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"4. Josh Smith, Atlanta. Speaking of putting it altogether, a la Bosh. Smith abandoned the three (for the most part) and took over the paint. His field goal percentage is outrageous (56 percent, compared with 45 percent career), his rebounding has been stellar and he has regained the indefatigable blocking spirit missing from the soulless but successful '08-09 campaign. It's like the exclamatory Smith from Atlanta's lean years has found a way to exist within the framework of team success. And it is GLORIOUS."

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"12. Joe Johnson, Atlanta. That Johnson's best pro season has coincided with Atlanta's leap up the leaderboard is not coincidence. J.J. has basically been a more gunner-y, less stopper-ish Roy. One could argue he belongs way up this list (like, say, alongside Roy), but Atlanta's backcourt is giving up as many open looks as the frontcourt (anchored by Smith and stout Al Horford), and while Mike Bibby and Jamal Crawford are leading suspects J.J. is not immune from rotating late."

If you needed any more evidence Tom Ziller knows what he is talking about, here is his early MVP list.

I could not agree more with his assessment of both Hawks' on this list.

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although if defense is taken that seriously, chris bosh should be a little lower on the list i think.

by hawksdawgs on Nov 20, 2009 11:42 AM EST reply actions  

Agreed

But he gets major bonus points for listing Josh Smith ahead of Joe Johnson, which would be the reactionary response to a good start by the Hawks. Josh Smith all the way.

Horford is a snub, though.

by Bronn on Nov 20, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree

It is definently good to see smith recognized finally and jj has always been under the radar, now people start to notice

by Hawksgirl on Nov 20, 2009 12:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

I am in shock

That we’re talking about Josh Smith in this light. What a great story.

by Duff_Man on Nov 20, 2009 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

His improvement

haw prompted me to buy a swingman #5 jersey. I don’t wanna buy a Joe one in case he signs with another team.

by coachkcastellon on Nov 20, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Hawksdawgs

Fun fan site. We can’t get enough. Out insatiable appetite will never be satisfied but thanks for trying.

by RivBoatGambler on Nov 20, 2009 1:40 PM EST reply actions  

Jennings at 19? Behind Oden?

I need more evidence this guy knows what he is talking aboout.

by xavip on Nov 20, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

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