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Oh no, he was "considered" the basketball expert here.
Truth be told, he built a 50-game winner here and started this playoff streak the ASG is so keen on continuing. Drafted like a bull-headed, jack-a** though. And apparently had a mean kettle corn habit.
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Oh no, he was "considered" the basketball expert here.
Truth be told, he built a 50-game winner here and started this playoff streak the ASG is so keen on continuing. Drafted like a bull-headed, jack-a** though. And apparently had a mean kettle corn habit.
He was/is a complete A-hole. He'll be remembered for his misses far more than his one certified hit. Passing on Deng for Childress, Passing on Chris Paul for Marvin Williams, and the GAWD awful drafting of Sheldon Williams. 3 less than mediocre forwards sorry the more I think about it he was effin Terrible.
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I will say this though (I'm not defending him, simply stating fact), that year it was Bogut and Marvin Williams 1 and 2 and they were considered far and away the top two guys that year. That selection ended up terribly for the Hawks obviously, but I don't really give Senor Afro a hard time about that one in particular.
It's kinda like Damian Lillard in the 2012 or whichever draft. If he'd been selected over MKG it would've been highly criticized although it has turned out to be a mistake.
I know I sound like a raving lunatic but if he'd taken Deron or Paul at 2 it would've been panned as a reach for need while passing over the second coming of James Worthy with a jumpshot. Then again, that's what good GM's do. They see past the obvious and make the right selection for their team/future.
It's kinda like Damian Lillard in the 2012 or whichever draft. If he'd been selected over MKG it would've been highly criticized although it has turned out to be a mistake.
I know I sound like a raving lunatic but if he'd taken Deron or Paul at 2 it would've been panned as a reach for need while passing over the second coming of James Worthy with a jumpshot. Then again, that's what good GM's do. They see past the obvious and make the right selection for their team/future.
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Had he picked Critt and kept him home around his support network, when they needed a PG STILL, they'd probably have a great big guard and we probably wouldn't have read that article last week.
Also, Marvin may have been the clear 2nd best potential player, although since proven wrong, the Hawks NEEDED a PG with dire need and Paul WANTED to go to ATL. With Deron & CP3 going 3rd & 4th, respectively, I don't think he'd have been panned. Especially when the (few) fans knew a PG was needed.
BK was truly a putz... who absolutely LOVES kettle corn.
In other news, Nerlens Noel looked pretty good today and that game is about to be replayed on NBA TV if you need a fix.
Also, Marvin may have been the clear 2nd best potential player, although since proven wrong, the Hawks NEEDED a PG with dire need and Paul WANTED to go to ATL. With Deron & CP3 going 3rd & 4th, respectively, I don't think he'd have been panned. Especially when the (few) fans knew a PG was needed.
BK was truly a putz... who absolutely LOVES kettle corn.
In other news, Nerlens Noel looked pretty good today and that game is about to be replayed on NBA TV if you need a fix.
Hibbert's on the block. Any of y'all interested?
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...ade?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Hey, he was pretty good last year?
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...ade?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Hey, he was pretty good last year?
He's a big who actually was very good at times over the past 2 years. Plus, all it takes is one GM who believes he just needs a change of scenery. Anyone can look at that Indy situation and see there's something not right there. Teams took Asik and his balloon payment. I'd bet money Milwaukee would take Hibbs if it means they can unload Sanders (drug addict, anger mgt issues, $11mil/year deal kicks in this coming year).
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I see PJ Harriston made the news again. He's too close to home to stay out of trouble.
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Yep, sometimes forcing a guy out of his comfort zone is a blessing in disguise.
@jeffgt14, why not just sign Carlos Arroyo. Same player as Napier IMO.
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Isn't he like 50 now?
Yeah, I just wanted to make the point that I think Napier will be ordinary at-best.
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I don’t expect him to be an elite PG. I think he can be a solid starting PG who can distribute the ball similar to someone like Jeff Teague.