ryandauwalker Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Tweet Added - Refresh Page to see it live!If you don't see the Tweet here AFTER REFRESHING PAGE, then it wasn't entered correctly. Please edit and try again.Important: If the Tweet doesn't load, please refresh the page before editing the Tweet as it may need to refresh to parse properly Edited June 15, 2013 by Dolfan23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 And the crowd goes wild... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoHawk Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 http://www.nba.com/hawks/#/story/news/darvin-ham-returns-hawks-organization-assistant- DARVIN HAM RETURNS TO HAWKS ORGANIZATION AS ASSISTANT COACH ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks have named Darvin Ham as an assistant coach, Hawks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer announced today. Ham spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers.Darvin has a great feel for the game and knows what it takes for a team to be successful and compete at a high level," Budenholzer said. He was a smart player who played with intensity and toughness every night and he has gone about coaching the same way.Prior to his stint with the Lakers, Ham was the head coach of the New Mexico Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League in 2010-11 and an assistant coach with the Thunderbirds from 2008-10. As a player, the eight-year veteran appeared in 417 career games (45 starts) with Denver, Indiana, Washington, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Detroit, averaging 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.4 minutes (.518 FG%). He also played in 55 postseason games (with the Bucks and Pistons; 11 starts), putting up 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.4 minutes (.569 FG%), starting 11 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 YES YES YES YES YES YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 TAKE THAT BOBCATS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceCase Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Getting that player development vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Did you really think his family wanted to live in Charlotte over Atlanta? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaceRam Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Sounds like a great hire for the Hawks! Does Ham's hiring help with the Dwight Howard situation (Probably not but I was hoping!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheroatl Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 This is 50% Dwight related, 50% player development. Our chances of our Howard & Paul signing are climbing steadily as we approach July 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllestPamfilis Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Fantastic hire. A great defensive mind for the staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 I like the hire but honestly I didn't think Ham was a "smart" player on the court. I think he was an athletic dunker for sure but not necessarily the smartest cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Did you really think his family wanted to live in Charlotte over Atlanta? :-) Clearly you've never lived in Charlotte. That's one of the nicest cities in America to raise a family. It's expensive but it's really nice and growing quickly. If you're in your 20's maybe it's not the spot for you but as a family guy in your 30's-40's and up I'd take Charlotte every day of the week over living in a major city like Atlanta or Houston. I like the hire but honestly I didn't think Ham was a "smart" player on the court. I think he was an athletic dunker for sure but not necessarily the smartest cookie We hired him to make Dwight feel smart :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Diesel Posted June 15, 2013 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Sounds like a great hire for the Hawks! Does Ham's hiring help with the Dwight Howard situation (Probably not but I was hoping!)? I think so. Not from the perspective that he's Dwight's best friend or something.. I don't expect that after a year he would be that, But I do believe that he will be a better mouthpiece to D12 than Smoove was.I give Ferry an A+ so far this offseason. He let the leak happen.He got Darvin Ham.And now CP3 and D12 are talking and we're in the best position to sign them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted June 15, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Another tidbit, our coaching staff now has 5 (possibly 6) NBA championship rings between the three of them: Coach Bud: Spurs - '99, '03, '05, and '07 (possibly '13). Darvin Ham: Pistons - '04 Quin Snyder: None I like the hire but honestly I didn't think Ham was a "smart" player on the court. I think he was an athletic dunker for sure but not necessarily the smartest cookie Don't let Darvin's player history be the judge on whether or not he'll be a good/great coach. I remember Darvin from his days as a Piston. Great hustle guy that played defense first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sturt Posted June 15, 2013 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Honestly, I rarely forget anyone who once played for us, but I was surprised to read that the neurons responsible for holding on to Ham evidently bit the dust at some point. But the bigger curiosity is... where is the connection to either our GM or to our new HC?... and if there is none, what other theory makes sense for pursuing him, ie, beyond the one that says DH appears to have some relationship to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Honestly, I rarely forget anyone who once played for us, but I was surprised to read that the neurons responsible for holding on to Ham evidently bit the dust at some point. But the bigger curiosity is... where is the connection to either our GM or to our new HC?... and if there is none, what other theory makes sense for pursuing him, ie, beyond the one that says DH appears to have some relationship to him?He could just be a good young coach who gets through to players and puts in work as a coach like he did as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 The staff he is putting together is interesting. A variety of minds and expertise with lots of experience Love the focus on defense. These hires should help when it comes to FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 What's the big deal about Darvin Ham? He was about as unforgettable as players get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungsta Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 I have no idea what he brings to the table but cool I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Clearly you've never lived in Charlotte. That's one of the nicest cities in America to raise a family. It's expensive but it's really nice and growing quickly. If you're in your 20's maybe it's not the spot for you but as a family guy in your 30's-40's and up I'd take Charlotte every day of the week over living in a major city like Atlanta or Houston. We hired him to make Dwight feel smart I have been to Charlotte many times. I used to go to Carowinds many times as a kid and teen being I stayed only 90 mins away in Spartanburg, SC. My very good friend lived their. I have another female friend who stills lives there. She owns a Gym. I was just there last year. Nope, I still don't care for it. Not live enough for me. :-) Oh and I'm 41 years old. :-) Edited June 15, 2013 by Brotha2ThaNite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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