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Spirit of Atlanta 

Post#1 » by Jamaaliver » Thu Apr 6, 2017 4:28 pm

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The Atlanta Hawks’ DeAndre’ Bembry and Thabo Sefolosha were among the first NBA players to ever record using the Snapchat Spectacles on an NBA floor when they did so during pre-game warmups in two separate games last month.

In an effort “to do something special,” in Bembry’s words, the Hawks’ social media team asked them both to record themselves dunking and taking shots using the Spectacles for the club’s Instagram feed.

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Sir Foster brings a heavy dose of hip-hop to Hawks games

Organist is a crowd pleaser in the ATL and beyond


...then there is Atlanta Hawks organist Sir Foster, who gets the crowd “turnt up” by playing trap music such as “Mask Off” by Future, “T-Shirt” by Migos, “Portland” by Drake and “Tunnel Vision” by Kodak Black.

Foster, bored with the normal organ music at sporting events, brought life to that world by playing hip-hop when the Hawks hired him in 2009.

“I don’t know what I would have done without this. I definitely owe a lot to the Hawks for taking a chance on me and allowing me to be myself.”



Any good press is welcome during these dark, troubling times.
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks DJ getting National recognition 

Post#2 » by jayu70 » Thu Apr 6, 2017 8:13 pm

I thought this was about Spirit the Hawk flying back to Philips Arena.
Since that one time thebird went half cocked and refused to go bavk to the trainer he has been no more. Haha.

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks DJ getting National recognition 

Post#3 » by MaceCase » Thu Apr 6, 2017 9:39 pm

Foster has typically received rave reviews from NBA fans who've caught Hawks home games on LeaguePass or their home team's broadcasts and has become a staple at the All Star Game.
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks History Lesson 

Post#4 » by Jamaaliver » Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:00 pm

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks rocking snapchat specs in pregame 

Post#5 » by Jamaaliver » Wed May 3, 2017 2:17 pm

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Today in Hawks History 

Post#6 » by Jamaaliver » Fri May 5, 2017 6:06 pm

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I actually remember this well.

Back when I was convinced the Hawks were on the verge of a championship.

(Clearly I was delusional as a teenager.)
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Spirit of Atlanta: Today in Hawks History 

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Today in Hawks History 

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Today in Hawks History 

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks Social Media Account 

Post#10 » by Jamaaliver » Fri May 26, 2017 11:52 am

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Paul Millsap Is Opting Out, and the Hawks Are Looking to Twitter for Answers

A study in when self-aware corporate social media becomes sad


Before the Millsap news broke Monday, the Hawks’ Twitter account, known for authoring some of the best tweets in the #content game, decided to tweet, in their maybe-too-self-aware persona, and poke fun at their hiring process.

...this whole “pick your own GM” tweet in the same vein as voting for a new concession item is slightly weird. Controlling your own message is very 2017 for athletes and teams alike, but this rise of proprietary media is now making its way into uncharted waters...

The news cycle and the structure of the NBA’s hierarchy have a lot in common: They are both ruthless and fleeting. Over the last few years, the Hawks have become the poster team for that harsh reality.

...The Hawks’ identity right now is their Twitter account. That should probably change soon.
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks Social Media too smart for their own good? 

Post#11 » by Jamaaliver » Wed May 31, 2017 1:45 pm

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I can go back to Pete Babcock without cheating.

Amazing to think we've had 7 GMs in the last 38 years.

But five of those have come in the last decade.

That's a huge indictment on previous ownership.
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks Social Media too smart for their own good? 

Post#12 » by Jamaaliver » Sat Jun 3, 2017 7:44 pm

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta: Hawks Social Media too smart for their own good? 

Post#13 » by Jamaaliver » Mon Jun 5, 2017 10:43 am

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta 

Post#14 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Jun 7, 2017 6:07 pm

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Looking at this map makes my head hurt...


Why are so many people tweeting about THJ in Alaska?
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta 

Post#15 » by Jamaaliver » Fri Jun 9, 2017 6:27 pm

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No love for the 2010's Hawks stars like Smoove, AL or Joe?

'Nique, Joe and Millsap would be hell in a three on three. All interchangeable.


Horford, Mutombo and Mookie Blaylock could be nasty, too. Lockdown defense and matchup nightmares.
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta 

Post#16 » by Jamaaliver » Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:08 pm

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta 

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Re: Spirit of Atlanta 

Post#19 » by Jamaaliver » Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:19 pm

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Kudos to Thabo. This is a real honor for him, I'm sure.
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Re: Spirit of Atlanta 

Post#20 » by DirtybirdGA » Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:32 pm

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