Ex-Hawk Williams can learn from Artest

Post #1 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:12 pm

BRIGHT FUTURE: If former Hawks forward Shelden Williams was looking for a mentor, he found one in rugged Sacramento forward Ron Artest. One of the NBA's most physical and intimidating performers, Artest said he's going to take Williams under his wing and help bring out the former No. 5 pick's physical side. "I like him," Artest said before Wednesday's game at Arco Arena. "He knows how to play. Now I'm going to teach him a few tricks and turn him loose on some people. Because he's got the size, strength and the skills he needs to be effective. He just needs somebody to help him with the little things."

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conleyorbust · Post #2 » by **conleyorbust** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:52 pm

Haha, I can see it now: the number 5 pick languishes with the team that took who, they can't figure out how to make him productive - then he gets teamed with the biggest psychopath in the league and becomes a rugged double-double machine while being one of the more intimidating post defenders out there.

Love it - go Alton Lister!

evildallas · Post #3 » by **evildallas** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:15 pm

If he does shape Shelden into a viable player it will be an indictment of our coaching staff (well, greater indictment) and an indictment of our (former) veterans. I've suspected for the last year and a half that Lo Wright, in spite of his rep as a good clubhouse guy, had very little of substance to impart on the young players on the team.

conleyorbust · Post #4 » by **conleyorbust** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:02 pm

evildallas wrote:If he does shape Shelden into a viable player it will be an indictment of our coaching staff (well, greater indictment) and an indictment of our (former) veterans. I've suspected for the last year and a half that Lo Wright, in spite of his rep as a good clubhouse guy, had very little of substance to impart on the young players on the team.

To my knowledge, Lo never had the reputation as a "player-coach" or anything, AJ did. He also didn't seem like a fiery competitor or super teamate, AJ filled that role too. I remember Lo being brought to be the "tough guy" backup to Zaza... play 25 minutes a night, grab some boards and get some "crafty vet" points. The "good clubhouse" guy was really highlighted after it became obvious that he was one of the worst players, if not the worst player, in the league.