Blunt91 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Woodson: Hawks targeting 4 point guards By JEFF D'ALESSIO The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 06/29/06 "Hang in there with us. Please." That was the request from Hawks coach Mike Woodson to fans gathered at Philips Arena to watch the team's pick of Duke forward Shelden Williams Wednesday night. Many of those in attendance loudly booed the decision. Woodson said the team would address what is seen as the team's most glaring need — a quality point guard — via trade or free agency. "There's no question we need a point guard," said Woodson, who then named four veteran free agents Atlanta would target: Sam Cassell (Clippers); Mike James (Raptors); Speedy Claxton (Hornets); and Bobby Jackson (Grizzlies). "Those are the guys who can help put our ballclub over the top." As for the selection of Williams, Woodson said the Hawks first needed to address their interior defense. Surprise no one else has posted it. I still want to give Jay Williams a shot, even if he is hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 All four of those point guards are basically being told to "Get out of town" by their respective clubs...especially Bobby Jackson and Mike James. We won't have to fight to acquire any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I think Claxton would be a good fit - a guy who can start and play 25-30 minutes a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Speedy couldn't take Lue's position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 agreed, claxton or cassell would help us tremendously. I can't see cassell coming here though. Not sure about claxton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain_jim Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 The good news about this is it indicates that the rumours about ownership not being able to play in trades or free agency was not true, and the Hawks still intend to fill holes and improve the team beyond the draft this offseason. mj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hey Lascar did you extend his forehad in that picture or it just comes like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member AtLaS Posted June 29, 2006 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 nah thats a real picture.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 yeah I extended it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Look at this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Quote: agreed, claxton or cassell would help us tremendously. I can't see cassell coming here though. Not sure about claxton You really need to set higher goals that 18MPG backups like Speedy Claxton. That dude can't shoot a lick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 we don't really need him to shoot. We need a guy who can split time with Lue, and can try to play D, get on the fast break with the young guns, and not turn the ball over. We're trying to upgrade Royal Ivey here, we're not holding out for Magic Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Quote: we don't really need him to shoot. We need a guy who can split time with Lue, and can try to play D, get on the fast break with the young guns, and not turn the ball over. We're trying to upgrade Royal Ivey here, we're not holding out for Magic Johnson I'd rather have a starter than two backups that are on an even level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 so would I. But I would much, much, MUCH rather have 2 really good backups running the show than 1 nobody and 1 backup. Claxton/Lue would do so much better than Ivey/Lue it's not even funny. By playing shelden, smith, no more Al, our D should improve and we should get more blocks and boards. That's almost useless if we don't have a fast PG who can run the break. If not a large part of Smith, Marvin, and Chill's athleticism goes untapped. Again, we don't need the most talented guy in the world for it to make a real difference. Lue doesn't run often, Ivey isn't good and doesn't run, and JJ walks it up. We need a pusher in here. Basically what I'm trying to say is that it's not always how good a player is. It's how much his skill will help your team. And sometimes an ok player can help a ton if he's in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Quote: Quote: agreed, claxton or cassell would help us tremendously. I can't see cassell coming here though. Not sure about claxton You really need to set higher goals that 18MPG backups like Speedy Claxton. That dude can't shoot a lick. Listen, this is BK we are talking about, we would be lucky to get a point guard as talented as Speedy Claxton. My guess is BK has his eyes on someone like Howard Eisley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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