Let ME PRAISE THE BENCH MOB.... AGAIN...

[Diesel]

When we hit the floor with "The Other guys" we got it all. 

Scoring from Bogi, Lou, and Gallo.

Defense from Delon and OO. 

It's a fortified attack.  Our 2nd team has good fundamentals.   Everybody knows their roles.  They like playing with each other.  Honestly, Lou Williams looks like he is having the time of his life everytime the 2nd team is out there. 

The ball moves in and out and from side to side.   We put hands in passing lanes.  We move from offense to defense very well.   And GALLO is a sniper.

The Chemistry of our second team is better than a lot of starting teams that we have put on the floor over my years of being a Hawks fan.

We have one man to thank for all of this.

The Architect.....  Kevin Knox!!

Had he not brought the energy with him in that trade.  I don't know if we would have ever gotten here. 

 

[Sothron]

It is obvious that Lou is playing like old Lou again. OO is a monster in the making. Gallo knew he was on the block and is doing everything he can to keep from being traded. And I said it before I'll say it again: keep him. Unless we get some kind of can't miss trade offer this team just needs to be healthy.

The cohesion of our second unit now that Cam is gone is breath taking. We have guys that  pass the ball, cut to the basket and oh yeah PLAY DEFENSE. None of that was happening with Cam here. 

I swear if we get another Hawk that wants to be traded I hope Travis sends him away.  It seems to fire up the rest of the guys. 

[Atlantaholic]

2 minutes ago, Sothron said:

It is obvious that Lou is playing like old Lou again. OO is a monster in the making. Gallo knew he was on the block and is doing everything he can to keep from being traded. And I said it before I'll say it again: keep him. Unless we get some kind of can't miss trade offer this team just needs to be healthy.

The cohesion of our second unit now that Cam is gone is breath taking. We have guys that  pass the ball, cut to the basket and oh yeah PLAY DEFENSE. None of that was happening with Cam here. 

I swear if we get another Hawk that wants to be traded I hope Travis sends him away.  It seems to fire up the rest of the guys. 

Especially if we make the playoffs Gallo is a huge asset. He's clutch and a big time shot maker. Can't have enough of those guys. And as non existent as his defense ability is at this stage of his career, it's still something you can live with because at least he has size and has a high b-ball IQ. 

[Atlantaholic]

I actually think if we played Okonguw with the first unit and Cap in the second unit, it would be a huge improvement across the board. I don't love Gallo and Okonguw tandem because they get eaten up in the glass, and offensively OO is a better pick and roll threat for Trae. 

[HawkingAwesome]

Big marbles

[Diesel]

6 hours ago, Atlantaholic said:

I actually think if we played Okonguw with the first unit and Cap in the second unit, it would be a huge improvement across the board. I don't love Gallo and Okonguw tandem because they get eaten up in the glass, and offensively OO is a better pick and roll threat for Trae. 

Nah...

OO has a good chemistry with the 2nd.  Just like Cap has a good chemistry with the first.   Right now, we can play him with the second and he is a great energy guy.  He makes that 2nd Unit defense work very well.   Plus, better guys are less apt to face him at their best.  Right now, OO still goes for everything.  On the 2nd unit, teams go after him less than they would if he were starting.   I thnk him playing with the vets of the 2nd unit will help him to learn a lot. 

[benhillboy]

We all knew the strength of this team was going 10 deep when healthy.  Delon’s pacing and management is just so efficient.  When your BU is shooting a .535 eFG with more steals than fouls and a damn near 4:1 assist to turn you cooking with Crisco.

His pass type “informs” his teammate what to do.  Sometimes he’ll outright tell them to attack or where the next pass should go based on what he’s seeing.  His penchant for anticipating and deflecting overhead passes has rubbed off on a few teammates as well.  Kevin and OO did it tonight.
 

And OO come on.  All he’s done is blown past Clint and John for the team’s top Win Share per 48.  Any team calling about trading for him the next couple of years should be blocked and reported.

[NBASupes]

@AHF

[Diesel]

6 hours ago, benhillboy said:

We all knew the strength of this team was going 10 deep when healthy.  Delon’s pacing and management is just so efficient.  When your BU is shooting a .535 eFG with more steals than fouls and a damn near 4:1 assist to turn you cooking with Crisco.

His pass type “informs” his teammate what to do.  Sometimes he’ll outright tell them to attack or where the next pass should go based on what he’s seeing.  His penchant for anticipating and deflecting overhead passes has rubbed off on a few teammates as well.  Kevin and OO did it tonight.
 

And OO come on.  All he’s done is blown past Clint and John for the team’s top Win Share per 48.  Any team calling about trading for him the next couple of years should be blocked and reported.

Man I have been loving what Delon Brings.   He's so unsung because of Gallo, Bogi, OO, and Lou have all been Ballin...  But Delon's defense and his management is great.  
Last night, I watched him fly passed a guy on the three point line.. and come back to block the shot (clean).  I felt a Dikembe "No, No, No"  impregnated in the sky....

 

[Gray Mule]

Starting five, beware!  2nd unit has your back.  True.  They are breathing on the back of your neck.  Play up to your ability or become the second unit behind these guys!!

[Final_quest]

Team Fort Knox!  They are killing it.  

Bench used to be our weakness and now it is our strength.  

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[Final_quest]

5 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

OO + Knox - Cam = Best Bench in the league

[RedDawg#8]

1 hour ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

You cannot argue with results man. I don't care how much you loved Cam, these numbers don't lie. Knox didn't do this on his own. The chemistry is better across the whole unit right now.