to prove to everybody that he can make an 18 footer, instead of slashing WITHOUT THE BALL toward the rim, ( like Ivan does ), and get most of his points and shots around the rim.Until that happens, people will ALWAYS complain about Smith. He needs to stop trying to be like Kevin Durant, and try to be more like Kenneth Faried.

[Jody23]

Thabeet is. The others are not taller or significantly bigger.

Lol. Collison, Ibaka and Perkins are all 6'10 and Perkins is 270 and Collison is 255. We all know Al ain't 6'10 IN shoes.