Popular Post TheNorthCydeRises Posted March 21, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 . . has been the pillar of consistently for the most part, while playing outstanding basketball. Can't say enough about how this dude has been playing since the All-Star break . . and honestly, since we lost that debacle of a game vs New Orleans right before the A-S Break 21 points11.2 rebs59% FG% Maybe most important, he's getting the shot attempts to put up those kinds of numbers ( over 16 FGA per game ). And then he goes for 26 points and 15 rebounds tonight. When he has that midrange jumper to go along with his cutting and moving around the basket, he becomes a pretty potent offensive player to stop. Just an outstanding effort by him. Finally becoming the definitive leader of this team. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhillboy Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) I was gonna add to the Boss thread, but I'll help you crank up this new one. I'm pretty sure he still has statistically the most efficient midrange shot in the league for any big, maybe someone can check. If he doesn't, I'd like to see who the hell does. I've taken to calling him Auto Al now. Being that his jumper is automatic. The Bucks might want to watch some tape before Sunday. He has actually improved his range out a half step lately too. Boss been on some Fortune 500 CEO sh@t since the break. But it's really no different than his first day here. Skill level improved, of course, but he's always been all about professionalism since he put that Hawks cap on and posed with Stern. Man I hope he doesn't suffer a significant injury again because twice it has definately slowed him. When healthy physically and mentally, his upside is as steep as anyone. Edited March 21, 2013 by benhillboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I was gonna add to the Boss thread, but I'll help you crank up this new one. I'm pretty sure he still has statistically the most efficient midrange shot in the league for any big, maybe someone can check. If he doesn't, I'd like to see who the hell does. I've taken to calling him Auto Al now. Being that his jumper is automatic. The Bucks might want to watch some tape before Sunday. He has actually improved his range out a half step lately too. Boss been on some Fortune 500 CEO sh@t since the break. But it's really no different than his first day here. Skill level improved, of course, but he's always been all about professionalism since he put that Hawks cap on and posed with Stern. Man I hope he doesn't suffer a significant injury again because twice it has definately slowed him. When healthy physically and mentally, his upside is as steep as anyone. As of three weeks ago, it was Ibaka leading the league mid-range shooting percentage. Not sure about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecampster Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Post All-Star Games - 17MPG - 38:30 made - 9.5att16.5PPG 21.0 FG% - 57.3 FT% - 66.7 RPG -11.5 APG - 3.2SPG - 1.4BPG - 1.4 T/O -2.6 Points, steals, rebounds, blocks are all up as is shooting percentage and FT percentage. T/O went from 1.8 earlier in the year to 2.6 per game post all star break showing he's getting more touches and more involved. Edited March 21, 2013 by thecampster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhillboy Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 As of three weeks ago, it was Ibaka leading the league mid-range shooting percentage. Not sure about now.I never would've guessed him in 100 tries. His attempts have to be low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted March 21, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Let's get the guy some help this summer. He should have been a big time Atlanta sports celebrity already but he is definitely making the case now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyRoc Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I never would've guessed him in 100 tries. His attempts have to be low.Ibaka doesng get enough credit for his offensive ability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Jody23 Posted March 21, 2013 Premium Member Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Since this roster was put together, I've felt Horford was the best player on this team and that his past All-Star selections were legit and not a product of weakness at the center position. Now that he's getting healthy again, he's proving it beyond any doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceCase Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I never would've guessed him in 100 tries. His attempts have to be low.Nope, well in the past yes, but he's always been a efficient midrange shooter and this season decided to double his attempts and even spot up some from the corner 3. Surprisingly he didn't lose much in efficiency and is hitting 45% on 4 attempts per game from 16-23 feet. Al is at 44% from the same distance on 4.8 attempts which is actually a down year for him considering that he's logged seasons of 48% and 53% from the distance before. Checking Hoopdata it also lists Chris Bosh at 54% from that distance and of course Dirk at 47% so I'd need to know where Colin got his stat from to know what they are accounting for a midrange jumper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Al Horford is tied for second in the NBA with 39 double-doubles with Dwight Howard and Zach Randolph. David Lee is first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peoriabird Posted March 21, 2013 Premium Member Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 And to think that posters claimed that we didn't needed him during and after the 2011 season since we won a lot of games with him sidelined. Shame on those that wanted Horford traded or who thought that this team was better off with Josh Smith rather than Al Horford if you had to pick one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungsta Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 should of been our number 1 option since the start of the season. He has always been our most efficient scorer and has been underutilized all of his career. He is finally blossoming into the legit 20-10 guy that I have always envisioned him being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) And to think that posters claimed that we didn't needed him during and after the 2011 season since we won a lot of games with him sidelined. Shame on those that wanted Horford traded or who thought that this team was better off with Josh Smith rather than Al Horford if you had to pick one.Anyone who thought that should cease being a fan of the Hawks Edited March 21, 2013 by Bonkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cam1218 Posted March 21, 2013 Premium Member Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Al Horford, our lottery pick that went right. It has been a lot of fun watching him come back from injury, improve his game and become our true team leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 . . has been the pillar of consistently for the most part, while playing outstanding basketball. Can't say enough about how this dude has been playing since the All-Star break . . and honestly, since we lost that debacle of a game vs New Orleans right before the A-S Break 21 points11.2 rebs59% FG% Maybe most important, he's getting the shot attempts to put up those kinds of numbers ( over 16 FGA per game ). And then he goes for 26 points and 15 rebounds tonight. When he has that midrange jumper to go along with his cutting and moving around the basket, he becomes a pretty potent offensive player to stop. Just an outstanding effort by him. Finally becoming the definitive leader of this team. It's been a pretty impressive stretch for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhillboy Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) I've been waiting for this game cause i didnt catch the first one early this season. I haven't seen the ROY yet, Ferry's gonna be watching his boy Hickson agaist Al, and hopefully we see Al matched against his natural counterpart in the West, Aldridge. I know they better come out on Al's jumper or they gonna get trashed. Edited March 22, 2013 by benhillboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) I've been waiting for this game cause i didnt catch the first one early this season. I haven't seen the ROY yet, Ferry's gonna be watching his boy Hickson agaist Al, and hopefully we see Al matched against his natural counterpart in the West, Aldridge. I know they better come out on Al's jumper or they gonna get trashed. Should be interesting on multiple levels. Al vs Aldridge, Smith vs Hickson, (or Smith vs Aldridge and Al vs Hickson), Teague vs Lillard... Edited March 22, 2013 by Watchman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted March 22, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 You know here's a Friday question: If every PF and C in the eastern conference was available this summer as a free agent who would you sign. I think I would have to say Al without a doubt. I think most GMs would too. His all star snub is looking really bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB1 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I still don't think Drew plays the offense thru Horf enough. He still has games with not enough shot attempts. Horf RARELY shoots below 50% for the night. We need to run the offense thru Teague and Horf...period. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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