2024 Preseason Game Thread 1: Pacers at Hawks

[NBASupes]

2 minutes ago, JTB said:

I’m sorry I’m not trying to be the negative poster but Synder decision to start Hunter over Risacher is going to put us behind right out the gate.

Oh and DD is awesome! You’re not getting that kind of activity out of Bogi next to Trae.

IF you add Risacher to the starting lineup there’s enough offense and movement there to supplement Bogis elite 3 point shooting while also giving the team a highly dependable vet bench with a young backup point guard.

i just hope the right player combination is put on the court . I don’t see this as rocket ….

DD is unique in that he's the perfect fit next to Trae. Doesn't really have a position. Can play 1-3. Can dribble, create for others, cut off the ball, always moving, the ball moves quick in his hands. No overdribbling. That's just on offense. On defense, he's special

2 minutes ago, JTB said:

I’m sorry I’m not trying to be the negative poster but Synder decision to start Hunter over Risacher is going to put us behind right out the gate.

Oh and DD is awesome! You’re not getting that kind of activity out of Bogi next to Trae.

IF you add Risacher to the starting lineup there’s enough offense and movement there to supplement Bogis elite 3 point shooting while also giving the team a highly dependable vet bench with a young backup point guard.

i just hope the right player combination is put on the court . I don’t see this as rocket ….

DD is unique in that he's the perfect fit next to Trae. Doesn't really have a position. Can play 1-3. Can dribble, create for others, cut off the ball, always moving, the ball moves quick in his hands. No overdribbling. That's just on offense. On defense, he's special

2 minutes ago, JTB said:

I’m sorry I’m not trying to be the negative poster but Synder decision to start Hunter over Risacher is going to put us behind right out the gate.

Oh and DD is awesome! You’re not getting that kind of activity out of Bogi next to Trae.

IF you add Risacher to the starting lineup there’s enough offense and movement there to supplement Bogis elite 3 point shooting while also giving the team a highly dependable vet bench with a young backup point guard.

i just hope the right player combination is put on the court . I don’t see this as rocket ….

DD is unique in that he's the perfect fit next to Trae. Doesn't really have a position. Can play 1-3. Can dribble, create for others, cut off the ball, always moving, the ball moves quick in his hands. No overdribbling. That's just on offense. On defense, he's special

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

 

 

 

[JTB]

6 minutes ago, REHawksFan said:

How about the big 4(in this game):

Trae/JJ/Zacc/Dys: 25-39 for 68 pts, 14 Reb, 11 Ast

Not too shabby even for a preseason game. 

I hope this is our starting lineup. I don’t care who starts between OO & CC at center 

[NBASupes]

2 minutes ago, JTB said:

Are you thinking Synder starts Bogi or Dyson at SG when the real season starts?

I don’t care what anyone says…Bogi can’t do what Dyson does and Dyson can’t do what Bogi does but I feel like we need more of Dyson play style next to Trae when trying to actually win games.

It has to be DD. He fits Trae on BOTH ends. 

Right now in 2k, he's a 74 or 75. In real life, he needs to he a 83-84. DD is legit a stud. 

Edited yesterday at 02:19 AM by NBASupes

[REHawksFan]

1 minute ago, NBASupes said:

It has to be DD. He fits Trae on BOTH ends. 

Plus playing Bogi with Kobi makes more sense than DD with Kobi

[warcore]

RZA looks sick. Loving what I saw from him. 

DD fits great as expected. 

 

[NBASupes]

Just now, REHawksFan said:

Plus playing Bogi with Kobi makes more sense than DD with Kobi

Bogi with Kobe and Dre makes the most sense and they have so much offensive firepower. We haven't been deep like this since ECF year and we are deeper this year than we were that year. This is even deeper than the Sap/Howard Hawks year. We were never deep in any previous Hawk iterations so this is new territory for us. 

[RedDawg#8]

I have always said DD should start at the (2). My gut is Quin trusts Dre over ZR, but if ZR plays like this he should be in the starting unit too.

Our long term lineup will be Trae, DD, ZR, JJ, OO.

Bogi, Nance and Clint are great vets to have next to those young legs.

Kobe will be good in small doses. Dre may have to hold off Vit for a spot in the regular rotation. My goodness, if Dre can step up this team will be a problem. 

Roddy is our new Solo, except even more skilled. I love his tough play.

 

 

[RedDawg#8]

8 minutes ago, JTB said:

I hope this is our starting lineup. I don’t care who starts between OO & CC at center 

Agreed 

[georgia]

I’m not sure either how Vit is not in the rotation.   He’s gotten better.   
 

A lineup w Trae, Bogi and Daniels at the 3 would be interesting to see…..

[REHawksFan]

3 minutes ago, RedDawg#8 said:

Our long term lineup will be Trae, DD, ZR, JJ, OO.

I wonder if we'll see some of these lineups with Nance at center. He can space the floor and doesnt clog the lane like Clint but is also tougher than OO, imo. I wonder if Nance is sort of a happy blend of OO and CC. 

[georgia]

From earlier quote- if Dre performs and we stay healthy, we may be something….

Trae really seems happy

[terrell]

9 minutes ago, RedDawg#8 said:

I have always said DD should start at the (2). My gut is Quin trusts Dre over ZR, but if ZR plays like this he should be in the starting unit too.

Our long term lineup will be Trae, DD, ZR, JJ, OO.

Bogi, Nance and Clint are great vets to have next to those young legs.

Kobe will be good in small doses. Dre may have to hold off Vit for a spot in the regular rotation. My goodness, if Dre can step up this team will be a problem. 

Roddy is our new Solo, except even more skilled. I love his tough play.

 

 

Trust him to do what?

 

[909]

7 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

Bogi with Kobe and Dre makes the most sense and they have so much offensive firepower. We haven't been deep like this since ECF year and we are deeper this year than we were that year. This is even deeper than the Sap/Howard Hawks year. We were never deep in any previous Hawk iterations so this is new territory for us. 

Back in 87-89 years the Hawks were deep maybe too deep for their own good.

[terrell]

5 minutes ago, REHawksFan said:

I wonder if we'll see some of these lineups with Nance at center. He can space the floor and doesnt clog the lane like Clint but is also tougher than OO, imo. I wonder if Nance is sort of a happy blend of OO and CC. 

Nance > OO and Capela.. lol

Hawks need to find a legit BIG next draft...

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

 

[Gray Mule]

Watched it all.  The process in effect.  Impressive play by a lot of players.  Too many free throws missed, but not by Capela!  Somehow, we begin to believe in out rookie #1 draft pick.  He may be OK yet.  

Last season this opponent ran all over the Hawks.   That's the way this game opened, but we overcame this and showed a lot of promise.  Great to see some NBA, Atlanta Hawk action.

Not that it really matters, but, bonus!  Hawks win the game!

[deester11]

10 minutes ago, georgia said:

From earlier quote- if Dre performs and we stay healthy, we may be something….

Trae really seems happy

Yeah...and if a frog had wings, it wouldn't bump it's ass when it hopped. Man, time to take the glasses off in regards to Hunter. But I digress.

Loving ZR. Loving a few more guys than I thought. Been "meh" on this team.  But if this is what we get, I'm cooking up some lemon pepper crow.  Looked pretty deep tonight.

Edited 23 hours ago by deester11

[ATLHawks3]

Next game up is against the Sixers next Monday. Hoping Paul George plays that game so we can see how he matches up against Risacher.

[kg01]

2 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

Next game up is against the Sixers next Monday. Hoping Paul George plays that game so we can see how he matches up against Risacher.

Play in Liami tomorrow night.  Schedule change.