Poll: Who needs to step it up the most?

by hawksdawgs on Feb 8, 2009 2:49 PM EST

Poll

All other things being equal, which Hawks player would improve the team the most if he starts playing at his realistic but full capabilities?

Al Horford

18 votes

Joe Johnson

12 votes

Marvin Williams

11 votes

Josh Smith

28 votes

Mike Bibby

2 votes

71 votes | Poll has closed

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Mike Woodson needs to step it up. He’s lost the ability to motivate these dudes, among other things.

by rbubp on Feb 8, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions

my defintion of "realistic but full capabilites"

precludes mr. woodson from making the poll.

does woodson need to get better? certainly.

can he? i haven’t seen too many signs pointing to yes.

by hawksdawgs on Feb 8, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions

I’m surprised that Marvin Williams only has 4 votes. Obviously Josh Smith deserves to be leading this poll because he’s an inconsistent performer, night-to-night, and probably is the most purely talented man on the roster, but we haven’t seen Marvin Williams establish himself at the level he’s capable. Marvin, at this point, is probably good enough to serve as a second option for a legitimately good team, but his personality is very passive and he doesn’t demand the ball when things aren’t going well.

He makes a great teammate because he’s very committed to the team concept….but this particular team concept doesn’t involve enough of him, so he shouldn’t be content with that.

by Bronn on Feb 9, 2009 10:54 AM EST reply actions

You left one out

Bibby and JJ shoot first and pass later in the 1/2 court. Marvin and Josh would score a lot more with a Nash type point guard. JJ and Bibby should be 3rd and fourth option. Drive and kick early in the shot clock, JJ and Bibby will still get their attempts – they would be in the flow of the offense though.

by RivBoatGambler on Feb 9, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions