hazer Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 As of the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremonies, our beloved and reclusive co-owner is now head of USA Basketball. And in search of Team USA’s new head coach. One guess whose name gets tossed into the mix. This is kind of a big deal for Hawks influence and cred across the league: https://theundefeated.com/features/grant-hill-prepares-for-first-task-as-the-new-managing-director-of-usa-basketball/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, hazer said: This is kind of a big deal for Hawks influence and cred across the league: Hopefully in a good way but he really tends to not mention or promote us even a little. Also, I feel like he’s a puppet for Colangelo which is exactly why Jerry would pick a YES MAN like Grant Hill. But congrats 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Spud2nique said: Hopefully in a good way but he really tends to not mention or promote us even a little. Also, I feel like he’s a puppet for Colangelo which is exactly why Jerry would pick a YES MAN like Grant Hill. But congrats He did mention “ownership” being one of the assets he brings to the table. But yeah, has to keep up “impartial” appearances. I think somebody like JVG has a better chance landing the HC job, but don’t count Nate out for Assistant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Also don’t underestimate the value/effect of having Grant Hill as Head of USA Basketball, Team USA Assistant Coach Nate McMillan, and Team USA PG Trae Young bending the ears of Tier 1 Superstars 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kg01 Posted September 17, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, hazer said: Also don’t underestimate the value/effect of having Grant Hill as Head of USA Basketball, Team USA Assistant Coach Nate McMillan, and Team USA PG Trae Young bending the ears of Tier 1 Superstars If neither of those happens, Hill is ded to me. As it is, he's basically .. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, kg01 said: If neither of those happens, Hill is ded to me. As it is, he's basically .. I’m not kg’s stunt double or his better 3 point shootin half but .. https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/65a9bf29-36f0-4624-9baf-e29459f9f4b7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RedDawg#8 Posted September 17, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I'm so happy about this. Not because it's Grant per se, just that it's not Colangelo and Popovich running the show anymore. Their excuses for constantly ignoring Trae were unforgivable. I want guys who are not tainted by the old way of thinking. A fresh start for the program top to bottom, I love it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillent Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I see a Hawks take over. If last season put us on the map this yr will solidify it. We are slowly but surely taking over the nba landscape and having Grant Hill in that position adds to it. Reading his statements also tells me that he knows what he's doing. It tells me Trae and possibly others (maybe JC) will be in the Olympics as well!! Soon people will see Hawks players everywhere Allstar games, playoffs, finals, olympics, all nba and we will get the credit for all the patience and diligence of work that we've done over the last 4/5 yrs. Teams will attempt to copy our model in many aspects of their building strategies. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg#8 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, sillent said: I see a Hawks take over. If last season put us on the map this yr will solidify it. We are slowly but surely taking over the nba landscape and having Grant Hill in that position adds to it. Reading his statements also tells me that he knows what he's doing. It tells me Trae and possibly others (maybe JC) will be in the Olympics as well!! Soon people will see Hawks players everywhere Allstar games, playoffs, finals, olympics, all nba and we will get the credit for all the patience and diligence of work that we've done over the last 4/5 yrs. Teams will attempt to copy our model in many aspects of their building strategies. They will at least get a shot, which is more than what they are getting now. That was my biggest issue. They would invite cats that were not on the same level and give them more opportunity to prove themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted September 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 hours ago, sillent said: I see a Hawks take over. If last season put us on the map this yr will solidify it. We are slowly but surely taking over the nba landscape and having Grant Hill in that position adds to it. Reading his statements also tells me that he knows what he's doing. It tells me Trae and possibly others (maybe JC) will be in the Olympics as well!! Soon people will see Hawks players everywhere Allstar games, playoffs, finals, olympics, all nba and we will get the credit for all the patience and diligence of work that we've done over the last 4/5 yrs. Teams will attempt to copy our model in many aspects of their building strategies. All of this. And especially about the “Hawks Model.” I was preaching this a few years ago, might just go digging thru the archives and bump 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 5 hours ago, hazer said: All of this. And especially about the “Hawks Model.” I was preaching this a few years ago, might just go digging thru the archives and bump If you happen to run into any good content from me, don’t hesitate to pass that along too. Thank you ever so much Hazie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bird_dirt Posted September 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 And here I was, before I even opened the thread, thinking Grant got sponsored by a propane and propane accessories company or something. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member niremetal Posted September 18, 2021 Premium Member Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I think Kerr has to be the frontrunner for the USAB head coach slot. I honestly hope it's not Nate. The Hawks aren't good/experienced enough yet to be put on cruise control while their coach's attention is divided. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) On 9/17/2021 at 5:50 PM, sillent said: I see a Hawks take over. If last season put us on the map this yr will solidify it. We are slowly but surely taking over the nba landscape and having Grant Hill in that position adds to it. Reading his statements also tells me that he knows what he's doing. It tells me Trae and possibly others (maybe JC) will be in the Olympics as well!! Soon people will see Hawks players everywhere Allstar games, playoffs, finals, olympics, all nba and we will get the credit for all the patience and diligence of work that we've done over the last 4/5 yrs. Teams will attempt to copy our model in many aspects of their building strategies. Everybody wants a piece of ATL Basketball right now it seems.... Rich Paul and Klutch Sports Open Office in Atlanta The biggest power broker in the NBA just opened up shop in the Hawks backyard. si.com Edited September 18, 2021 by terrell 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 55 minutes ago, niremetal said: I think Kerr has to be the frontrunner for the USAB head coach slot. you could have coached the Warriors to a title. Dude is fake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, terrell said: Everybody wants a piece of ATL Basketball right now it seems.... Rich Paul and Klutch Sports Open Office in Atlanta The biggest power broker in the NBA just opened up shop in the Hawks backyard. si.com I wonder if this is really important to the cause or it’s like Friedman shoes nba popular like no matter where u at you’ll go when in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted September 20, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 3:47 PM, hazer said: Also don’t underestimate the value/effect of having Grant Hill as Head of USA Basketball, Team USA Assistant Coach Nate McMillan, and Team USA PG Trae Young bending the ears of Tier 1 Superstars The next time that Hill is out promoting the Hawks or trying to sell superstars on Atlanta will be the first time. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, AHF said: The next time that Hill is out promoting the Hawks or trying to sell superstars on Atlanta will be the first time. Agreed, he attempts to remain a little TOO neutral for my tastes. Which is mainly why I included potential “Assistant Team USA Coach” Nate and “Team USA PG” Trae in the conversation. With Grant at the helm, chances of Nate and Trae being a part of that squad increase. As will their convos with Superstars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted September 30, 2021 Premium Member Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Oh boy! @kg01 @Spud2nique 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: Oh boy! @kg01 @Spud2nique Good lord. Colangelo is making some odd decisions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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