72 reasons to be excited about the Atlanta Hawks: #31 Marvin Williams' ball handling

by hawksdawgs on Sep 30, 2009 7:28 PM EDT

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Every year Marvin Williams decides to work on one part of his game in the summer. He has worked to be consistent with the mid-range jumper. Marv drilled the jump hook in the lane. He added the three point shot last year. Williams never comes back exceptional at these things, but he always comes back noticeably better.

This summer Marv and his mustache have been focusing on ball handling. It makes sense. I gave him a rookie nickname of "lobster claws." His control of the basketball hinders his ability to push the pace off a rebound or the receiver of the second pass on the break. It does not allow him to take advantage of his strength and speed off the dribble in the half court. Every year, we keep hoping for Marvin to break into that second pick potential and every year we just end up with a better player.

It is a subtle improvement, but one day we might, on our third or fourth beer when we are a little more honest, look over at our buddy and say, "When did Marvin become a really good player?"

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That's an awesome photo

It’s like Marvin was hiding behind LeBron, and then suddenly peeked his head out cartoon-fashion.

Ilgauskus is so caught up in the spectacle he can’t even recognize an incoming behind-the-back pass.

by Bronn on Sep 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

One of these days

Marvin Williams will become the focal point of this offense-especially with the news of the JJ non-extension.

Whether that’s a day which we should look forward to, or dread, remains to be seen.

by Bronn on Sep 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

exactly

i feel like i am at the end of usual suspects. but not quite ready to drop my coffee mug.

by hawksdawgs on Sep 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

finally

this is the year Marvin puts it all together. AND he will worth the second pick , plus if all is put together, maybe an all star pick this year.

by littlehombie on Oct 1, 2009 1:44 AM EDT reply actions

Marvin will be....

The new Joe Johnson in the iso offense next year

Atlanta will win a championship....someday

by maxxj3 on Oct 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

FINALLY

i think marvin well put all of his game together… and learn to play like.. a faster paul pierce… he has the tools and every year he gets subtly better i think this is the year he puts it all together… but eventually he’ll learn to truly put all of his tools to use in the most effective way

by Djseoh on Oct 2, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions