Al Horford wants another big man

[Jody23]

Interesting quote from Al:

"We probably need another solid big [man], in order to have any kind of chance to do anything special,” said Hawks forward/center Al Horford.

I hope he' telling this to management as he's obviously watching the playoffs.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-gm-rick-sund-528857.html

[coachx]

Interesting quote from Al:

"We probably need another solid big [man], in order to have any kind of chance to do anything special,” said Hawks forward/center Al Horford.

I hope he' telling this to management as he's obviously watching the playoffs.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-gm-rick-sund-528857.html

He is 100% right.

The Hawks / Magic series and Celtics / Magic series are proof of that.

Too bad good centers do not grow on trees. You normally have to over pay to get 1 whether it be by trade or free agency.

Edited May 18, 2010 by coachx

[Jody23]

And I don't think he's merely talking about a 10-15 minute backup either.

[Vol4ever]

He's 100% right and it will fall on deaf ears.

[dakast]

Its easy to point out that this team needs a starting quality big man.............the difficult part comes in finding one, no one is just going to let a GOOD center walk out the door.

[coachx]

He's 100% right and it will fall on deaf ears.

After the Magic series I hope not.

[Dexmethylphenidate]

At least somebody is able to see that Zaza isn't going to cut it.

[Jody23]

If the Hawks can't figure out the obvious, then I smh. This kid is too good to be playing out of position and the only help he has is from a undersized tweener forward (sorry Josh, it's the truth). I happen to think they could add someone the caliber of say a Kendrick Perkins or Robin Lopez (who's starting tonight for the Suns). Part of the effectiveness for these guys is not simply their own talent, but the advantage they give the power forwards that play next to them.

[HawksFan87]

Perkins and the other twin are not quality C's sorry..

[coachx]

Perkins and the other twin are not quality C's sorry..

Ask Dwight Howard about that.

:laughing5:

Edited May 18, 2010 by coachx

[Jody23]

Ask Dwight Howard about that.

:laughing5:

My thoughts exactly.

[gsuteke]

well the cause and effect relationship there is Smoove is outta the starting lineup if that were to happen.

OMG josh would be so good at SF if he could just hit a mid range jumper. He's gonna play PF though due to his help D. Smoove on the perimeter guarding SF slashers is the last place you want him.

[High5]

Perkins and the other twin are not quality C's sorry..

Perkins would be a tremendous asset to our team. He'd actually give us a chance against Orlando. But we're obviously not going to get Perkins and I doubt we're able to find anyone near his caliber.

[Jody23]

well the cause and effect relationship there is Smoove is outta the starting lineup if that were to happen.

OMG josh would be so good at SF if he could just hit a mid range jumper. He's gonna play PF though due to his help D. Smoove on the perimeter guarding SF slashers is the last place you want him.

A necessary sacrifice might have to be made in order to take a step forward. This team cannot continue to not be able to match in the areas that matter the most come playoff time. The numbers don't lie.

[coachx]

well the cause and effect relationship there is Smoove is outta the starting lineup if that were to happen.

OMG josh would be so good at SF if he could just hit a mid range jumper. He's gonna play PF though due to his help D. Smoove on the perimeter guarding SF slashers is the last place you want him.

:thumbsdownsmileyanim:

96 minutes at PF & C every game.

PF: Smoove 33 minutes / Horford 15 minutes

C: Horford 18 minutes / C upgrade 30 minutes left if the guy is good enough

The problem lies in how to obtain 1 wihout giving up Al or Josh.

Edited May 18, 2010 by coachx

[Jody23]

As much as I love Al and Josh, the team might have to move one to take a step forward. I'm not of the opinion that the Hawks must keep both at all cost. I know those guys are favorites among many here, but it's important to look at the big picture.

[coachx]

As much as I love Al and Josh, the team might have to move one to take a step forward. I'm not of the opinion that the Hawks must keep both at all cost. I know those guys are favorites among many here, but it's important to look at the big picture.

and what would you do ?

[gsuteke]

and what would you do ?

that's the dillema with this team.

What would you do? It's not a simple answer.

[DrReality]

Its not a popular opinion but I'm leaning more and more toward trading Smoove for the big guy we need. That opens up the PF for Al and we aren't going to get a quality big without giving up something.

[HawksFan87]

Ask Dwight Howard about that.

:laughing5:

He can guard him, but he doesn't do shyt offensively.. so save it..