What to do in a life without Joe?

by vivekh on Jun 30, 2010 12:22 PM EDT

The NBA free agency starts as we all know at midnight tonight, and all signs seem to be pointing to Joe's departure from Atlanta. I'm have finally come to terms with this very likely scenario, and now I want to know about the Hawks' life without their centerpiece. I personally think that if the spirit can manage to actually spend money this offseason, we could be in a decent position. I'm thinking of bagging a true big man like Brendan Haywood and moving Al Horford over to the power forward position where I think he would excel. This would leave us with Josh Smith and Marvin Williams vying for the small forward position; I don't like either one of them in this position, Williams has the ability to disappear for weeks on end, and Smith can't shoot to save his life. However, I think Smith would draw some interest if he was to be dangled as trade bait, and hopefully a team with a decent point guard can take him. I like Jeff Teague, but I still think he needs to develop, and I don't think Mike Bibby has the ability to run an offense any more. Without Joe to run the offense, I believe we need a point guard that can efficiently run the offense immediately if we want to stay competitive in the east. I know this plan is based totally on speculation and personal opinions, so I would like to hear what you all think the Hawks should do if we were to enter a life without Joe.

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This has been my suggestion from the beginning

Get a good Center let Josh go. As much as I like Josh, Al is the guy you can build around. Al Horford at the four position with a good shot blocking and rebounding center will be a nightmare for opposing offenses and defenses and will open up the perimeter shooters (which would help Marvin, Jamal, Bibby, and Jordan Crawford). I think Teague is still our point guard of the future and with the right offense in place can be an assist machine. He can get to the lane which would open up things for the big men as well. I see it that way, but I am not a basketball coach or GM so this may not be a popular stance.

"Opposition in my face, trying to play the fence, I'm bigger than this dude, this don't make no sense, I Air Jordan on 'em". - K-Drama

by Sterling Platinum on Jun 30, 2010 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

Josh Smith is highly athletic but not motivated. Al Hortford at the 4 would be CRAZY!! Josh for a good Center to me is a very very good deal.

by red2play on Jun 30, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

Ive been hearing so much about Josh and Joe to Toronto for Bosh

Or Joe straight up or Josh straight up.

Any of these would tickle me pink.No homo.

by FlyYouFalcons on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Bosh wants no part of playing center

…and neither does Al, if you hear his comments. Al wants another big so he can slide to his most effective position, which in turn would more than likely increase his offensive game.

'Bama fan since birth, NIners & Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90

Hawks coach = FAIL....at least the Braves are winning.

by ronniemac03 on Jul 1, 2010 10:22 AM EDT reply actions