Game Thread: Hawks vs T-Wolves -- 2/27

[Spud2nique]

Oh, that's what we doin' now? We jus' gon' walk up in here like you didn't write Trae off like 3 months ago?

Hol' on. Lemme fix you a snack first. Crow fritters, roasted crow with cous cous, salmon crow-quettes (c'mon, that's a good one). But let's start off with the soup of the day ..... drum roll please .... New England Clam Crow-der.

love it!

The salmon crow-quettes got you, huh?

I’m expecting a cul de invite anytime to try these lovely bites.

[jayu70]

Fun game tonight. Trae is a good young player. We got two pieces in Trae and Collins going forwards. If we get lucky with our pick and the Dallas pick maybe that's 4 solid pieces going forwards.

Oh, that's what we doin' now? We jus' gon' walk up in here like you didn't write Trae off like 3 months ago?

Hol' on. Lemme fix you a snack first. Crow fritters, roasted crow with cous cous, salmon crow-quettes (c'mon, that's a good one). But let's start off with the soup of the day ..... drum roll please .... New England Clam Crow-der.

The Salmon Crow-quettes = Special.
C'mon 'Ron, that was delicious.

[The Real Dejay]

All I'll ask is when was the last time we were this hyped up after beating the T-Wolves in a lottery season? Since Garnett was playing there?

And I'll cop and say that I thought that they reached by trading Doncic for Trae in the draft when we was on the Squawk. I was proven to be wrong. Dead wrong. I'll take my crow with spicy mustard, please.

I'll say this; the TV 'experts' at the four-letter network may want to gloss over what is going on down here but I'll bet that the execs are paying some attention. This will likely be the very LAST season they have Christmas Day off, especially if a little magic happens with those ping-pong balls in May. Looking at the East as currently constructed along the mid-card and bottom tier, why would this team not be contending for a playoff spot a year from now?

[jayu70]

John Collins was a Dunk Monster last night especially in the 4th, but I was also impressed on his touch around the rim on his drives to the basket. He's learning to finish thru contact and draw fouls. He's unleashing his full offensive repertoire.

I will also add that John wasn't awful playing C when Ded fouled out.

[marco102]

John Collins was a Dunk Monster last night especially in the 4th, but I was also impressed on his touch around the rim on his drives to the basket. He's learning to finish thru contact and draw fouls. He's unleashing his full offensive repertoire.

I will also add that John wasn't awful playing C when Ded fouled out.

Surprisingly good defense against KAT!

[Sothron]

Fun game tonight. Trae is a good young player. We got two pieces in Trae and Collins going forwards. If we get lucky with our pick and the Dallas pick maybe that's 4 solid pieces going forwards.

We are gonna need a little more Soth. Wipe your feet at the door. Tell us why you have the smell of joke on you?

We took care of your other boy KAT last night!

This would never happen but how fun would Trae and Joke be on the same team?

Are we forgetting the topic I started before the season on Hawksquawk about how I support Trae Young and hope he does well? I have rooted for him all season. I just can't post at work on this site and no squawk since November to talk Hawks.

[Sothron]

Fun game tonight. Trae is a good young player. We got two pieces in Trae and Collins going forwards. If we get lucky with our pick and the Dallas pick maybe that's 4 solid pieces going forwards.

Oh, that's what we doin' now? We jus' gon' walk up in here like you didn't write Trae off like 3 months ago?

Hol' on. Lemme fix you a snack first. Crow fritters, roasted crow with cous cous, salmon crow-quettes (c'mon, that's a good one). But let's start off with the soup of the day ..... drum roll please .... New England Clam Crow-der.

See above post. I'm glad Trae is playing well. He still is a train wreck on defense but his scoring and passing have been on fire the last several games.

[hawkmanreturns]

^^^ Still a little passive aggressive shot fired, but at least you're coming around.

[kg01]

Fun game tonight. Trae is a good young player. We got two pieces in Trae and Collins going forwards. If we get lucky with our pick and the Dallas pick maybe that's 4 solid pieces going forwards.

Oh, that's what we doin' now? We jus' gon' walk up in here like you didn't write Trae off like 3 months ago?

Hol' on. Lemme fix you a snack first. Crow fritters, roasted crow with cous cous, salmon crow-quettes (c'mon, that's a good one). But let's start off with the soup of the day ..... drum roll please .... New England Clam Crow-der.

See above post. I'm glad Trae is playing well. He still is a train wreck on defense but his scoring and passing have been on fire the last several games.

Cmon, saphron. That's the equivalent of my 6yo sitting across from a plate of broccoli refusing to eat his veggies.

Now sit down. Take a fork full of this crow and eat. You're not leaving this table 'til you do.

[atlantabbq99]

I'm a big Doncic fan, but I'm very glad Trae is doing well right now. I'm glad Trae is proving me wrong.

I have absolutely no hurt feelings in eating crow if the time ever comes. I would actually be very happy.

[IheartTHEhurt]

I'm a big Doncic fan, but I'm very glad Trae is doing well right now. I'm glad Trae is proving me wrong.

I have absolutely no hurt feelings in eating crow if the time ever comes. I would actually be very happy.

The time is here bro, get the ketchup out and start eating. What Trae is doing is on par with Donic now, and that's with Donic being a four year pro and Trae being a true rookie phenom. I have no problem saying that Trae is the better prospect right now

[Sothron]

^^^ Still a little passive aggressive shot fired, but at least you're coming around.

I've been rooting for the kid before the season started. It isn't "passive aggressive" to point out Trae Young is a horrible defender. He is. There's no one that can say different. It is called fair criticism. I also gave him credit for his shooting and passing but let's ignore that?

[atlantabbq99]

I'm a big Doncic fan, but I'm very glad Trae is doing well right now. I'm glad Trae is proving me wrong.

I have absolutely no hurt feelings in eating crow if the time ever comes. I would actually be very happy.

The time is here bro, get the ketchup out and start eating. What Trae is doing is on par with Donic now, and that's with Donic being a four year pro and Trae being a true rookie phenom. I have no problem saying that Trae is the better prospect right now

Doncic is a year younger than Trae. Your overall sentiment is fine, but the crux to your argument is just really bad and wrong.

[IheartTHEhurt]

I'm a big Doncic fan, but I'm very glad Trae is doing well right now. I'm glad Trae is proving me wrong.

I have absolutely no hurt feelings in eating crow if the time ever comes. I would actually be very happy.

The time is here bro, get the ketchup out and start eating. What Trae is doing is on par with Donic now, and that's with Donic being a four year pro and Trae being a true rookie phenom. I have no problem saying that Trae is the better prospect right now

Doncic is a year younger than Trae. Your overall sentiment is fine, but the crux to your argument is just really bad and wrong.

Eh? You think so do you? Why do you think it's so wrong? I am aware that Donic is younger then Trae but I am also aware that Donic has had four years of professional coaching to benefit from. He has had top notch facilities and has benefited from these things so he is not a rookie. He is a four year professional.

While at the same time Trae was getting high school coaching and 1 year in Oklahoma. Who do you think benefitted most?

[High 5]

Eh? You think so do you? Why do you think it's so wrong? I am aware that Donic is younger then Trae but I am also aware that Donic has had four years of professional coaching to benefit from. He has had top notch facilities and has benefited from these things so he is not a rookie. He is a four year professional.

While at the same time Trae was getting high school coaching and 1 year in Oklahoma. Who do you think benefitted most?

I don't know if coaching and facility differences were that important. I think by far the biggest advantage was playing against grown professionals while Trae was playing against kids who will never make a dime from basketball.

[IheartTHEhurt]

Eh? You think so do you? Why do you think it's so wrong? I am aware that Donic is younger then Trae but I am also aware that Donic has had four years of professional coaching to benefit from. He has had top notch facilities and has benefited from these things so he is not a rookie. He is a four year professional.

While at the same time Trae was getting high school coaching and 1 year in Oklahoma. Who do you think benefitted most?

I don't know if coaching and facility differences were that important. I think by far the biggest advantage was playing against grown professionals while Trae was playing against kids who will never make a dime from basketball.

I agree with you 100% on this but I think coaching by professionals goes a long way as well. You are right though cause playing against skilled Europeans is whole other level as opposed your buddy Bobby who lives a few blocks away. Anyone who says otherwise is just swept up in this goofy mania this kid has brought over.

Now don't get me wrong, the kid is good, I just don't see him getting much better. I guess time will only tell

[marco102]

I'm a big Doncic fan, but I'm very glad Trae is doing well right now. I'm glad Trae is proving me wrong.

I have absolutely no hurt feelings in eating crow if the time ever comes. I would actually be very happy.

The time is here bro, get the ketchup out and start eating. What Trae is doing is on par with Donic now, and that's with Donic being a four year pro and Trae being a true rookie phenom. I have no problem saying that Trae is the better prospect right now

Doncic is a year younger than Trae. Your overall sentiment is fine, but the crux to your argument is just really bad and wrong.

Damn, I didn't know 5 to 6 months older equaled a year.

[benhillboy]

Can't say the dude is lying. He's saying exactly what happened. Slow start much improved lately.

I think the phrase used was gradual improvement

Trae had a Putrid November shooting the ball - that's it.
I think some people only choose to remember the November play and his Utah Summer League debut, so it's imprinted on their brain. They check box scores but don't actually watch him play.

Bruh his awful play seems like eons ago.