Introductory Presser - 2018 Draftees at 11:00AM

jayu70 · Post #1 » by **jayu70** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:23 pm

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jayu70 · Post #2 » by **jayu70** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:49 pm

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155297924392047&id=36451792046

I'm ready for Summer League.

jayu70 · Post #3 » by **jayu70** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:44 pm

Trae Young throwing out 1st pitch at Braves game tomorrow.

hawkmanreturns · Post #4 » by **hawkmanreturns** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:08 pm

jayu70 wrote:https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155297924392047&id=36451792046

I'm ready for Summer League.

I've got a good feeling about these guys. The same feeling I had with John Collins this time last year. I think the culture and identity of this team is changing for the better. Summer League is going to be a real eye opener for the naysayers. 8-)

kg01 · Post #5 » by **kg01** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:34 pm

Slink NBARadio synopsis care of kg ....

- Goals heading into draft:

Wanted to acquire assets in addition. Felt good about gaining a protected 1st and future 2nds.

- Were you ok with keeping Doncic if trade fell through?

Oh yeah, wanted to add play-makers, focused on either Luka or Trae. Several teams wanted to trade up. Win/win for us keeping Luka or obtaining Trae.

- How hard to decide who to move on from when you inherit a team?

First thing is to take a 'deep dive' into the team, what they have. Won 60, then 48, then 42 so a steady decline was happening. Roster was 4th or 5th oldest, most 60-win guys had left. Was right time to his reset button. Had a few future 1sts already. Decided to let Millsap/THJ walk to open up money.

Looking at rest of league, there were several teams we could take advantage of since they were in cap heyul. Will use space this summer to acquire assets this summer just like last year. Will look to take contracts from tax teams for assets.

- On Steph/Trae comps, Trae said it was nice but unfair, how do you feel?

Natural comp when you see his shooting off the bounce. The difference is, Steph played 2 in college and off-ball movement is still there. Trae is more of a 1, has always been. Is ahead of Steph in that area at this time. Trae has to learn the off-ball game when he gives it up to make himself more difficult to guard.

- On hiring a player devel-focused coach?

Wanted to make sure we had a coach with that background and the ability to connect with players. Ability to develop off the court is key as well. CLP's ability to connect was impressive, natural fit.

- Were around Riley, Nelson, etc. how much do you learn from them/apply?

Being around successful coaches/execs all had different styles. Take away effort/time they put into jobs. Be who you are. Players know when you're being fake.

- When rebuilding, besides getting right players, what the toughest part? Is it having the owner believe in process, fans?

Making sure you don't shortcut. Decision (to tank) is made. Mistake is getting impatient. Keeping owners/fans engaged is most important. Getting guys out in community helps but fans just want to be told the truth. Going to keep bringing in good pros to teach guys during process.

- Summer league expectations on Trae?

If he doesn't get 30's he's a failure. Har Har Har. Just want to see young guys start to build chemistry.

- Has goalpost been moved for rooks, considering what Tatum, Simmons, etc do?

It'll be tough for guys to live up to that but guys are bigger/stronger now .. all grown men and 19/20 so it'll be interesting to see.

This may/may not have been copy/pasted from elsewhere. May 8-)

graymule · Post #6 » by **graymule** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:43 pm

In the interview, all agreed that hard work over a long period was the most important thing.

Note: Hawks have signed a Spud Webb type PG for summer league. He's very good and makes Trae look big!

:lol:

Spud2nique · Post #7 » by **Spud2nique** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:01 pm

graymule wrote::D

In the interview, all agreed that hard work over a long period was the most important thing.

Note: Hawks have signed a Spud Webb type PG for summer league. He's very good and makes Trae look big!

Love ittttt!!! SHorter than spud at 5’5”! Now this addition would be fun!

macd-gm · Post #8 » by **macd-gm** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:14 pm

So did we sign Junior just to make Trae look taller?

graymule · Post #9 » by **graymule** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:44 pm

macd-gm wrote:So did we sign Junior just to make Trae look taller?

Heck no. Junior Robinson, 5' 5" averaged 22 points per game with 4.8 assists. He was the smallest player in the draft and wasn't taken, so the Hawks signed him for summer league. Excellent shooter and water bug quick.

Robinson should add interest to our summer league and some hope we keep him.

jayu70 · Post #10 » by **jayu70** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:32 am

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