Childress, blog night, and pretend media access

by hawksdawgs on Jan 24, 2009 10:54 PM EST

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"I'll smile, I'll say the right thing, but I ain't going anywhere to eat but TGIFridays."

Sekou Smith has finally posted his long hinted at interview with Josh Childress. If you have even offhandedly thought about Childress over the past few months, this story provides little new info.

He likes Obama. His Greek is still limited to things you wouldn't say in church. And he continues to drop quotes that say he is happy with his oversees move without ever really saying why.

Exhibit A:

Q. So much was written, said and rumored about your departure for Greece. Now that you’re months removed from the initial decision, what sticks out to you about why you made the move?

A. Well when I first left, there was so much going on and it was a bit overwhelming for me. I was doing interviews left and right and I think it was a surprise for a lot of people. I was walking into a situation where I didn’t know what to expect and was a bit nervous about it. However, I am happy I made the decision. I took the road less traveled and have been able to put myself in a pretty good position career-wise while learning a lot in the process.

As the interview answers appear to be scripted by Childress' agent, I bring it up only to say this... the Atlanta Spirit are taking advantage of the first Sunday evening without football to pool the excitement for the tens of people who read Hawks blogs by bring forth Hawks blog night 2k9.

In all honesty, Micah puts together a really great night. It is like a "Hawks gives back night" to bloggers. And while I am not sure what we actually ever give them to deserve such a night, I always rsvp with both gusto and vigor.

This year blog night 2k9 includes a Q&A with Hawks GM Rick Sund. I plan to fall over my words as I ask a question about Childress and what the Hawks' plan of action is now that our rejected offer seems more than generous in the current NBA market, and I would be more than happy to look like an idiot for you as well. So please, let me know if you have any burning questions. Any and all will be asked. No promises on actual answers.

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I’m curious how Childress’ departure affects rights and salary cap issues. If he were to return, the Hawks would still have him as a restricted free agent until they could sign him, right? And, could the Hawks forfeit such a right and use his old salary to sign someone else? How does his salary count affect the cap if he’s in Greece but still under the rights of the Hawks? Will someone please explain how this all works and, while you are at it, include some discussion of string theory too so I can have all my confusions addressed in one tidy post?

—Thanks, rbubp.

by rbubp on Jan 24, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions

The questions I want answers to are questions that probably wouldn’t dignify a response from Sund. Like whether he’s frustrated over having no decision making power concerning who the coach is, or how frustrated he is that he doesn’t know if Acie Law can be counted on in the future, or if he’s rooking for Belkin to win the current lawsuit and gain control over the team.

One thing I would like to know is whether he’s listening to offers for Bibby. I doubt he’s actively shopping him considering our roster situation-we absolutely can’t afford to part with him since there’s no reasonable alternative to play the point. I imagine he’s probably been offered something for Bibby and his 15 million expiring, not to mention the year he’s had shooting.

by Bronn on Jan 24, 2009 11:45 PM EST reply actions

Bronn, it would seem like trading Bibby would be such a great idea—get max value for a twilight player, an opportunity to get younger. But as you know, and as has been pointed out here, his three-point shooting would have to be replaced to keep the team competitive at the same level, because that is the one thing that has made the most difference. I have to think that Bibby’s three-point ability also spaces the floor out, and gets better shots for, Mr. Joe Johnson (and vice-versa).

This is a really tough call. Bibby works for this team. I don’t see them messing with the chemistry this year. I do hope they can sign a free agent in the off-season, and whether they re-sign Marvin is going to have much to do with who they go after.

by rbubp on Jan 25, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions

with woodson pretty firmly set that acie is not the answer at the point

we would need a point guard in return.

and it would be pretty tough to get back a point guard anywhere close to Bibby’s ability. If we got a true center and a mediocre point would that put us in a better place for this year or next?

I don’t think so.

i would be much more decisive if i had any idea how many years and how much money bibby wants next year and/or any clue as to what the organization’s vision is for point guard of this team for the years to come.

by hawksdawgs on Jan 25, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

In my opinion the best thing to do is add through free agency. I’d hate to see Marvin go, but would I hate to lose him if we were to be able to sign a consistent inside scorer like Boozer or a good-shooting, good-defending SF? Perhaps not as much.

by rbubp on Jan 25, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions