Ric Bucher - Hawks Darkhorse

[GMyrberg]

Just listened to Bucher on ESPN. Said Hawks are a surprise darkhorse. They're "young, talented, and 2-deep at every position." Admitted they dog the Hawks all the time. Said Horford and Law were two of the top three rookie players to watch. Encouraging.

[Dragitoff]

Isn't it funny how we all complain that we get no respect from the national media (especially ESPN) and now we're starting to see some positive things from the media and, at least for me, it gives me an uneasy feeling. I want to see the Hawks talked about, yet they can still sneak up on you kind of like the Jazz did the past 2 years.

[Plainview1981]

It depends on who is doing the hype. When it comes from Charles Barkley and Ric Bucher I'd be worried. We know how Charles is, but Ric is the same guy that said Kobe wouldn't report to Lakers camp... Wouldn't be with the Lakers come the start of the season. Blah blah blah

[hawks]

Atleast were getting some mention,

It could be from Ray Charles or Stevie wonder and i wouldnt care

[aznsensation]

Charles Barkley have picked us in the past and maybe just maybe this year he will be right. Charles know a good team when he sees it but even Charles can't predict injuries. Add to it that Ric likes us too. Definitely very encouraging.

[WraithSentinel]

I heard someone say this on another board, or might have been this one. Anyways they said the Natl media bashes the Hawks all the time and never show any respect. At the sametime if the Hawks start off well they will quickly jump on the bandwagon.

I guess the Hawks are one of those teams people love to bash and hate on. Soon as they start to show signs of being good. They quickly get a following.

[LongTimeHawksFan]

I didn't think i would ever hear something good about the hawks from anyone other than Rathbun or Steve Smith!!

[ncthompson11]

Its hard to earn respect after missing the playoffs for what, 8 years now? Also passing on some top PGs in past drafts. Add in the Belkin lawsuit and lousy attendance, its hard to get respect the past few years. Joe and Smoove will change all this though.