2021 Atlanta Hawks Summer League Thread

[NBASupes]

Jalen Johnson might end up getting real mins this year and looking real good. 

[Hawkmoor]

3 minutes ago, benhillboy said:

I would’ve loved to see Trae’s reaction to that pass.  It’s like he’s looking at a doppelgänger.  He’s got great shoulders for his size to play through contact.

This is the last time I'm gonna put up a disclaimer.  Cooper is NOT Trae Young.  Trae has a jump shot.  As far as playmaking ability,  Cooper MIGHT be better than Trae.   The difference is their INTENT at the rim.  I said this before, Trae finishes at the rim for HIS shot, unless its a predetermined lob to a big.  Coop finishes for YOUR shot.  He lays it up as a very, very last resort.  This means he has a wide array of finishes at his disposal.  Again, Trae is the best passer in the NBA, but Coop MIGHT be better.  Thats saying something about Travis Schlenk's acumen at finding these players.  He has the two best passers in the NBA on the Hawks roster.

[hawkman]

1 minute ago, NBASupes said:

Jalen Johnson might end up getting real mins this year and looking real good. 

He's a legit Lottery talent.

[terrell]

Johnson is impressive...Perfect Gallo replacement after next season..And may might Collins expendable in a couple of years..

[NBASupes]

Coop is a special slasher. 

[Hawkmoor]

Fantastic shot by Jalen.

[NBASupes]

Just now, hawkman said:

He's a legit Lottery talent.

Dude legit might be one of the most talented players on the roster. 

[terrell]

2 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

Jalen Johnson might end up getting real mins this year and looking real good. 

Yep...Gallo will miss some games, that's a given..

[Carmine]

Rooks starting to show out!

[terrell]

Fk how do you miss that? What a pass by Shariffe..

[NBASupes]

Coop's playmaking is right there with Trae's. 

Edited August 8, 2021 by NBASupes

[terrell]

7 minutes ago, Hawkmoor said:

This is the last time I'm gonna put up a disclaimer.  Cooper is NOT Trae Young.  Trae has a jump shot.  As far as playmaking ability,  Cooper MIGHT be better than Trae.   The difference is their INTENT at the rim.  I said this before, Trae finishes at the rim for HIS shot, unless its a predetermined lob to a big.  Coop finishes for YOUR shot.  He lays it up as a very, very last resort.  This means he has a wide array of finishes at his disposal.  Again, Trae is the best passer in the NBA, but Coop MIGHT be better.  Thats saying something about Travis Schlenk's acumen at finding these players.  He has the two best passers in the NBA on the Hawks roster.

Cooper defense is better than I thought also..

[Hawkmoor]

Another BOSS pass.

[terrell]

Johnson block..Wow!

[Iverwig]

Great hustle block by Johnson.

[hawkman]

Jalen reminds me of Smoove. 

[NBASupes]

Jalen, my gawd!

[GameTime]

OK I'm seeing the shades of Smoove with JJ now.

[NBASupes]

Just now, hawkman said:

Jalen reminds me of Smoove. 

If Smoove had a feel for the game and handles. 

[Hawkmoor]

"transition player?"  "transition player?"  "Jalen might already be our best post isolation player."

 

Edited August 8, 2021 by Hawkmoor