Rexhawk Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I heard the entire interview and here are the key points. 1. We have signed a big. The paperwork is complete but can not be announced until Al's S&T trade is complete. Has something to do with needing a portion of Al's Salary. Bernie stated that the signing happens even if Al walks away from the team as a free agent. 2. The new Big has been a long time starter in the league but is willing to play backup. Bernie believed along with the hosts that the new big could end up starting. 3. Regarding the S&T, we will only get a "good" player back worth 10 million a year salary or 10 million in cash. Basically, AL is set on making 10million plus a year. Bernie stated that we would not take any "junk" players in a S&T for Al. He specifically mention the Golden State situation. 4. He listed his version of the starting line up in this order: PG-Speedy Claxton, Tyrone Lue, Royal Ivey SG- Joe Johnson, Josh Childress, Salim Stoudamire SF- Josh Smith or Marvin Williams ( He stated that they would have to battle it out in camp) PF- Sheldon Williams, Estaban (Stated that Sheldon would start because Al gave up too many points in the paint last year) C- Zaza or Mystery Big. It appears that the Mystery Big must be Lorenzen Wright. He is the only free agent center that is left on the market. 5. Bernie also stated that he felt that Arm Tellem would be creative in setting up a S&T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for the recap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 good info.... still don't like the josh/marvin competition...it will make them better players sure, because of the competition, but they are two of our better young players.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexhawk Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I think that the hawks organization view Josh as an energy player coming off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Has Olawakandi signed? I don't think that Wright has started more than a couple of times in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Starting Shelden just to start him is a mistake...funny he thinks Smoove/Marvin will have to battle it out, but Shelden will be given a starting spot. I think intitially Smoove would be just as effective if not more at the 4 than Shelden. Long time starter in the league, I think it is Kandi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Man Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 i'm feeling dissappointed to say the least. wright/zaza at the 5= no shotblocker or stopper. shelden starting????? no big comin to us in the al deal? we gonna need to score 120+ ppg to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 That would be crazy considering that Josh has pretty much started the first two years of his career, even if it was by necessity. I think that he would be pretty pissed if he had to give up a spot to Shelden, who we don't know anything about yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I've been trying to tell you guys Olowokandi was coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholasp27 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Quote: i'm feeling dissappointed to say the least. wright/zaza at the 5= no shotblocker or stopper. shelden starting????? no big comin to us in the al deal? we gonna need to score 120+ ppg to win. how, when we gave up 97ppg last year, will we need to score a ton to win? we have lost al = better defense we have added speedy = better defense we have added shelden = better defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornandDieHawks Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 You have been saying it, but no one wanted to believe it. The other FA Bigs who have started in their career is: Greg Ostertag Ervin Johnson Lorenzen Wright Vin Baker Kelvin Cato Michael Olowokandi He is the most logicial choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Unless it is Cato? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delanceyj Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'll take Lorenzen first, then Kandi.. can't sell me on ther others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I don't like retreads...especially ones that did nothing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 kandi is better than john edwards....so is lowright.. i don't care who honestly, it will still make us better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Man Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packfill Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Quote: I've been trying to tell you guys Olowokandi was coming... If KG couldn't get Kandi to man up I doubt anyone in the Hawks organization can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 and that would be why we want him to back up zaza pachulia, not be our franchise center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted August 4, 2006 Moderators Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 He continues to emphasize a defensive big. Who on that list qualifies. I didn't even realize Ostertag was a FA but he started and would be considered defensive. Seems unlikely though. I would think Woody wouldn't be happy hearing mgt hand Sheldon a starting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Wow - popped over to nba.com to check out Olo since I've never really followed his career much. Career .435 fg %age for a 7 footer? .597 from the free throw line? Looks like about the only thing the guy can do is rebound (7rpg career playing 27 mpg average). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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