The Hawks need a backup PG.

[mrhonline]

Teague's not ready, but that doesn't bother me. He's barely old enough to drink. He'll get there eventually.

In the interim, the Hawks need a backup PG who can defend. How many times do we have to see Crawford and Bibby exploited by quicker guards?

The list is ridiculous:

Nate Robinson - 41

Derrick Rose - 32

Rajon Rondo - 26

Chris Duhon - 25

Rodney Stuckey - 23

Darren Collison - 22

Mo Williams - 20

Will Bynum - 19

Tony Parker - ?

If it were me, I would trade Evans for a backup PG. Crawford could then play all of his minutes at the 2, with JJ splitting his between the 2 and the 3. Ditch Mario and bring in a veteran SF in case of injuries (Stackhouse would've worked).

[Plainview1981]

Teague's not ready, but that doesn't bother me. He's barely old enough to drink. He'll get there eventually.

In the interim, the Hawks need a backup PG who can defend. How many times do we have to see Crawford and Bibby exploited by quicker guards?

The list is ridiculous:

Nate Robinson - 41

Derrick Rose - 32

Rajon Rondo - 26

Chris Duhon - 25

Rodney Stuckey - 23

Darren Collison - 22

Mo Williams - 20

Will Bynum - 19

Tony Parker - ?

If it were me, I would trade Evans for a backup PG. Crawford could then play all of his minutes at the 2, with JJ splitting his between the 2 and the 3. Ditch Mario and bring in a veteran SF in case of injuries (Stackhouse would've worked).

The gm can only do what the cheap owners want him to do.

[NineOhTheRino]

The gm can only do what the cheap owners want him to do.

no doubt in my mind that this would have been a 35 pt loss had TP finished the game. If Bibby's shot isn't falling then why in the hell does Woody keep him on the floor?

[TheTruth]

We absolutely need a backup PG that can defend and play about 10-15 MPG. However, I have said it before and I will say it again, who is out there that is worth that PT AND is good enough so Woody will play him?

Problem is, Teague isn't that guy right now.

[Plainview1981]

We absolutely need a backup PG that can defend and play about 10-15 MPG. However, I have said it before and I will say it again, who is out there that is worth that PT AND is good enough so Woody will play him?

Problem is, Teague isn't that guy right now.

Woodson hasn't realized that Bibby is no longer good enough to help a team anymore. I was wrong about him being on the decline. He has averaged 7PPG or so in the last month. 7 points a game. He is not even better than Anthony Johnson now.

[jerrywest]

PGs come to pilgrimage and get their career highs against the hawks.

[Buzzard]

PGs come to pilgrimage and get their career highs against the hawks.

That was good jerry LMAO. It does seem that way. There are worse towns to pilgrimage to than Atl that is for sure!

[spotatl]

THe problem with using a late pick to draft for need is that if you miss on the pick you get put into a terrible position because you are worried about "blocking" the guy and you don't really solve the problem otherwise.

[mrhonline]

Earl Watson?

[Plainview1981]

They need a starting PG that can actually be productive... Which Bibby hasn't been in a while. It would figure he would have his worst year after signing a contract extension. I guess that's what happens when you don't have to worry about feeding your kids anymore.

Edited January 28, 2010 by Hotlanta1981

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Be nice to have Speedy right now . . . even a 65% Speedy.

[niremetal]

They need a starting PG that can actually be productive... Which Bibby hasn't been in a while. It would figure he would have his worst year after signing a contract extension. I guess that's what happens when you don't have to worry about feeding your kids anymore.

Hotlanta, I'm starting to get the impression that you don't like Bibby.

[Plainview1981]

Hotlanta, I'm starting to get the impression that you don't like Bibby.

I had nothing against him. But his play has really tanked. Mike has never been a player I've really attack on here. My main dislike has been for JJ and Marvin.

Edited January 28, 2010 by Hotlanta1981

[MaceCase]

Sergio Rodriguez?

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Earl Watson?

That's the name that always pops up, whenever a team needs a backup PG. He would be the right one here. A guy that can defend the position and be somewhat of a playmaker and scorer at the same time.

[MaceCase]

Indiana seems intent on keeping Earl why not settle for CJ?

[lethalweapon3]

Perhaps MIke "Supernanny" James?

Just healed from a broken hand, behind small-wonder Earl Boykins on the 'Zards depth chart even after The Duel took two guards out of their lineup. Plus he's a free agent this summer, and with Mike James you know what that means. Nobody strives harder to track and pad his own stats in a contract year. He probably has himself on his own fantasy hoops teams. In a purely short-term backup role, though, that might work fine for the Hawks. Plus, to his credit, he worked on his defense over the summer to improve his chances for minutes w/ the likes of Agent Zero/Foye/Javaris.

"This is a big year for me. It's a contract year," James continued. "Last year, I averaged almost 10 points, but shot like 36 percent. That's terrible, Mike James. Thirty-six percent? I've got to raise my game. We're ready to rebound from last season, and I've got to do my part."

Would probably require a combo deal (maybe something with Marvin, a Wizards backup, future Wizards picks, and at least one expiring Hawk contract involved) to make the calculus work. Just keep him and his wife off of Reality TV shows when he gets here.

~lw3

[spotatl]

Earl Watson is the guy I wanted in the offseason when he was bought out but now he is the starter in Indiana. I can't really see what the Hawks could use to pry him loose.

[coachx]

Earl Watson?

I thought the Pacers like Watson as their starter to groom A.J. Price. T.J. Ford is the guy they will give away for nothing.

[coachx]

Indiana seems intent on keeping Earl why not settle for CJ?

Who is CJ ?