Hawks
Smoove Surfaces
Josh Smith has kept a pretty low profile this summer. He dropped by to show his support for Coach Drew when he was introduced at his press conference and popped in during a summer league practice before the team headed out to Vegas, but for the most part he has been out of sight. It... »
Bibby’s Newest Pair of Air Jordans
Mike Bibby has been a member of Nike’s “Team Jordan” since he first entered the league with the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1998. Since then he has sported dozens of Brand Jordan shoes throughout his career, and recently pictures of his latest personalized model began to appear online. (Check out this page on MikeBibby.com that features... »
Final Thoughts on Vegas
The Hawks Summer League squad bounced back from two tough losses to win their final three games in Las Vegas. As predicted, or at least hoped, Jeff Teague and Jordan Crawford stood out as the most talented players on the team, although each of them had their fair share of hiccups along the way.... »
"The Difference" Staying Busy in Seattle
While the newest Crawford on the Hawks roster is focused on the single task of performing well at the Las Vegas Summer League, last year’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford is multi-tasking back in his hometown of Seattle, WA. Jamal has a very active foundation (JamalCrawford.org) and has a handful of... »
Jordan Crawford Turning Heads
First off, let’s cut to the chase. This kid needs a nickname, and I don’t think JC2 is going to cut it. Unfortunately, J.C., J-Craw, Crawdaddy, etc. don’t eliminate the confusion with Jamal, so feel free to list any suggestions in the comments below. Jordan Crawford showed off his entire arsenal during Wednesday night’s... »
Early Reviews in Vegas
The Summer League version of the Hawks fought back from a 17-point deficit to tie the game twice in the final minutes before ultimately falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 89-85. The loss was encouraging, however, as the Grizzlies are fielding one of the more seasoned teams in the summer league, led by O.J. Mayo... »
Prepping for Vegas
The Hawks Summer League squad heads to Las Vegas this afternoon for a five-game schedule that begins Monday at 10:30pm ET. The team held its first practice session at Philips Arena on Friday night, met twice on Saturday, and will run one more time today before heading out west. Here are some first impressions... »
What is Your Favorite JJ Moment?
Joe Johnson has given Hawks fans plenty of special moments over the years, and today it was officially announced that he will continue to punch the clock at the Highlight Factory. It got me to thinking about Joe’s “All-Time Greatest” moments in a Hawks uniform. There have been dramatic buzzer-beaters (see 3/19/10 vs. Charlotte),... »
Jordan Crawford Makes the Rounds on Local Sports Talk
On Monday the 27th pick of the 2010 NBA Draft made the rounds on Atlanta’s Sports Talk Radio. Jordan Crawford first chatted with 680 the Fan’s Buck and Kincade before switching over to 790 the Zone’s Pollack and Bell Show. Follow the links below to listen to the full conversations: 680 the Fan | ... »
First Thoughts on Jordan Crawford
And you thought it was confusing having a Joe Smith to go along with Josh Smith… Last night the Hawks acquired the draft rights to Jordan Crawford (no relation to Jamal Crawford) who was taken with the 27th pick of the 2010 NBA Draft. Let me put it out their up front, I grew... »
