Taurean Prince

Post #161 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 3:55 pm

Spud2nique · Post #162 » by **Spud2nique** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:10 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:

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When was the last time a Hawk got player of the week?

I’m guessing 2014-15 Jeff Teague or Paul Millsap. Or was it more recent?

Post #163 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:29 pm

Spud2nique wrote:When was the last time a Hawk got player of the week?

I’m guessing 2014-15 Jeff Teague or Paul Millsap. Or was it more recent?

Al Horford Named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Hawks center earns Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for second time this season.

Al Horford today was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 18.

In winning the honor for the second time this season and the third time in his career, Horford helped the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 week (road wins over Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto and Chicago), averaging 21.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 30.7 minutes (.844 FG%, .846 FT%) in three games played. He led the NBA in FG% for the week and ranked ninth in assist/turnover ratio (6.33), while finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference in assists and eighth in points per game.

Jan 2015

Paul Millsap Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week

Paul Millsap today was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, Apr. 4 through Sunday, Apr. 10.

In winning the honor for the second time in his career, Millsap led the Hawks to a perfect 3-0 week (home wins over Phoenix, Toronto and Boston), averaging 19.0 points, 15.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 4.3 blocks and 2.0 steals (.488 FG%, .462 3FG%, .786 FT%). He recorded a double-double in all three games and has a streak of four straight double-doubles overall. Including the three-game winning streak, Atlanta has won 17-of-21 dating back to Feb. 26.

Apr 2016

Post #164 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:51 pm

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Prince has always been projected as a consistent 3-and-D wing in today’s NBA, but this recent outburst has opened up a new door for Prince that few thought he could reach. His scoring load of around 21 points per game (over the past 7 contests) is close to that of a No. 1 scorer on some of the better teams in the NBA.

If Prince can continue this mean streak and bring some bite to this Hawks team as well as continue his impressive scoring run, we look to be one piece less away from some pretty exciting things.

Spud2nique · Post #165 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:01 pm

Exactly what I said last year...DON’T PUT A CEILING ON PRINCE!!!

Post #166 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:04 pm

Spud2nique wrote:Exactly what I said last year...DON’T PUT A CEILING ON PRINCE!!!

Don't fall for it.

Sell HIGH!!!!!

Spud2nique · Post #167 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:20 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:Exactly what I said last year...DON’T PUT A CEILING ON PRINCE!!!

Don't fall for it.

Sell HIGH!!!!!

I don’t know...I’m really worried about trading Prince. He just seems like he’s cut out of that old school cloth...you know that heavy duty blanket you have when you were a kid that would never get ruined no matter what...(NO NOT A BLANKIE...)..he just might terrorize us for the next 10 years.

I understand that we are rebuilding and reshaping. But when you get a guy like Prince, and develop him the way we have, we might want to hang on to him.

My try not to trade list:

Prince
Collins

That’s it...short list!

D21 · Post #168 » by **D21** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:05 am

Hope he can continue to improve and stay here.
Just please, no more game winner like Vs PHO that cost us at this moment the tied for last with MEM at 19W, and PHO at 20W

King Ken · Post #169 » by **King Ken** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:23 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:Exactly what I said last year...DON’T PUT A CEILING ON PRINCE!!!

Don't fall for it.

Sell HIGH!!!!!

I don’t know...I’m really worried about trading Prince. He just seems like he’s cut out of that old school cloth...you know that heavy duty blanket you have when you were a kid that would never get ruined no matter what...(NO NOT A BLANKIE...)..he just might terrorize us for the next 10 years.

I understand that we are rebuilding and reshaping. But when you get a guy like Prince, and develop him the way we have, we might want to hang on to him.

My try not to trade list:

Prince
Collins

That’s it...short list!

Collins can get moved for the right cost.

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jayu70 · Post #170 » by **jayu70** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:29 pm

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macd-gm · Post #171 » by **macd-gm** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:22 pm

I know you guys will accuse me of over-reacting but why is Travis telling the players what to do? I'm happy with his talent evaluation but seems like every thing he says is "I'm doing this" and then it's "and the coaches too".

Post #172 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:38 pm

macd-gm wrote:I know you guys will accuse me of over-reacting but why is Travis telling the players what to do? I'm happy with his talent evaluation but seems like every thing he says is "I'm doing this" and then it's "and the coaches too".

I had the

exact

same

thought.

Literally seconds within reading that line: "Why is the GM involved in that conversation?"

Post #173 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:44 pm

Silver Linings Playbook for Eliminated Teams

Nine NBA squads are already out of the playoff picture, but there’s a little something each of their fan bases can latch onto as they await the draft lottery

Hawks: Taurean Prince

I feel for you if you haven’t been watching Prince ball out for the Hawks. The second-year forward grinds on defense, hustles in transition, and scores from all over the floor. As of late, his effort is translating into high-volume, high-efficiency scoring. Over the past five games, Prince averaged 26.8 points, seven rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while dropping 38 points twice.

It’s not like Prince is just getting garbage time points, either: Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer uses him in all sorts of actions—from isolations to pick-and-rolls to handoffs to screens. It’s a sign of the positionless times when Coach Bud can have his thick, 6-foot-8 forward sprint through screens then splash 3s.

Prince flashed his upside as an upperclassman at Baylor, but his shot selection was often frustrating to watch when he’d turn on “hero mode” and fail to actually make shots. But his jumper has improved, and he’s tightened his ball handling to become a more reliable scorer.

The Hawks are a long way from being good, but they have a few diamonds and pearls: their own draft picks, and Prince.

The Ringer

macd-gm · Post #174 » by **macd-gm** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:56 pm

Having Mikal Bridges, Taurean, and collins as our future 2,3,4 is kind of intriguing.

Post #175 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:01 pm

macd-gm wrote:Having Mikal Bridges, Taurean, and collins as our future 2,3,4 is kind of intriguing.

Hmmm...I like each of them individually. But none of those guys can create much offense on their own.

macd-gm · Post #176 » by **macd-gm** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:53 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
macd-gm wrote:Having Mikal Bridges, Taurean, and collins as our future 2,3,4 is kind of intriguing.

Hmmm...I like each of them individually. But none of those guys can create much offense on their own.

Trae will create for them.

JMac1 · Post #177 » by **JMac1** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm

D21 wrote:Hope he can continue to improve and stay here.
Just please, no more game winner like Vs PHO that cost us at this moment the tied for last with MEM at 19W, and PHO at 20W

You drop in the draft, still get a great player and develop a stud. Every since he beat us, I’ve been a fan.

Post #178 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:12 pm

macd-gm wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:
macd-gm wrote:Having Mikal Bridges, Taurean, and collins as our future 2,3,4 is kind of intriguing.

Hmmm...I like each of them individually. But none of those guys can create much offense on their own.

Trae will create for them.

If you have a plan for getting us both Trae Young and Mikal Bridges (whilst keeping both Taurean and Collins), I'm willing to vote you permanent emperor of Atlanta.

Spud2nique · Post #179 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:49 pm

macd-gm wrote:Having Mikal Bridges, Taurean, and collins as our future 2,3,4 is kind of intriguing.

You want my boy (M Bridges) and ur boy (Trae) to team up?

Spud2nique · Post #180 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:50 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
macd-gm wrote:I know you guys will accuse me of over-reacting but why is Travis telling the players what to do? I'm happy with his talent evaluation but seems like every thing he says is "I'm doing this" and then it's "and the coaches too".

I had the

exact

same

thought.

Literally seconds within reading that line: "Why is the GM involved in that conversation?"

Thank you folks! Elvis has left the building!!!!

:violin: