Comments on: Can the Hawks win a championship?

By: POPPI GEE

POPPI GEE — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:31:06 +0000

No not with that coach.

By: Rufus

Rufus — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:41:34 +0000

All the Hawks need is a Back-up PG who can play “D”(Kyle lowry)…is my suggestion. Maybe a 7ft shoot blocker, Javele Mcghee.

I don’t subscirbe to the idea that the Hawks can’t beat the Celtics or Magic. The Celtics are old an unathletic and the Magic are a mediocre defensive team(excluding Dwight and Pietrus). The Hawks have an equal shot to make it to the NBA finals, but without a quick PG they have no chance to beat the Lakers.

The Hawks are tougher and more athletic than any team in the east…

By: T.J.

T.J. — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:24:26 +0000

I think the Hawks have a chance at a chip. Maybe not this year but then again the Hawks are known to surprise people. A lot of people underrate Mike Bibby he seriously plays a bigger role than you think. I agree with what people say about picking up a 7 footer. We need a shot-blocker that can change some shots because when Josh and Al aren’t on the court together we aren’t really a shot-blocking threat. Heck, they don’t even attempt to block shots as much. I think a Marcus Camby or Javale McGee could help that.

JJ can takeover when needed but sometimes it seems like he’s trying too hard. J-Smoove is a beast. If he could not get called for so many fouls then he’d get alot more PT in clutch situations. Jeff Teague is a beast. I honestly think that we’re set at the 1 spot.

JJ would be making a mistake if he left ATL this year. I think if we keep together this group we could pull a chip in a year or two. Idk why but Orlando seems to always hit their threes against us like its nothing. Them and LA are our only MAJOR problems when it comes to beating the elites

By: D.H.

D.H. — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:27:22 +0000

@19-eyes

You don’t seriously think that Orlando would trade anybody to the Hawks? That is a quick way to lose your job as GM, if anything did come of it.

The Hawks do need 2 more pieces, a PG and a big (7 footer).

What about Sessions? I’m not sure if Minni would trade him (or what ATL could offer), but he’s a big guard that could distribute and defend.

Luther Head could work, but may not be the right fit.

As for bigs, Oberto or Brezec might work. Both are on non-playoff teams and could likely be had for cheap.

Just some thoughts. I’ve always been impressed by Crawford’s game and am excited to see him finally get a taste of some real games.

By: wolves fan

wolves fan — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:37:50 +0000

I see the hawks having too much talent not to make it to the East finals. Smith has owned KG since he got into the league. Something about his game that makes garnett look stupid and Im even talking about mvp season KG.

I see the keys to the Hawks being Marvin Williams and Bibby determining how far they go. if those 2 dont show up, its going to be tough

By: chris

chris — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:12:49 +0000

atlanta has a good chance of getting past orlando AND boston to the nba finals for the simple reason they are young, and way likelier to be healthy at years end than either boston (pierce, allen, garnett ALL healthy? not a good bet) or orlando (carter, jason williams). last time i checked dwight howard was only 6’9″, tho’ he plays bigger – atlanta’s chances of getting to the finals would be much better if they added a big like camby, or serge ibaka, or biedrens, but you know portland is thinking the same thing, now that oden and pryzbilla are gone. beating the lakers in the finals? i don’t think so…watching artest, gasol, bynum and bryant getting used to playing as a group is scary.

By: emory

emory — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:11:53 +0000

they need another QUALITY (read: borderline all-star) big man in order to compete with the real contenders

By: emory

emory — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:10:20 +0000

al horford is better than shaq in the stat columns and on nba live 10, but when the REAL season starts (read:the playoffs) we’ll see how good he really is.

By: Diego

Diego — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:55:31 +0000

Unless we can package Jason Collins and some Hawksbucks to the Clippers for Camby, I’ll pass on that.

Camby would be a nice guy off the bench to relieve Horford and Smith (with Horford moving to pf when Smith is on bench), but I sure would rather have Horford and Josh Smith as our 2 big guys starting. (And if you think Smith is a small forward, please just don’t post any more comments regarding Hawks basketball.)

Basically, this Hawks team should be compared to the Pistons that won the title (not saying the Hawks are as good)–a nice ensemble cast. (No coincidence Woody was assistant coach with that team.) Only big downsides (not really Bibby vs. Chauncy imo, although I know Chauncy is better) is Zaza, Joe Smith and Jason Collins are not exactly Okur, Big Nasty and Elden Campbell, and there is no vet. back up point.

Horford is better than the vast majority of centers in the league today–including the Cavs player formerly known as Shaq.

By: JP

JP — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:36:05 +0000

Wow are you guys serious! The Hawks need a legit 7 footer to contend for the CHIP. If they were able to get Candyman aka Marcus Camby, there would be problems for the EAST and West!

Mike Bibby is a VET! Point blank period. He’s one of the best SET shooters in the game. Plus he runs the team the way a PG is supposed to, this far out weighs him being a defensive liability.

J. Chill is never coming back to ATL lol, cancel that idea.

JJ is playing better because he finally has help. This year teams can’t double and triple him like last year. So he can Iso and destroy.