Three interesting Atlanta Hawks links and not just because this is a Hawks blog.
by hawksdawgs on Jan 7, 2010 9:22 AM EST
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Josh is still skeptical about rejoining that fraternity, but brother Nique is going to remind Smith that he will always be the Human Highlights pledge and that is very clear his finger is up. UNTIL MY FINGER GOES DOWN!
Dunk contests are dumb or superficial or contrived entertainment or whatever your gripe is (and your gripe is surely true), and if LeBron James actually participates, he will undoubtedly cheat someone out of a rightful victory. Still, it brands people. It brings a name to the masses. And if Josh Smith makes his first all-star game, there could be really nothing better for his noteirightly and the Hawks overall presence than being in that contest. It is weird, but it is true.
Basically, in a star driven league, you should do what you can to become one.
When asked Wednesday if a team’s record this season will play a part in his decision-making this summer, the Hawks’ Joe Johnson said, "It matters. A lot comes into play. Nobody wants to go to a tough team. But you’ve got to keep everybody in consideration."
So to recap, if a good team offers the most money, it matters.
Othello was put on waivers, and I hope he gets heavy rotation on a D-league team. It is easy to think about Othello as the guy who made more money than most of will make this year by sitting on the bench, but I like to think this is Othello's dream. His one dream. And if you don't think this is important or special for them, check out this video of a call up to the NBA.
Mo was an undrafted free agent. He knows you have to get lucky, work hard, etc. etc. But the sure sign that something had meant a lot to you is if you pay if forward. Mo Evans obviously was doing that with Othello.
"I've spent many a dinner counseling him and talking to him and for this to happen, I think it's unfortunate, but at the same time, it provides him the opportunity to get better [by] playing because no one can get better in this league when they don't get playing time."
Best of luck Othello. I still think you have eighth man skill in you.
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Nice article
To be Josh has the talent to win it again, though the King being there, may mean he may get some points just because he is the king. But honestly. Josh has nothing more to prove in this contest. In fact he needs to practice, and this is a tough contest on body. I don’t want to risk injury to a key player because of this. Love Nique always, but time for someone else to do it.
As for JJ, i can not believe he would want to move from Hawks. he is from the south, this is his home and where he has made his mark, it will be the dumbest move to move on to some other team, but some times at work, we miss sight of the big picture, and move on, and then we miss the place we were. JJ should remain a Hawk take what Sund offered him, and target making Hawks a championship team. He is closest here than any of these loser clubs wanting to sign him.
smoove could beat the the self proclaimed king in a dunk contest
No doubt in my mind but an allstar appearance would be better. JJ will more than likely stay. if he goes to a team with a good record he won’t start, with a bad record he will be starting over from square one. So I think he will stay because this team has lots of potential. Othello is supertalented and shouldn’t give up. Just like Mario west. I hope they both get another shot at it. Go Hawks!
by Hawksgirl on Jan 7, 2010 11:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions
The dunk contest wouldn't be so lame
If some of the league’s stars got into it. I don’t mean people have to start treating it like it’s the playoffs, but if LeBron starting laying down some smack talk to Dwight or to Nate Robinson, it could really turn into an event.
Oh, and speaking of the D-League…Mario West is doing all right there. It actually wouldn’t surprise me if the Hawks signed him a string of 10-days.
its the old "I don't want to look like I am caring but this only works if superstars care thing"
Nique cared. He cared more than he should have. And it was awesome.
I hope Smooth enters the contest
The problem is that Josh has already competed twice, and showed signs of running outta ideas on the second trip.
BUT HEY ALL: Remember to vote for Smooth to get to Dallas. He currently leads the Hawks in All-Star voting.
Hunter
Thanks for the nice words on Othello. I’ve covered his short pro career and have enjoyed stopping by here on occasion and reading about he & the Atlanta Hawks.
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