Gray Mule Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 For the first time in many years our Hawk roster doesn't have that familiarlook about it. We see some very familiar names there. Teague, Korver,Horford, Williams, Scott and Jenkins. Now, who are these other guys? Some we are familiar with, but not in aHawk uniform. Example: Elton Brand. Then we have some other big menwho are from overseas. Ditto our newly drafted PG. We wanted Superman and CP3. Instead, when they refused to come here,we got Dennis the Menance and those two big, mean looking guys. They probablywill not be a good as Superman but they do have six fouls to give (each) and withDennis and Jeff we have enough speed / quickness to be a real pain to our opponentsand they have those same 12 fouls. From what we've read and from what records avilable, these new guys seem to beable to hit a reasonable % of their foul shots. Maybe our new bigs aren't big enoughand maybe our mall men are just too slow - - Then again, maybe they are big enoughand fast enough. From what I've read, I could not make myself believe that these new guys will be easilypushed around and run over inside. Can they rebound? We will find out, won't we. So many questions and many of them we can't answer until we see our new Hawks onthe floor in the regular season against real, NBA competition. Until then, we make anguess and hope we're right. No one can really know - - But, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrypack Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 we'll have to wait and see how they play together. The consensus is that we are probably missing at least one difference maker, but that with team play we should have a comparable team to last year in terms of wins, maybe a bit worse. We have cap room and a draft pick for next year that we may use to upgrade our talent level via a trade. some people are considerably more down on some players, and a few of the moderators think that this will be a "lunchpail" team. My guess would be that we have more of a finesse team that is going to have trouble defending and that we need a defensive wing to take the team to the next level. In any case, I like this team and think that they will play hard and smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted August 14, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I posted in another thread but I'll say it again: Teague, Lou, Korver, Carroll, Milsap, Horford, Brand. These are seven guys who have already proven themselves in the NBA and aren't going to get pushed around easily. We need another 2 guard but 7 quality nba rotation players including 2 all stars is a good start. Our new bigs have some experience and Dennis, Jenkins, and Scott have all shown promise. On top of that I don't see where you can look at this team and think they are worse than last year. Smoove was good but so is Milsap. At almost every other position we've upgraded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted August 14, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Start Season!!!!! Let's go. I'm tired of waiting: Edited August 14, 2013 by macdaddy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Mule Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Dang! After viewing all this, let's get started! After seeing all this, ya gotta believe, "We ain't dead yet!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted August 14, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'll add that I think people forget how versatile and efficient Lou is on the offensive end and I think people will be surprised how effective Milsap and Horford will be together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted August 14, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks for posting those, macdaddy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSmith Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Slow around here lately. When does training camp start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Mule Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Slow around here lately. When does training camp start? I don't really know. It's about 3 weeks before the first regular seasonand that's the night before Halloween. Therefore, I'm guessing it starts in about 3 more weeks - early to mid October.1st game is around October 7th, so it's not long! Edited August 14, 2013 by Gray Mule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSmith Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Sweet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrypack Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I don't really know. It's about 3 weeks before the first regular seasonand that's the night before Halloween. Therefore, I'm guessing it starts in about 3 more weeks - early to mid October.1st game is around October 7th, so it's not long!Training camp probably starts mid Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamarHampton Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 It really is dead around here. I can't wait for the season to start. Find myself watching YouTube videos of basketball just to get my fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLscrubLove Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I wish the Hawks could win at least one division title this decade... Smh, this season will mark a 20 year anniversary. Just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I wish the Hawks could win at least one division title this decade... Smh, this season will mark a 20 year anniversary. Just ridiculous.You mean like the Braves? smh. Do you even get recognized for winning your division in the NBA? Conference title would be nice. But division title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholasp27 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I wish the Hawks could win at least one division title this decade... Smh, this season will mark a 20 year anniversary. Just ridiculous.We will get one next year after Lebron goes back to Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLscrubLove Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 We will get one next year after Lebron goes back to ClevelandDoubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLscrubLove Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 You mean like the Braves? smh. Do you even get recognized for winning your division in the NBA? Conference title would be nice. But division title?Braves have won a ton of division titles and actually have a championship, we have like 4 since being in Atlanta and no where near a championship... ECF titles would be nice but divisions are the first step... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_town Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'll add that I think people forget how versatile and efficient Lou is on the offensive end and I think people will be surprised how effective Milsap and Horford will be together. i am hoping he has recovered fully from his injury...we need him bad :) Go Hawks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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