ATL Hawks Season Thread

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Lol why are they playing 162 games

What else is a message board for?

 

[Buzzbomb]

Hawks will improve, and still could be a few years away after this one.
I’m surprised they have zero games on ESPN scheduled. Guess we know now that the media has a lack of respect for our entertainment value with Young, Collins, and the youth movement. TNT has them on twice, both games before Hanukkah or Christmas.

 

[SidewalkJacket]

After the preseason, I'm hedging a little on the Hawks success, record-wise, this season.

-Uncertainty about Huerter's health (I would rather they play it safe than rush him back).
-Improvements I hoped to see in Len have not been evident in preseason. We just need a more athletic, explosive finisher at that spot.
-Not sure about the bench makeover. Gonna take some time to see which pieces fit.

 

[kg01]

Yeah, I was optimistic by how they finished but they could take a step back record-wise this season. And I'm ok with that (to a degree). We have to invest in developing the wings which could cost us wins.

I don't like losing but I'm ok with making this another development year. It's not like we'd be punting on the season. It just is what it is.

 

[Southpawmac]

Trea Young showing out early. On pace to drop 60.

 

[whitegoldsphinx]

Trea Young showing out early. On pace to drop 60.

If you tune in mid-game, and 'Nique says that Trae has caught fire, I suggest you put the remote down for a while.

 

[kg01]

Good performance all around, especially defensively. Once Heurt gets on track, gonna be deadly.

Hunter slid right in nicely. Reddish struggled but, if I'm being honest, I don't expect much from him early. Needs CLP's development. Expect to see marked improvement later in the season.

 

[kg01]

Hawks 2-0?

Trae Young is a monster. Nash-Curry hybrid. Oh my.

 

[slugboy]

Hawks 2-0?

Trae Young is a monster. Nash-Curry hybrid. Oh my.

I don’t want to have to count on 38 out of him every night, but dang that’s impressive.

Like to get the assist count up higher


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[SidewalkJacket]

I don’t want to have to count on 38 out of him every night, but dang that’s impressive.

Like to get the assist count up higher


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Trae is a superstar in the making. I know we are not used to that in ATL, but it's a fact. If his shooting percentage was lower, I'd feel the same way, but right now he's come out of the gate locked in. Even still, he's had 9 assists in both games. Sit back and enjoy the ride...

 

[kg01]

Trae is a superstar in the making. I know we are not used to that in ATL, but it's a fact. If his shooting percentage was lower, I'd feel the same way, but right now he's come out of the gate locked in. Even still, he's had 9 assists in both games. Sit back and enjoy the ride...

He's got a point though. These first 2 games do not represent a recipe for success. However, I think his scoring has been needed as the rookies get acclimated and as Heurter gets his sea legs back under him. IOW, his scoring/assisting will balance out over time.

What's been promising has been the team's defense overall and Trae's defense in particular. Parker as our bench-bully has been a welcome addition.

 

[1979jacket]

I'm high on the Hawks - Trey, Collins. Huerter, Hunter - these guys are just going to get better and better. Wish I was high on Tech basketball - blah.

 

[SidewalkJacket]

Oh well... shoulda known after Trae's hot start that an injury was coming. ATL can't have nice things...

The next couple weeks will be tough, but will be a chance for Cam and Kev to increase their ballhandling roles.

 

[JacketRacket]

 

[Southpawmac]

No longer getting an MRI with the improvement of the ankle today. Will return next week.

 

[SidewalkJacket]

No longer getting an MRI with the improvement of the ankle today. Will return next week.

Maybe he'll be blessed with Jeff Teague ankles!

The timing does suck, though. I mean, ATL only has 2 nationally televised games all year, and one is tonight in a rematch vs. the Heat. Missed opportunity for the country to see Trae go off.

 

[Milwaukee]

Lmao I’m cryin

 

[Buzzbomb]

Good to hear, Young is progressing well with the ankle. Hawks are saying back next week.
Collins will return in the 4th quarter tonight.

 

[slugboy]

If Reddish learns to connect on a shot like this, wow:

@DanWeiner: My God Cam


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[Buzzbomb]

Jabari Parker with a nice 2nd half with 16 points. About 23 for the game, with 7 boards.