Just WOW! (Levenson will sell Hawks)

[lethalweapon3]

Have any of the Hawks players commented?

 

No. And at least for now, thank goodness.

 

~lw3

[lerspec]

Grandstanding much ??????

 

http://www.mobypicture.com/user/AaronDiamantWSB/view/17265675

 

I like the change in rhythm Markel brings to the table.....The Voice comes back in 2 weeks....2 late to get him on/?

Edited September 10, 2014 by lerspec

[HawkItus]

No. And at least for now, thank goodness.

 

~lw3

Yep, we don't need a Kanye/Mike Meyers moment with Teague and Kover lol

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIUzLpO1kxI

Edited September 10, 2014 by HawkItus

[DJlaysitup]

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/25753619/article-Hawks-cancel-meeting-with-civil-rights-leaders-?instance=secondary_story_left_column

 

[ViperXX79]

Maybe they should cancel the season :-(.

If I knew how to embed a video on here I'd post the scene from Robin Hood where the sheriff calls off Christmas...

 

EDIT:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUDntpV_HdQ

Edited September 10, 2014 by PSSSHHHRRR87
Added vid

[Guest]

If I knew how to embed a video on here I'd post the scene from Robin Hood where the sheriff calls off Christmas...

 

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

If I knew how to embed a video on here I'd post the scene from Robin Hood where the sheriff calls off Christmas...

 

EDIT:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUDntpV_HdQ

 

Viper, for future reference, to add a vid - Simply copy the link of the video, then click the button to the left of font and select "Media".  Then paste the link into the box and click okay.

 

You can also just type out media tags and past the link inside the tags.  Media tags look like:

 

[ / media ], minus the spaces.

[lerspec]

The Rev. Markel Hutchins announced Wednesday's meeting was called off "at the last minute."

 

He later said he received a call from Hawks spokesman Garin Narain on Tuesday night asking that it be postponed

Read more: The Marietta Daily Journal - Hawks cancel meeting with civil rights leaders 

 

Wait...which one is it Markel?

 

I just CANT STAND "community leaders" like these....they aren't helping mend any fences...just causing more anger/problems.

[Randy]

As my old boss used to say "The plot sickens."

[lerspec]

Silver on the record defends Ferry

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2014/09/10/adam-silver-danny-ferry-fired-atlanta-hawks-racist-comments-luol-deng/15406829/

[ViperXX79]

Viper, for future reference, to add a vid - Simply copy the link of the video, then click the button to the left of font and select "Media".  Then paste the link into the box and click okay.

 

You can also just type out media tags and past the link inside the tags.  Media tags look like:

 

[ / media ], minus the spaces.

Awesome, thanks.

[Guest]

Silver on the record defends Ferry

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2014/09/10/adam-silver-danny-ferry-fired-atlanta-hawks-racist-comments-luol-deng/15406829/

 

"It's a question of context ... These words, in this context, understanding the full story here, the existence of the scouting report, the fact that he was looking at the scouting report as a reference when he was making these remarks, what I'm saying is – and frankly my opinion — is that this is a team decision in terms of what the appropriate discipline is for their employee. But if I'm being asked my view, I'm saying that, based on what I know about the circumstances, I don't think it's a terminable offense."

 

He better get on the horn and make it clear to folks in all league circles that Ferry did nothing wrong.

[lethalweapon3]

He better get on the horn and make it clear to folks in all league circles that Ferry did nothing wrong.

 

He won't say that, but he WILL say Ferry didn't do enough to earn himself any more than a in-house reprimand.

 

Now, Silver, what about the rest of this motley crew?

 

~lw3

[AHF]

He better get on the horn and make it clear to folks in all league circles that Ferry did nothing wrong.

 

He isn't saying that Ferry did nothing wrong.  To the contrary, he is saying Ferry did something wrong but that he doesn't think it rises to the level of a terminable offense.

[ViperXX79]

He better get on the horn and make it clear to folks in all league circles that Ferry did nothing wrong.

But that's the problem.  Just because Silver makes that call doesn't mean a lot of opinions have been formed and everyone will have a different interpretation of the incident.  Ferry looks like damaged goods right now and I don't think any phone call will repair the situation.

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Silver on the record defends Ferry

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2014/09/10/adam-silver-danny-ferry-fired-atlanta-hawks-racist-comments-luol-deng/15406829/

 

Honestly, I think Adam Silver understands the situation and knows that Gearon Jr. is the real problem.  He knows that Ferry and Levenson just got caught in Gearon's rampage.  He made that clear when he said he would not send down a punishment to Ferry and that the league would not force Levenson to sell.  This is an internal issue and now Gearon needs to be forced out for throwing the organization under the bus.

[lerspec]

I think it's crystal clear with this Silver article coming out why Koonin didn't fire Danny.

 

Pretty obvious he's had Silver's good graces with his decisions.

 

Now will that appease the "community leaders"? Nope.

[hawkdude55]

He won't say that, but he WILL say Ferry didn't do enough to earn himself any more than a in-house reprimand.

 

Now, Silver, what about the rest of this motley crew?

 

~lw3

This is likely where Koonin is getting discipline recommendations from, and he said he exceeded the recommendations. It may not be a popular opinion but these guys know the results of the investigation and the rest of the media/populous only know what we know from Gearon's obviously slanted "leaked" memo now. That idiot is willing to bring down our whole franchise for personal gain

[AHF]

 This is an internal issue and now Gearon needs to be forced out for throwing the organization under the bus.

 

The whole ASG needs to be forced out.  

Edited September 10, 2014 by AHF

[ViperXX79]

Honestly, I think Adam Silver understands the situation and knows that Gearon Jr. is the real problem.  He knows that Ferry and Levenson just got caught in Gearon's rampage.  He made that clear when he said he would not send down a punishment to Ferry and that the league would not force Levenson to sell.  This is an internal issue and now Gearon needs to be forced out for throwing the organization under the bus.

How are we supposed to get these morons out of power if Silver doesn't help us.  Gearon is an idiot but he has no real power.  Levenson and Ferry are idiots for getting caught and have done a great job of damaging an already lackluster reputation the team had.  We should be praying that Silver wants to clean house.