TAG: Larry Drew
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Nov 7, 2011 / 3:30 pm
By Austin Burton
Nobody told Jeff Teague he had to stick to the script.
Before last summer’s Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Hawks and top-seeded Bulls tipped off, Teague was cast as a bit player. The 6-2 point guard, Atlanta’s first-round draft pick in 2009 who was on the verge of being labeled a bust, had averaged just 4.5 minutes of action in just two appearances during the Hawks’ first-round series. But when injuries forced Teague into a starting role – and a nightly matchup with league MVP Derrick Rose – he responded like a man ready to steal the show. Read More »
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, baron davis, Brandon Knight, Chicago Bulls, derrick rose, feature, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving, Larry Drew, Marquis Teague, Mike Bibby, NBA 2K12
6 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
By Trevor Kapp
Some surprising news hit campus this morning: North Carolina junior point guard Larry Drew II will transfer from the university, Coach Roy Williams announced Friday.
“This morning, around 9 o’clock, I got a message to call big Larry,” said Williams at his Friday press conference in reference to Drew’s father, the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. “At that point he informed me Larry was leaving, and we had a long discussion, most of which should be kept private.” Read More »
Tags: Alex Stepheson, Atlanta Hawks, David Wear, feature, Kendall Marshall, Larry Drew, Larry Drew II, North Carolina, Roy Williams, Travis Wear, UNC, University of North Carolina
16 Comments » | Posted in College |
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Nov 23, 2010 / 11:45 am
By Austin Burton
The Hawks had the Celtics where they should have wanted them: Rajon Rondo was out, the C’s were on a two-game losing streak, and the Hawks were at home. Nate Robinson, who’s not really a point guard, was starting at point guard for Boston. And although Joe Johnson had shot just 8-for-26 the last two games, he was facing a team that the Hawks swept last regular season.
So what happened? The Hawks fell behind by 26 in the first quarter, and the Rondo-less Celtics bruised and cruised to a 23-point win that was never close. Read More »
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Joe Johnson, Larry Drew, Mo Evans, Nate Robinson, Rajon Rondo
10 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
By Eric Newman
The Atlanta Hawks are off to an 8-4 start, with five players averaging double-figuring scoring and a sixth, Marvin Williams, putting up 9.9 points per game. Aiming for their fourth straight playoff appearance with most of the same core, the Hawks are maturing as a unit, and much of the credit goes to improved ball movement and the diversity of the sets they are running under new coach Larry Drew. Read More »
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Brandon Rush, james posey, Joe Johnson, josh smith, Larry Drew, Marvin Williams, Mike Bibby, Solomon Jones, T.J. Ford
1 Comment » | Posted in Baller's Blueprint |
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Sep 28, 2010 / 5:30 pm
By Austin Burton
As NBA training camps get underway, we preview the upcoming season with the “Highs and Lows” system — predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team.
Added: Jordan Crawford, Josh Powell, Etan Thomas
Lost: Joe Smith, Randolph Morris, Mario West Read More »
Tags: Al Horford, Christian Laettner, Dikembe Mutombo, Dominique Wilkins, Etan Thomas, feature, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, Jordan Crawford, Josh Powell, josh smith, Larry Drew, Marvin Williams, Mike Bibby, Mookie Blaylock, Steve Smith
13 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
By The Fantasy Doctor
During the past week we’ve looked at the projected top 10 fantasy point guards, shooting guards, small forwards and power forwards. Now it’s time to complete the puzzle by examining the projected top 10 fantasy centers for the 2010-11 season. Solid centers are the rarest of breeds for fantasy basketball, but that doesn’t make it any easier to rank them. Share your reactions below, and remember that this is based on a nine-category perspective. Read More »
Tags: Al Horford, Al Jefferson, Andrea Bargnani, Andrea Bynum, Andrew Bogut, Blake Griffin, Brook Lopez, Carlos Boozer, Chris Andersen, Chris Kaman, Deron Williams, dwight howard, Elton Brand, feature, Greg Oden, joakim noah, kenyon martin, Kevin Love, Larry Drew, Marc Gasol, Marcus Camby, Mehmet Okur, Nene, pau gasol, Robin Lopez, Yao Ming
22 Comments » | Posted in Fantasy Doctor, NBA |
By Rey Jefferson
No college basketball rivalry can touch Duke vs. North Carolina, but with the defending national champion Blue Devils a notch above the ACC right now, there is a less talked-about Tobacco Road rivalry that should be wildly entertaining, fiercely competitive, and could grow to approach that Duke/UNC bitterness in due time:
That would be North Carolina vs. NC State. Read More »
Tags: c.j. leslie, Dexter Strickland, harrison barnes, Javier Gonzalez, John Henson, Kendall Marshall, Larry Drew, Lorenzo Brown, Reggie Bullock, Roy Williams, Ryan Harrow, Scott Wood, Sidney Lowe, Tracy Smith, Tyler Zeller, Will Graves
48 Comments » | Posted in College |
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Jul 4, 2010 / 3:42 pm
By Austin Burton
When Joe Johnson was averaging 12 points per game on 29 percent shooting in Atlanta’s second-round playoff sweep at the hands of Orlando, it was the worst possible time to have a slump during a contract year. For a player whose talent has never been doubted — rather, critics question his ability to be a leader and perform like a franchise superstar on the big stage — coming up so short in the playoffs wasn’t the lasting impression J.J. wanted to leave with potential suitors. Read More »
Tags: Brandon Roy, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, kobe bryant, Larry Drew, manu ginobili, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter
31 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
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Jun 16, 2010 / 3:51 pm
By Austin Burton
By hiring former Mike Woodson assistant Larry Drew as its next head coach, the Hawks sent a message: Things need to change around here … but not that much.
The Hawks have improved each year for the last five, including a 53-win campaign this season where they earned the No. 3 seed in the East. And even if All-Star Joe Johnson leaves in free agency, Atlanta still has a solid young core in Josh Smith, Al Horford, Marvin Williams and Jeff Teague, plus a couple of solid vets in leadership positions, Jamal Crawford and Mike Bibby. Read More »
Tags: Al Horford, Brent Barry, Dennis Scott, feature, Henry James, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, John Salmons, josh smith, Larry Drew, Marvin Williams, Mike Bibby, Mike Woodson, Ray Felton, Rudy Gay, Steve Smith, Tyson Chandler
11 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
By Austin Burton
It’s easier when your team sucks. At least it’s easier for the GM/executive/owner in charge of hiring a new head coach. When an NBA team sucks (Clippers, 76ers, Nets) just about anybody who’s different from the previous coach is a good hire. If he’s got a solid resume and some name recognition? Gravy.
But when a team is replacing a coach who was relatively successful, the process becomes tougher. Read More »
Tags: Al Horford, Joe Johnson, josh smith, Larry Drew, Mike Woodson, Nate McMillan, Pat Riley, phil jackson, Stan Van Gundy, Tom Izzo
12 Comments » | Posted in Latest News, NBA |