2011 Atlanta Hawks Player Review: Josh Powell

by Kris Willis on May 24, 2011 11:16 PM EDT

Under former coach Mike Woodson, the Atlanta Hawks had a very set rotation that didn't change very much from game to game. Josh Powell is a great example of how unpredictable at times the rotations for the Hawks were this season under Larry Drew. Powell began the year getting significant minutes as a regular part of the rotation. At one point he was playing more than Zaza Pachulia. Towards the end of the season though Powell was out of the rotation once again.

For the season Powell appeared in 54 games while averaging just over 12 minutes per contest. In comparison, he played in 63 games with the Lakers last season but only averaged around nine minutes of playing time. Powell finished the season with averages of 4.1 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Powell was brought in to bring championship experience while also adding another big body to the Hawks front line. His play was solid at times but was never anything to get terribly excited about. Powell's $854,000 salary comes off the books this season and perhaps could be an option for the team again next season. Perhaps his value goes beyond his numbers as he was a very well liked player with the Lakers and he seemed to have a good relationship within the Atlanta locker room.

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by Kris Willis on May 24, 2011 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

He’s another cheap, crappy player the Hawks seem destined to have at the end of the bench because they have so much money invested in the top 6 rotation players. Hopefully the GM will find a way to trade at least Marvin and let Crawford go. Then the Hawks won’t need to have players like Powell next year (not holding my breath that will happen of course).

by redwards95 on May 25, 2011 6:23 AM EDT reply actions

Don't be mistaken red...

EVERY team has players like Powell at the end of their bench. The Hawks problem wasn’t having guys like Powell round out the bench, it was having them round out the rotation. As player #11, 12, 13, he’s fine. As player #8 or 9, it’s a problem.

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by Mr. Sanchez on May 25, 2011 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions

How much is that championship experience worth though?

i agree he is a crappy player. but as far as cheap players go, arent most of them going to be just alright t best?

by HoopsHighlights&Hope on May 25, 2011 9:30 AM EDT reply actions

and i feel like the good cheap players are all gobbled up by teams with great front offices. leaving the hawks to collect cans and turn em in for pennys. (i donno if that makes sense, but there is a guy pulling cans out of a trashcan in front of my house and it just kinda reminded me of the dregs of our bench)

by HoopsHighlights&Hope on May 25, 2011 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions

It's amazing that Powell has never actually jumped off the ground

49er fanhood up in the air with Kaepernick aboard and there not being an QB worth rooting for on the niner roster

by supraman on May 25, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

i just remember

his high point of the season was that game game against the heat where he dunked twice in a row for the comeback. And then lost it all when he fouled james jones for a four point play

I like to think of Jeff Teague as our secret weapon..... so secret that the Atlanta coaches have no idea who he is.

by Throw on May 25, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Pretty terrible

One of the few options the Hawks could have signed that was a downgrade from Joe Smith. Hopefully there’s some kind of conscious effort to sign younger guys to fill roles like this. Yes, they might suck, but at least they’ll bring some suggestion of upside. I’d have much rather have had Alade Aminu, for example, to Josh Powell this year.

From here out, at least, we’ll finally get to players where I’ll begin to have some nice things to say. Some.

My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.

by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT

by Bronn on May 25, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

I am not sure I would call him a downgrade from Joe Smith

Smith did very little on the court in his time in Atlanta

@Kris_Willis

by Kris Willis on May 25, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

And Powell did more?

I wish we’d start cycling players #11 or 12 through 14 or 15 with nothing but young players. They don’t give you less, considering minutes used, than more expensive vets. And you never know when one will surprise you and become something more.

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by Mr. Sanchez on May 25, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Than Smith? Yes I think so

@Kris_Willis

by Kris Willis on May 26, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Its amazing

that ive been saying championship experience this whole season as a joke

I like to think of Jeff Teague as our secret weapon..... so secret that the Atlanta coaches have no idea who he is.

by Throw on May 25, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

You have. Your Right. I concede throw

by HoopsHighlights&Hope on May 25, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Its all good

We are all fans of the same team, and equally as disappointed.

I like to think of Jeff Teague as our secret weapon..... so secret that the Atlanta coaches have no idea who he is.

by Throw on May 25, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Off subject......

Whats the chance of getting some kind of Peachtree Hoops App for iPad? That would be awesome! Okay that’s all I got, carry on….

by Hawk n the Ham on May 25, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

They have it, but it is labeled "Safari" for some reason.

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by Duff_Man on May 26, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

This

made me laugh

I like to think of Jeff Teague as our secret weapon..... so secret that the Atlanta coaches have no idea who he is.

by Throw on May 26, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

But Safari is the worst part about iOS.

by Hawk n the Ham on May 27, 2011 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Josh Powell.....

…..may just be the worst basketball player in the NBA. Hopefully, the Hawks will let Magnum Rolle take his place in the rotation next season, but knowing how these guys work, they will dump the young Rolle who has some talent to keep a guy like Josh Powell because he is a “veteran”.

by KB21 on May 26, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions