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Larry Drew to Josh Smith: "Lose 10 pounds and if you ever want to see the court again, don't ever shoot another jumper."

Drew on point guard Jeff Teague, who was seldom used as a rookie by Mike Woodson: “I really believe this kid has the package. Rick [Sund] and I spoke about it. I think he has the ability to make this team better, to have an impact on this team. The offense will really benefit from his speed and his quickness — to break the defense down.”

Drew on impending free agent Joe Johnson: “I know there’s been some criticism at times that he may go a little too much one on one. Certainly, I do believe that he’s a focal point of this team. I’ll implement some things that probably will take the ball out of his hands a little bit more but it will make him even more effective.”

I really like LD... I think he is going to be a good coach! I am excited about next season.

It was a very good read and he is saying all the right things. The next question is whether the team will listen and respond to it.

I have been doing some reading and listen to him interview on 680 2x and a youtube clip here and there. I am at the very least comfortable with the decision and think that this team should improve. If the parts remain intact.

1. Design an offense that never puts Smoove out at the 3pt line.
2. Find the minutes to develop Teague.
3. Run Joe around picks and get him open shots.


Considering Woodson spread the players out so Joe could go one-on-one, don't put all the blame on Smoove for his shot selection. Smoove was shooting outside jumpers because that was usually the only place he could get the ball.