Welcome to Atlanta -- AJ Griffin

atlantabbq99 · Post #41 » by **atlantabbq99** » Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:53 am

atlantabbq99 wrote:The pick is just ok...

I would have taken Walker Kessler, then Malaki Branham, then AJ Griffin

I have Branham as the best shooter in the draft but I have AJ close behind him. Branham looks like another Jordan Poole, especially with his ball handling and quickness. GSW tend to draft players that can shoot and move well. Branham moves very well, AJ doesn't.

The only good thing about AJ is that he is built like a TE. I think he is listed at 230lbs. Has no problem in putting on pure muscle, but I do worry that will hurt his quickness, so a plus for that is that he can maybe play small ball PF like PJ Tucker.

AJ doesn't look as good as Gary Trent Jr., but hopefully he can develop into the same level player as Trent is now.

Kessler, the guy i wanted from the start, got 12/12 in his first NBA game. Griffin didn't get to play. I knew Walker was special and Hawks missed out on another no brainer home town kid. huhu

Post #42 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 8, 2022 1:35 pm

Kid had a big night.

I will say, it appears he's best utilized coming off screens and curls. Getting him the ball in Catch & Shoot situations is best. But getting him in motion allows him to leverage that frame and his jumper against guards. He looks like he can really thrive in a system that emphasizes movement.

And his foot speed seemed like less of an issue.

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D21 · Post #43 » by **D21** » Tue Nov 8, 2022 4:46 pm

If AJ continues like that and gets playing time, and one Bogi is back, it will be a different team and 3pts shooting should really increase, not just by their own percentage, but it should also creates easier shots for the other guys because opponent will have to cover more guys on 3pts line

Post #44 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 8, 2022 6:59 pm

Most impressive aspect of AJ 's big night:

he didn't simply rely on the 3-ball.

jayu70 · Post #45 » by **jayu70** » Tue Nov 8, 2022 7:05 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Most impressive aspect of AJ 's big night:

he didn't simply rely on the 3-ball.

He has a handle so he can pump fake the 3 and drive without hesitation into a midrange or in the paint, absorb contact and finish. Invaluable.

CP War Hawks · Post #46 » by **CP War Hawks** » Tue Nov 8, 2022 11:20 pm

Milk Dud won't be able to lock him down on the depth chart any longer. I fancied him as an elite catch and shoot 3 shooter mainly, but he's more than that. He has a nice inbetween game and has the ability to absorb contact while finishing with that body, pause.

He's 220 with very little bad weight. It affords him the ability to take on bigger players on defense. Really hope injuries don't hinder him too much going forward.

Post #47 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Nov 8, 2022 11:46 pm

jayu70 wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:Most impressive aspect of AJ 's big night:

he didn't simply rely on the 3-ball.

He has a handle so he can pump fake the 3 and drive without hesitation into a midrange or in the paint, absorb contact and finish. Invaluable.

He's impressive and I look forward to him becoming one of our main weapons. Possible steal

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Post #48 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:05 pm

This kid is smooth. A natural scorer.

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jayu70 · Post #49 » by **jayu70** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:54 pm

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Post #51 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:22 am

Kid is a keeper. Tonight was a night he'll always remember.

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jayu70 · Post #52 » by **jayu70** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:32 am

Dribble, Pass, Shoot!

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Post #53 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:51 am

He definitely carries himself like a coach's kid.

Is he the SF of the future for this team?

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Post #54 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:56 pm

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graymule · Post #55 » by **graymule** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:04 pm

JJ & AJ carry the torch for the youth of the Atlanta Hawks!
Two draft picks that fell right into the lap of the Hawks!

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Post #56 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 4:30 am

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Rookie took the 3rd most shot attempts last night.He appears to have a green light. he's gonna be a really productive scorer with his package of shooting, footwork and finesse.

He just needs better coaching.

Post #57 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:20 pm

Big dog as a nominee with some of the biggest names in the lottery. It'll be nice to have a kid playing in that Rookie-Sophomore game during All Star Weekend again.

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Post #58 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:21 pm

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Post #59 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:30 pm

It's still early, but soon it may be worth asking if AJ should be starting over John or Hunter...

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Post #60 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:31 pm

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