Premium Member Sothron Posted January 17, 2014 Premium Member Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well to be honest, if multiple teams are after Ivan's services it's unlikely we will get him anyway. He'll probably end up as a backup big for a better team. Some were probably worried before about his conduct (getting kicked out of Korea and all)...but since he didn't get kicked out of China that is likely all forgotten. Our competition will offer Ivan a hundred and fifty dollars more and the ASG will fold. You meant fifty cents more cause that's all it would take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatWerkk Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ivan for PG #problemsolving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member BrazilianHawk Posted January 17, 2014 Premium Member Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) He wanted multi-year deal. I'd give him a multi-year deal, no doubt about it. 4 years, 2M per. What's not to like? He's IVAN, for Christ's sake! Edited January 17, 2014 by BrazilianHawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member BrazilianHawk Posted January 17, 2014 Premium Member Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Has nothing to do with what they bring to the game. It's about available minutes at the PF position. Scott can probably play some minutes at SF but he's been so bad defensively at PF I'm not sure that he'll be able to stay with SF's. And Ivan can play some minutes at C but he's drastically undersized there. So again I see no reason to make this signing at all. If Scott can't guard a 4 or a 3, what difference does it make whether he plays SF or PF? Opponents will sacore anyway. Bring back IVAN, DF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (excerpted from AJC.com) By Chris Vivlamore The Hawks are one of several teams that have expressed an interest in signing Ivan Johnson once he finishes his season in the Chinese Basketball Association, according to a person familiar with the situation.The CBA regular season ends Feb. 16. The Hawks have inquired about Johnson’s availability and willingness to return to his former team. No agreement has been reached and no deal is imminent. Several NBA teams have inquired about Johnson getting out of his contract with the Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls prior to the end of the Chinese season. However, the forward has elected to play out his contract before considering a return to the NBA. The Hawks chose not make Johnson a qualifying offer following last season, making the forward/center an unrestricted free agent. After getting interest from the Bulls, Knicks, Pacers and Clippers, Johnson signed a lucrative deal to play in China. In 25 games for the Golden Bulls, Johnson is averaging 25.8 points and 10.2 rebounds in 33.0 minutes... ...The Hawks have been considering their options to replace center Al Horford, who was lost following season-ending surgery to repair a torn right pectoral muscle. The Hawks are 4-6 since the loss of Horford. Once the CBA season is over, Johnson will likely get interest from teams looking to bolster their frontcourt for a playoff run. This kinda tells me that other teams have real interest if they were actually trying to get Ivan BEFORE his contract ran out (and likely willing to pay some money to the Chinese team to do it). Good for Ivan sticking with his agreement. That said...I doubt we see Ivan here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungsta Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 he would be like our 6th PF.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) he would be like our 6th PF.. Actually I think he would fit in better as a 2nd string center with most teams (especially us - without AL). He isn't as tall as most but has the bulk/muscle to be a force in the lane and can keep other 2nd string centers away from their "block". He jumps well and uses his body rebounding. Physically he is FAR superior to Scott, Ayón, and probably even Pero. He would match up well with Elton - but younger. Let's be realistic, he isn't averaging 25 and 10 in the Chinese League against 6-4" Chinese guys. He can hold his own with the big fellas. Edited January 17, 2014 by DJlaysitup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 No matter who Ivan signs with, he will be a restricted free agent after a one year deal. He might as well sign with us since he would also get Bird rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) No matter who Ivan signs with, he will be a restricted free agent after a one year deal. He might as well sign with us since he would also get Bird rights. Oh Horse Shit...are you serious? "Bird rights" with us? He will get twice the money our half assed ownership would pay. Bird rights on a player at Ivan's level for the Hawks is a hoot... . I normally have a few but how many have you had? He can go wherever he wants.....period. He is an unrestricted free agent.... Edited January 18, 2014 by DJlaysitup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Waived earlier today in china Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Any explanation for that? He's putting up he numbers? Is he in trouble, or does this mean an NBA team has bought out his contract from the China team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I have no idea. Maybe he asked for it because of our interest in him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Come home IVAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Come home IVAN! I'd rather have Nunnally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Cut Ayón Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthepureshooter Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Cunningham will be the likely cut.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ayón or Cunningham (he is coming off the bench in DLeague?) can kick rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Could really use Ivan's rebounding, screen-setting, charge-drawing, intimidating presence. See ya, Cunningham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I like the guy too, but if he's going to be a back up center, we have really decided to go small ball in a big way.....Plus, I have to think there was some reason they didn't bring him back at the start of the season. I do prefer him over Cunningham, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 He wasn't brought back because he took so much minutes away from mike Scott, but now if used in a different way he won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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