Comments on: Opportunity for Hunter as West leaves the Nest http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/ The Official Blog of the Atlanta Hawks Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Anonymous Hawks Guy http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-389 Anonymous Hawks Guy Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:09:22 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-389 So The Truth, you’re telling me that you would have kept Randolph Morris over West? Much of what you said was crap, but I will break it down for you. First, Mario gave 100% EVERY NIGHT he was on the floor, playing tough defense and rebounding very well while in the game. West was a nice slasher to the basket, but his defense is what won him a spot on the team in the first place. The Hawks have a TON of other scorers on the team, they needed him for DEFENSE in general.

Being at that first game last Wednesday night, it clearly showed how much is defensive presence was missed. EARL WATSON scored 20 points and Dahntay Jones scored 17, WTF????? It’s players like West, Bruce Bowen, Dahntay Jones whose careers lasts a long time, b/c they are DEFENSIVE specialists. All Mario has to work on is a 17-20 footer and he’ll be fine. Defense wins championships my friend, no offense!

atownhawk23, I agree that they should have taken West b/c Morris is garbage, but all your other points were pretty much idiotic. Not gonna go into a drawn out speech, but it’s just my opinion, everyone has one…. Good luck Hawks against the Wizards tonite!

]]> By: Mz. Hawkdafied http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-388 Mz. Hawkdafied Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:47:24 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-388 Othello definitely earned that last spot.

]]> By: atownhawk23 http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-387 atownhawk23 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:06:03 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-387 LOVING THE NEW JERSEY. I AM GOING TO BE THE FIRST TO ROCK A RED JOE JOHNSON JERSEY.

HA HA

]]> By: jeff b gibson http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-386 jeff b gibson Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:42:46 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-386 Randolph Morris Looked Good as well as Zaza and Horford, But Dwight Howard was unbelievable. Joe Smith I haven’t seen him play in a Hawks Uniform so Far, or Jason Collins. It would have been Good to Have Courtney Sims and Garrett Silar but I guess there’s only so many spots on a team. You look around on some of the other big men on NBA Teams and About the only Surprise you see is that Toronto’s not playing Patrick O’Bryant Much in Preseason or for that matter in the season. He’s 3 year veteran, at 23 years 0ld,
7-0 foot 249, $1.5 Million last year ‘s contract. Maybe if you can fit him on team He would be worth a Second or a First round pick.
He was good not getting minutes, but if given playing time , Who’s The Next Dwight Howard? You Are loaded with talent but there will always be an off night, When nobody’s hot but at least Bench got some minutes. Teague ‘s first off night but he’s going to be good , but if miss like 3-5 in row try for an assist.

]]> By: Hawksgirl http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-385 Hawksgirl Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:51:28 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-385 Nice blog brandon, finally good to see your work. Looks like you will do fine.

But othello could turn out to be what we need so cant stress what has already been done.

No comment on the last preseason game(we know why)

Just ready for the regular season. Let’s Go Hawks!

]]> By: atownhawk23 http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-384 atownhawk23 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:34:58 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-384 I like your blog.

No, I don’t think the Hawks kept the right player because Randolph Morris sucks, and there goes Mario West’s spot on the team.

I don’t think the Hawks retarded, jerks, cheap, fools, and devastating organization did any outstanding or impressing moves this off season because the New Players in exception of Jeff Teague aren’t impressing, and they don’t make no difference from last year’s season.

1) The Hawks 08-09 team were exciting to watch.
2) Last season’s team was better.
3) Our really sucks and are some sissies.
4) It seems that our team gets lamer and lamer as the years go on.
5) Stop focusing on the Celtics and GET ON YOUR JOB!!!
6) Get a better staff and FIX THIS LAME, PIECE OF TRASH WEBSITE!!!

TO BE CONTINUED!!!

Go Hawks, but Mostly Joe Johnson. (Haters Kick Rocks)
LOL :)

]]> By: Melanie http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-383 Melanie Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:27:42 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-383 Now Mario, I’ve seen what he can do and I love it. From his work ethic to his actual skills. I can’t say the same about Othello…hope he proves me wrong.

]]> By: The Truth http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-382 The Truth Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:12:35 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-382 Listen.

Mario West was OK on defense. The reason for that is he could use 100% of his effort on defense because a) he never played more than 15 minutes and b) he was complete non-factor on the offensive end. Any scorer on the floor got a constant double team when Mario was in the game. Our offense was anemic while he was in unless we were running fast breaks which isn’t really our style anyways. The only way I could see anyone missing him is as a novelty. “Shutting down” Kobe and Wade for 10 minutes a game doesn’t do much except ignite their competitive sides.

]]> By: Anonymous Hawks Guy http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-381 Anonymous Hawks Guy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:43:38 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-381 He’ll get picked up, he works too hard. He was an awesome on-the-ball defender who had no problem guarding the other team’s best player, in which the Hawks does not have now. I can understand the move however, as the Hawks were not a great rebounding team, so more bigs at the 4 and 5 position would help.

I just think Marion could have remained that situation player that comes in when defensive stops were needed. He has the crowd presence that motivates the team to work harder during games and the work ethic to become a better defender. He knew his role well and was grateful for it. He’ll be an asset to any team he joins. Great luck in the future Mr. West!!!! ***ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR RIO***

]]> By: Mr. Hawk http://hawksbasketblog.com/2009/10/22/opportunity-for-hunter-as-west-leaves-the-nest/#comment-380 Mr. Hawk Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:33:49 +0000 http://hawksbasketblog.com/?p=323#comment-380 What a story? Douglas County High, Georgia Tech and Atlanta Hawks. Metro Atlanta, we have lost the ultimate professional. I guess the basketball gods needed him to uplift another team. I can definitely see him being an excellent coach. Keep your head up! And when he comes back to Philips, STANDING OVATIONS!!!

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