Official Game Thread: Hawks at Flo Raptors

[NekiEcko]

3 minutes ago, terrell said:

From 14-20 to 30-25..Nate Dogg!!

Now this begs the question of why did the Pacers let him go?  I don't think any coach can come in after this and improve this team like he did.

[benhillboy]

I wasn’t a full-fledged Lloyd Hater, had my doubts no question, but shout out to all that were.  That man was legit losing us games.  
 

Nates defensive system and his personality translates so much more than anything Lloyd could offer.  Nate is winning games without key players thay Lloyd couldn’t dream of winning, Lloyd lost games with healthy units that Nate wouldn’t dare.

[gHost83]

Where are the damn Bogi haters!!!

[Peoriabird]

2 minutes ago, NekiEcko said:

Now this begs the question of why did the Pacers let him go? 

You know what Steven A would say

[Thomas]

The turnaround while playing musical chairs with all the injuries. Nate is more than breath of fresh air for us, he has been a wizard. Chemistry major or something? Did go to an engineering school...

[Peoriabird]

1 minute ago, benhillboy said:

I wasn’t a full-fledged Lloyd Hater, had my doubts no question, but shout out to all that were.  That man was legit losing us games.  
 

Nates defensive system and his personality translates so much more than anything Lloyd could offer.  Nate is winning games without key players thay Lloyd couldn’t dream of winning, Lloyd lost games with healthy units that Nate wouldn’t dare.

I tried to tell y'all!!!  LOL!

[NekiEcko]

This is the first time in four years that we got to 30 wins not since 2016-2017 season (the season that Dwight Howard play for us) and the last time we got to playoffs as well.

Edited April 14, 2021 by NekiEcko

[bleachkit]

1 hour ago, Atlantaholic said:

Bogi is smoother than satin underwear... what a job by Schlenk and Nate. 

He almost reminds me of Joe Johnson a little bit.

[benhillboy]

3 minutes ago, NekiEcko said:

Now this begs the question of why did the Pacers let him go?  I don't think any coach can come in after this and improve this team like he did.

I looked at a few opinions from Pacers fans when he was let go and I still can’t find a logical reason.

[Peoriabird]

1 minute ago, bleachkit said:

He almost reminds me of Joe Johnson a little bit.

Joe was a much better defender!

[Atlantaholic]

1 minute ago, bleachkit said:

He almost reminds me of Joe Johnson a little bit.

He's got a similar pace, the way he weaves his way to his spots is reminiscent. 

[JayBirdHawk]

 Get ready to fly against the Bucks on Thursday Trae!

 

I do wonder how much he got paid to wear this!

[benhillboy]

2 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

He almost reminds me of Joe Johnson a little bit.

Good comp.  He got that sneaky back-down game and he’ll put up a quiet 5 assists to 1 turnover on ya ass.

[bird_dirt]

1 minute ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 Get read to fly against the Bucks on Thursday Trae!

 

I do wonder how much he got paid to wear this!

 He got paid plenty I'm sure.

[Atlantaholic]

8 minutes ago, NekiEcko said:

Now this begs the question of why did the Pacers let him go?  I don't think any coach can come in after this and improve this team like he did.

I always felt Nate was a top coach but I didn't know he was this good. 

[ATLHawks3]

8 minutes ago, NekiEcko said:

Now this begs the question of why did the Pacers let him go?  I don't think any coach can come in after this and improve this team like he did.

I think Pacers fans weren't satisfied because they were never able to get out of the first round with him coaching the team. 

[NBASupes]

Nate gets the most out of everybody. 

Just now, ATLHawks3 said:

I think Pacers fans weren't satisfied because they were never able to get out of the first round with him coaching the team. 

I can understand that notion but that squad was far less talented than ours and winning games. 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

2 minutes ago, kg01 said:

They have enough to be better than they are.  I get all the Tampa stuff but being in Tampa don't mean you gotta play craparse defense and offense all year long.

 

Tampa has too many "distractions".

[Thomas]

Can we trade Dunn's contract for Nate next year? With an extension waiting for Nate as well.

[Buzzard]

The Hawks down three starters and Gallinari. The Raptors down two starters. Somehow the Hawks just keep winning.

*Bogdan 23 PTS, Capela 19 PTS, Goodwin 18 PTS, and Huerter with 17 PTS.
*Siakam carried the Raptors with 30 PTS, Flynn 23 PTS, and OG with 15 pts.

Coaching is so large. Until Nate was promoted, I never really thought it could make this much of a difference but it does. Under LP with Collins and Trae both out, we never win a game.