2021 Hawks Training Camp News and Updates.

[Sothron]

2 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

Should we change our names to DjokaHawks! Coke at me Joker ! Not that one @Sothron relax the  

I don't understand. Might be better that way.

[kg01]

27 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

Should we change our names to DjokaHawks! Coke at me Joker ! Not that one @Sothron relax the  

What?  Is he always getting hurt or something?  Right now I'm like @RandomFan tryna get numbers at the club ..

(Not my best effort but, look on the plus side, I was able to burn rando)

[JayBirdHawk]

 

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“There’s no way I can play all those guys. No way,” McMillan said.

Something’s got to give, and that something is ego.

 

When asked what one thing is most important for the Hawks this season while trying to prove their recent run to the conference final wasn’t some 100-year flood, McMillan doesn’t go to his whiteboard. There is no stratagem involved, nothing about a new and improved pick-and-roll or drive-and-dish. Now with a full year on the pulpit, the Hawks coach has even more time to preach his chosen virtue.

“If we sacrifice, if we understand that the strength is in our numbers and we’re doing it like this (holding up two fists), we can win some games,” McMillan said.

“But,” he added, raising a single index finger from his balled fists, “if we even got one guy like this, we ain’t fighting like that.”

Understand that at his core, McMillan is as basic and forged as one of his game’s carbon steel rims. One of his guiding philosophies, slightly edited for widespread consumption, is “Don’t eff with the game.”

To expand, less colorfully, that means, McMillan said, “We play the game the right way, we prepare the right way. When we’re on this (practice) floor, you’re always trying to get better. We respect the game. Don’t eff with it. If a guy’s open, he gets the ball.

“I don’t like disrespecting the game. We respect the game. Respect our opponents – you don’t have to like them, but respect them. Respect the fan base. And play the game the right way – play hard, play the together. If you do those two things, you’re going to give yourself a chance to win.”

Sounds simple. Comes hard.

 

[Spud2nique]

If McMillan’s Hawks stay together like a fist,
 

 

 

  

 

I agree… 

[Sothron]

24 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

So we need to be fisting our opponents. No way someone can't get on board that kind of coach speak.

[JayBirdHawk]

1 hour ago, Sothron said:

So we need to be fisting our opponents. No way someone can't get on board that kind of coach speak.

 

[marco102]

Looks like TLC made the cut for the season.

[Spud2nique]

35 minutes ago, marco102 said:

Looks like TLC made the cut for the season.

Fake Bruno gone? 

[NBASupes]

36 minutes ago, marco102 said:

Looks like TLC made the cut for the season.

All three of them will go to the G-League on E10 deals is what I expect. 

[ATLHawks3]

2 hours ago, marco102 said:

Looks like TLC made the cut for the season.

Injury depth for our wings.

[gurpilo]

We need a Big C, not another wing.

[ATLHawks3]

40 minutes ago, gurpilo said:

We need a Big C, not another wing.

None are out there other than through trade.

[kg01]

1 hour ago, ATLHawks3 said:

None are out there other than through trade.

Cousins

Not saying I want him, but I'm pretty sure he's out there.  I anticipate RLopez being available as well.

[ATLHawks3]

1 minute ago, kg01 said:

Cousins

Not saying I want him, but I'm pretty sure he's out there.  I anticipate RLopez being available as well.

Cousins isn't gonna want a non-guaranteed deal. Plus we really need a rim running shot blocker for depth if CC or Gorgui are out while OO is recovering.

[kg01]

2 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

Cousins isn't gonna want a non-guaranteed deal. Plus we really need a rim running shot blocker for depth if CC or Gorgui are out while OO is recovering.

Who gives AF what he wants?  He's a couple weeks from needin' to want to learn Mandarin or Turkish 'cause that's where he'll be playing.

I don't know if he'd help us, if i'm being honest.  Doubt he'd provide what we actually need, as you described.

[AHF]

1 hour ago, ATLHawks3 said:

Cousins isn't gonna want a non-guaranteed deal. Plus we really need a rim running shot blocker for depth if CC or Gorgui are out while OO is recovering.

How many viable, low-cost rim running shot blockers are out there?  That is the problem.  Not a lot of depth here.

1 hour ago, kg01 said:

Who gives AF what he wants?  He's a couple weeks from needin' to want to learn Mandarin or Turkish 'cause that's where he'll be playing.

I don't know if he'd help us, if i'm being honest.  Doubt he'd provide what we actually need, as you described.

He isn't a rim running shot blocker but is a big body and skilled.  I think he could fit but whether he could fit into our culture is the real key.  Not worth the head ache if coach has any reservations.

[Gray Mule]

If Johnny Hamilton goes to College Park he will be available at a moment's notice, if needed.  This is the easiest, best, cheapest solution.  However, if he goes somewhere else we have a minor problem.

This is the great thing about the G League!

 

[JayBirdHawk]

7 hours ago, marco102 said:

Looks like TLC made the cut for the season.

His deal is still unguaranteed, so I wouldn't say it's a done deal.

[Spud2nique]

3 hours ago, kg01 said:

Cousins

 Why would you do this to me on a Friday? 

[JayBirdHawk]