Hawks are 17-24. What's happening?

GHOSTofSIKMA · Post #121 » by **GHOSTofSIKMA** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:23 pm

They remind me a ton if the 01 bucks that went to the ECF and lost in 7.

Post #122 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:26 pm

HMFFL wrote:
God Squad wrote:Still early. But I believe they need to consolidate some of their assets for a bigger/better player. They have more than enough to get a star should one become disgruntled.
Care to elaborate on which stars are even available that would make an impact?

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Ben Simmons is the obvious answer, no? He could make a major impact, his lack of shooting/closing not an issue for a team with Trae but he would add a ton of value to them. And you could really limit the minutes he and Capela spent on the floor together so the spacing wouldn't be a major concern either.

DroseReturnChi · Post #123 » by **DroseReturnChi** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:38 pm

monopoman wrote:Oh man, and plenty were talking about the Hawks as a top tier team last off-season. One solid playoff run and people were ready to claim Trae Young as a top 5 player or something.

to be a top 5 team, you need to have 3 trae level stars bc traes not good anymore and several tier below perennial 1st all nba luka magic. right now they have trae and a bunch of 3/4th options. with no consolidation trades, their assets will deplete fast. last yr will be their ceiling. no team will ever win anything w/o a big 3. even the bulls have a fake big 3 thats better on paper.

Buzzard · Post #124 » by **Buzzard** » Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:14 am

KnicksGadfly wrote:
Lunartic wrote:
Buzzard wrote:Things are taking a turn for the better. In his five games for November, all losses, Trae is averaging:
25.4/4.4/9.0 with a TS% of .546.

His TS% for Octobers 6 games was .514. He will be fine by December. Then the haters will be left with bashing his hair...

What if his numbers are still down by December? We know what the "haters" will say but what will his supporters say?

"j-just wait till March! haterz!" ?

Then you start blaming the league and the refs for being biased

I get the dislike for Trae. Even more so from Knicks fans. He was on fire against the Knicks in the playoffs. I just call it like I see it. I think the officiating has been a huge change this season and the impact is apparent.

I also think Trae, like all great players, will adjust. His numbers in November continue to be on the upswing. His November TS% is now at .580.

Sothron · Post #125 » by **Sothron** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:01 am

Hawks are now 5-9 after horse whipping the Bucks tonight. Trae continues his great All NBA season with 42/8/10 on terrific shooting. Amazing what happens when the Hawks aren't on the road every day with no practice and no rest.

J_T · Post #126 » by **J_T** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:21 am

Sothron wrote:Hawks are now 5-9 after horse whipping the Bucks tonight. Trae continues his great All NBA season with 42/8/10 on terrific shooting. Amazing what happens when the Hawks aren't on the road every day with no practice and no rest.

Is that "first" All NBA season or maybe even an "all-time" All NBA season?

chrismikayla · Post #127 » by **chrismikayla** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:55 am

DroseReturnChi wrote:
monopoman wrote:Oh man, and plenty were talking about the Hawks as a top tier team last off-season. One solid playoff run and people were ready to claim Trae Young as a top 5 player or something.

to be a top 5 team, you need to have 3 trae level stars bc traes not good anymore and several tier below perennial 1st all nba luka magic. right now they have trae and a bunch of 3/4th options. with no consolidation trades, their assets will deplete fast. last yr will be their ceiling. no team will ever win anything w/o a big 3. even the bulls have a fake big 3 thats better on paper.

Several tiers below Luka? Are you a Knicks fan? Even the worst Trae hater has to acknowledge he’s a star LOL.

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Else_where · Post #128 » by **Else_where** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:35 am

and now to add salt to the wound, Hunter is out for 2 months at least due to wrist surgery.

matt6715 · Post #129 » by **matt6715** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:23 pm

This is the type of team that could easily rattle off 9 wins in their next 10 games and right the ship. I think they will be fine long term

Statlanta · Post #130 » by **Statlanta** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:48 pm

I'm not sure they'll be fine. Too many teams retooled well last season. They might find themselves in the playin if they are not careful

Betta Bulleavit · Post #131 » by **Betta Bulleavit** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:36 pm

chrismikayla wrote:
DroseReturnChi wrote:
monopoman wrote:Oh man, and plenty were talking about the Hawks as a top tier team last off-season. One solid playoff run and people were ready to claim Trae Young as a top 5 player or something.

to be a top 5 team, you need to have 3 trae level stars bc traes not good anymore and several tier below perennial 1st all nba luka magic. right now they have trae and a bunch of 3/4th options. with no consolidation trades, their assets will deplete fast. last yr will be their ceiling. no team will ever win anything w/o a big 3. even the bulls have a fake big 3 thats better on paper.

Several tiers below Luka? Are you a Knicks fan? Even the worst Trae hater has to acknowledge he’s a star LOL.

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He/she left the Bulls board because nobody took him/her seriously. It appears that this poster has now brought their show to the GB where it appears they aren’t taken seriously either. So I would probably just move along and save the energy. Lol!!

Sothron · Post #132 » by **Sothron** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:37 am

We are now 6-9 even with Hunter being out for 2 months with a wrist injury and Huerter getting hurt in today's game. Good guys keep finding ways to win.

Sothron · Post #133 » by **Sothron** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:23 pm

So are we getting the topic title changed to keep up with the record?

Post #134 » by **zimpy27** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:28 pm

Sothron wrote:So are we getting the topic title changed to keep up with the record?

No, that's not how it works. 5-9 is the record being discussed.

Sothron · Post #135 » by **Sothron** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:30 pm

zimpy27 wrote:
Sothron wrote:So are we getting the topic title changed to keep up with the record?

No, that's not how it works. 5-9 is the record being discussed.

That makes no sense. The team had the worst schedule in the NBA, almost all games were on the road and have injuries. Now that the team is winning we're not supposed to talk about it? Just harp about the slow start? I see.

J_T · Post #136 » by **J_T** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:32 pm

I think it's against forum rules to say something about fans of a particular team as a group, otherwise I would have done so right now.

Sothron · Post #137 » by **Sothron** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:34 pm

J_T wrote:I think it's against forum rules to say something about fans of a particular team as a group, otherwise I would have done so right now.

It is a message board not Soviet Russia. As long as you aren't cursing or making personal attacks I don't know what rules it would violate to share your opinion.

Post #138 » by **zimpy27** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:36 pm

Sothron wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:
Sothron wrote:So are we getting the topic title changed to keep up with the record?

No, that's not how it works. 5-9 is the record being discussed.

That makes no sense. The team had the worst schedule in the NBA, almost all games were on the road and have injuries. Now that the team is winning we're not supposed to talk about it? Just harp about the slow start? I see.

You can talk about it. Just won't.change the title.

GreatWhiteStiff · Post #139 » by **GreatWhiteStiff** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:40 pm

Buzzard wrote:
Kurtz wrote:
leo7 wrote:Hawks really need another star player to pair in the backcourt with Trae.

Well, you guys definitely have the pieces to trade for Ben Simmons. On paper, it looks like you need to consolidate your talent a bit.

The 76ers have lost three in a row and dropped in the standings. If they continue falling, maybe they see some of the Hawks assets as enough. Its clear the Hawks do not have a all star to send, so they need to lower Simmons asking price.

I feel like to disparage trae young in this thread is totally unnecessary.

J_T · Post #140 » by **J_T** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:50 pm

I just changed the subject in my reply, testing if this trolling method works.

Edit: it works. So... what's up with the Hawks and their 7-28 record? Do you think they'll make the playoffs?