MS wrote:Same Presti is one of the top two basketball minds in all of the sport. We had to deal with Isiah Thomas while our trust fund alcoholic owner was asleep at the wheel. It's too bad we didn't get this guy.

Aside from the Spurs I don't think I have seen someone dismantle a team so quickly and add so much young talent.

Maynor, Kristic, Greene, Westbrook, Durant, Harden

This team is lightening quick. The Hawks don't have anyone like Westbrook on their roster at the guard position that can blow by you at will and elevate around the basket. Smith is the only kid that really comes to mind. Marvin and Horford aren't as smooth as the guys on the Thunder. The Hawks are good don't get me wrong, but they are a far better matchup for us.

We really need to give Eddy time on the court a few minutes a quarter. You know he wants to play. I don't like his work ethic, I don't feel sorry for the guy, but when Al Harrington is the low post threat you are in massive trouble. Get the guy some reps.

no, but the hawks do present a set of challenges for us.. Horford usually give lee fits, Smith is a terror around the hoop and is probably a better athlete than anyone the thunder has.. as someone mentioned, somehow when we play the hawks, they stop using their advantage against us and start shooting jumpers.... talent wise, the thunder have durant, but joe johnson is a tough cover as well... we just didn't play smart vs the thunder as well as having problems with their size..