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2008-2009 Possible turnaround teams

Posted: Sat Jul 5, 2008 4:57 pm
by evildallas
From FoxSports.com:

Atlanta Hawks (37-45)

If the Hawks match what restricted free-agent forward Josh Smith commands on an offer sheet, Atlanta could be in business.

Point guard Mike Bibby should make a difference over the course of a full season, while Smith, Marvin Williams and sophomore Al Horford will boost the win total through simple, chronological improvement.

Joe Johnson, who's always been hard to guard, could lead a push for 50 wins.


It's a puff piece, but wanted the share the warm fuzzies.

link here

Re: 2008-2009 Possible turnaround teams

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:31 pm
by conleyorbust
haha, that would probably be the ceiling yeah... not signing Smith might just knock us off that list.

Re: 2008-2009 Possible turnaround teams

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 10:25 pm
by HMFFL
I hate to be negative but I can actually see this team playing another season of below .500 ball/

Re: 2008-2009 Possible turnaround teams

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 10:32 pm
by evildallas
HMFFL wrote:I hate to be negative but I can actually see this team playing another season of below .500 ball/


We still have Woodson at head coach. We have very limited depth to absorb any injuries. Those factors could very easily result in a losing season. I won't be surprised by anything from 30-50 wins for the team. Outside of that range and I'll be shocked either by the good fortune or bad.

Re: 2008-2009 Possible turnaround teams

Posted: Mon Jul 7, 2008 1:44 am
by Retrovision
30-41
41 + is good fortune