Time to move on
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well, fans, it’s been three years since The Hawks Hack made its debut, and it’s time for me to hang up my mouse.
Oh, don’t worry, the column will continue. Ajc.com will find another Hawks Hack (or another title) and continue to provide you blogging entrees with a fan’s perspective.
To all of you who gave me actual criticism and loved talking about Hawks basketball, I say “Thank you.” To the rest of you who just like to yammer on and on,…well…let’s just say you won’t miss me and I won’t miss you.
I know a lot of you think that this blog is a piece of cake. All I have to do is watch Hawks games and write about how bad Woodson is or how the Hawks break down in the second half, right? Well, if it’s so easy, then maybe you ought to do it. :)
I will continue to be a fan of the Atlanta Hawks and who knows, I might even see you at Philips Arena.
Take care, Hawks fans and thanks!
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Knight to step down; Where do the Hawks go from here?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ajc.com is reporting that Billy Knight will step down from his current GM position for the Hawks on July 1.
As an opponent of Billy Knight for the past three years, I say: “Good Riddance!”
Yes, Knight brought us Joe Johnson and more recently, Al Horford and Mike Bibby, but he also gave us Shelden Williams (whom Woodson hardly ever played), Esteban Batista and Speedy Claxton, just to name a few.
He loved to draft power forwards. In fact, I have reason to believe that Knight only drafted players that played like he did.
He had problems with Steve Belkin, which was gutsy, because no one knows who is running this franchise, and alienated Mike Woodson earlier this season.
The big problem is, I kinda feel for the next person who follows Knight. That person will have to give up this year’s draft picks to fulfill trade obligations that Knight made. That person will also have the headache of trying to re-sign the Joshes.
But, this is a chance for the Hawks to go out and get a good GM who can actually put a team together.
So long, GM Billy. I won’t miss ya.
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Game 7: Celtics advance 99-65
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well, you had a feeling this would happen.The Hawks hadn’t beaten the Celtics in five tries this year heading into game seven.
They couldn’t beat them in six tries either.
Road losses are something that has plagued the Hawks since the season started. Good teams find ways to win on the road. The Hawks never did. The Hawks were 12-29 on the road this season. 0-3 in the playoffs.
Just think were the Hawks would be if they had won three more road games (15-24). They still might be the eighth seed, but maybe they wouldn’t have been blown out in Boston. Maybe, just maybe, they would have been able to win one of those games during the playoffs.
A winning team would have found a way. The Hawks are on the verge but they’re not a winning team…yet.
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Game 6: There will be a game 7
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I love proving people wrong.
A lot of people thought the Celtics would just pound the Hawks and take the series in four games. I must admit I thought the Hawks were in trouble when this series started and I love the fact that are proving me wrong.
Game six was one for the ages. It only rivals another game six in Hawks playoff history (1988). This year, the Hawks kept hanging around and didn’t quit. They allowed the Celtics to get in foul trouble and the Hawks would go to the line and stay and about 7:50 to go in the fourth quarter.
Now, it’s on to Boston for game seven. JJ, Josh Smith, Horford and even Marvin Williams have had a great series. The one player who the Hawks need to come through in order for the Hawks to win in Boston is Mike Bibby.
Scoring 10 points a game on Sunday for Bibby just won’t get it done in Boston. He needs to be a force.
A force to lead the Hawks to round 2.
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Game 5: Blowout in Boston
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hawks lose by 25.
The good news is the Hawks are coming home where the team (and the fans) have been stellar in the playoffs. More good news is that the Hawks will probably have a sellout for game six.
A bit of bad news, though, This one is a rumor generated by the Wilmington, Delaware, News-Journal. It seems that the 76ers might be interested in Josh Smith who is a restricted free agent this summer. Since the 76ers are believed to be 10 million under the salary cap, they might be able to sign him, if the rumor is true.
It would be a mistake to lose Smith. I hope the Hawks will make an effort to keep him this summer.
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