Our rookies played well tonight!!!!!

[Wurider05]

we lost but once again Josh Childress looked good. Donta looked good tonight as well.

[Spiral]

With Harrington's minutes on the decline, we'll get a good look at our rookies these last few games.

[RAHMOR]

Chilz is looking like the man right now. I was disappointed at how few shots he took in the second half though. On the other side Elton Brand looked like Tim Duncan on us. Man do the hawks need an inside presence. I like harrington but we need a defensive upgrade in the post immediately.

[Gray Mule]

I know - I know. Hawks lost - - again>

BUT

As bad as this Hawks team has been this season, consider:

Hawks picked up four players in last year's draft.

Two in the first round and two in the second.

Our two first round picks have become starters.

Our two second round picks not only made the team,

they have been playing quiet a few minutes and doing

better and better, as noted.

Again, we approach this year's draft, desperately needing

an inside defensive presence. As our defense has almost

dissapeared here late in the season, we become more

and more aware of this.

The great news is, there are some very good, big men

available early in the draft and the Hawks know that

they will get one of the top four picks.

If we again have all our draft picks make the team

and sign a free agent or two, we may actually be

competetive next season. Boy, could we use that.

Four rookies -- All playing well. How long has it

been since we could say that???

Go Hawks !!!!!