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:philjacksonlolhat:I'm feeling Dwight's new name....
:philjacksonlolhat:Du-Wop.
"They Say Du-Wop Homeeee" The GREAT Dwight Howard Returns...2016-17 ATL Hawks Season Thread
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:philjacksonlolhat:I'm feeling Dwight's new name....
:philjacksonlolhat:Du-Wop.
Dwight looked good from all that watched. Said our style was different as well. I can't wait to see if this really works
AVXL
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You know the #Set gonna have a GOAT nickname for you if you on the squad
For the right price we can even get #Knickstape shyt hotter
FreshFromATL
Self Made
Can't wait to see the chemistry between Schro and Du-Wop 
Sly Cookin
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Watched the replay and I was impressed with Delaney and thjr. Moose looks ready. Dwight looks in shape. Can't wait to see dennis and millsap with the team
FreshFromATL
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Was reading the Heat brehs season thread and didn't realize how elite we were defensively
We'all be hard pressed to be better than that this yr, but the key to being an elite team is making that improvement offensively
We'all be hard pressed to be better than that this yr, but the key to being an elite team is making that improvement offensively
I think we would be hard press to be as good defensively. I think we can get better offensively. Especially if Tim makes that 2nd year leap from mediocre to good and Dwight should be a better offensive fit next to Sap than Al was.Was reading the Heat brehs season thread and didn't realize how elite we were defensively
We'all be hard pressed to be better than that this yr, but the key to being an elite team is making that improvement offensively
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Hardaway Jr. won't be left out again after 'magnificent' summer
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4:20 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 Atlanta Hawks
Make no mistake about what motivates Tim Hardaway Jr.
By all accounts from Hawks coaches and players, the shooting guard had a “magnificent” summer in preparation for the upcoming NBA season. Was it something from the end of last season that was the impetus to spend, by his estimation, 90 percent of the offseason in the gym and weight room in Atlanta? Oh, no.
Hardaway once again returns to the very beginning of his tenure with the Hawks. After being acquired in a draft-night trade with the Knicks last year, the former first-round pick did not play in 31 of the team’s first 35 games. That included two stints in the NBA Development League. That was not going to happen again.
“I took that heart,” Hardaway said. “I never want to be in that situation again. I always want to be the guy who can help the team any way I can. I think this offseason, I went into it with that mindset, getting better and getting the job done in the weight room, getting the job done on the court, on the track, wherever we had workouts.”
Hardaway said the Hawks recommended he take three weeks off and then get into his offseason conditioning and skill work. He took a week off. Save for several weekend trips home, Hardaway was at the Hawks facilities. His constant companion was Mike Muscala.
“I think it was a magnificent summer for me,” Hardaway said. “I haven’t been in this good of shape since my rookie year, especially going in with all the player development guys and assistant coaches. They definitely helped me get that confidence back. It helped going from the season with that momentum of going to workouts, weight lifting, conditioning and basketball core work.”
Coach Mike Budenholzer has been impressed with what Hardaway has accomplished since the Hawks season ended in May. Budenholzer sees a renewed confidence but also a stronger, more explosive body and an improved skill set including shooting, passing, reading defenses and decision making.
“The most tangible thing is every time I came here, he was here,” Budenholzer said when asked for a particular area of improvement in Hardaway. “He was in the weight room. He was on the court. He was shooting. I think everybody worked hard this summer but I think he and Mike Muscala were the most consistent day in and day out for a majority of the summer.”
The weight room work consisted on countless squats and deadlifts aimed at reducing his lower body fat and creating a more explosive lower body. Hardaway doesn’t want to just be an improved shooter. He wants to be better driving to the basket, running the lane, catching lobs and playing off the pick-and-roll. He has an athleticism that has impressed Hawks coaches.
Hardaway said he “locked in” to improve his game. He went to bed early. He got up early. He was at the gym sometimes six hours a day. He would work out at Philips Arena in the morning and take part in The Skill Factory workout with teammates and other NBA players in the evening – his two-a-days as he called it.
“We fed off each other,” Muscala said.
After he returned from his second D-League stint last season, Hardaway played every one of the Hawks’ final 47 regular-season games and nine of 10 postseason contests. He averaged 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.9 minutes during the regular season. He had two 20-point games, back-to-back efforts on March 17 and 19.
“I’ve always put it in the context that he went through something difficult, he put in the work and the time and he realized how it can benefit him,” Budenholzer said. “I think he has a better appreciation for the work and how it can be a positive.”
THJR coming for that starting SG spot
1
4:20 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 Atlanta Hawks
Make no mistake about what motivates Tim Hardaway Jr.
By all accounts from Hawks coaches and players, the shooting guard had a “magnificent” summer in preparation for the upcoming NBA season. Was it something from the end of last season that was the impetus to spend, by his estimation, 90 percent of the offseason in the gym and weight room in Atlanta? Oh, no.
Hardaway once again returns to the very beginning of his tenure with the Hawks. After being acquired in a draft-night trade with the Knicks last year, the former first-round pick did not play in 31 of the team’s first 35 games. That included two stints in the NBA Development League. That was not going to happen again.
“I took that heart,” Hardaway said. “I never want to be in that situation again. I always want to be the guy who can help the team any way I can. I think this offseason, I went into it with that mindset, getting better and getting the job done in the weight room, getting the job done on the court, on the track, wherever we had workouts.”
Hardaway said the Hawks recommended he take three weeks off and then get into his offseason conditioning and skill work. He took a week off. Save for several weekend trips home, Hardaway was at the Hawks facilities. His constant companion was Mike Muscala.
“I think it was a magnificent summer for me,” Hardaway said. “I haven’t been in this good of shape since my rookie year, especially going in with all the player development guys and assistant coaches. They definitely helped me get that confidence back. It helped going from the season with that momentum of going to workouts, weight lifting, conditioning and basketball core work.”
Coach Mike Budenholzer has been impressed with what Hardaway has accomplished since the Hawks season ended in May. Budenholzer sees a renewed confidence but also a stronger, more explosive body and an improved skill set including shooting, passing, reading defenses and decision making.
“The most tangible thing is every time I came here, he was here,” Budenholzer said when asked for a particular area of improvement in Hardaway. “He was in the weight room. He was on the court. He was shooting. I think everybody worked hard this summer but I think he and Mike Muscala were the most consistent day in and day out for a majority of the summer.”
The weight room work consisted on countless squats and deadlifts aimed at reducing his lower body fat and creating a more explosive lower body. Hardaway doesn’t want to just be an improved shooter. He wants to be better driving to the basket, running the lane, catching lobs and playing off the pick-and-roll. He has an athleticism that has impressed Hawks coaches.
Hardaway said he “locked in” to improve his game. He went to bed early. He got up early. He was at the gym sometimes six hours a day. He would work out at Philips Arena in the morning and take part in The Skill Factory workout with teammates and other NBA players in the evening – his two-a-days as he called it.
“We fed off each other,” Muscala said.
After he returned from his second D-League stint last season, Hardaway played every one of the Hawks’ final 47 regular-season games and nine of 10 postseason contests. He averaged 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.9 minutes during the regular season. He had two 20-point games, back-to-back efforts on March 17 and 19.
“I’ve always put it in the context that he went through something difficult, he put in the work and the time and he realized how it can benefit him,” Budenholzer said. “I think he has a better appreciation for the work and how it can be a positive.”
THJR coming for that starting SG spot
O.iatlhawksfan
Devoted Joel Embiid hater
I had a feeling he'd be a starter at some point this year
FreshFromATL
Self Made
Another W for Coach Bud's development process.
AVXL
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We shall see...I think Bud penciled Korver in as the starter but if THJR or Bembry is really playing well then there's a chance Bud would give them a look. I don't think that will happen, because I think with all of the change in the starting lineup Bud is gonna lean on his vets early on in the season.
O.iatlhawksfan
Devoted Joel Embiid hater
Korver belongs on the bench I guess he wants him out there for spacing tho
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I'd love Korver on the bench. 20-25 minutes of Korver would be ELITE three point shooting, spacing and intelligent ball play. But since we're playing a different style of basketball with Wop in the middle I can see Bud keeping his best shooter on the floor to balance it out for spacing and shooting purposes
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Splitter ruled out for Hawks first exhibition game: The Hawks announced that Tiago Splitter has been ruled out for at least Thursday’s exhibition game at the Grizzlies. The reserve center is listed with a right hamstring strain on the injury report issued late Wednesday afternoon. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Costello out to prove his shooting skills with Hawks: Matt Costello says he didn’t get to utilize his outside shot at Michigan State. The big man is getting that chance in training camp with the Atlanta Hawks. Costello impressed Hawks management with the skill during his pre-NBA Draft workout. After he was not selected, he signed a partially guaranteed contract and went to the Las Vegas Summer League with the Hawks. Now, the real work has begun as Costello tries to impress to earn a spot on an overcrowded roster. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Millsap increasing workload following knee procedure: Paul Millsap won’t play in the Hawks first two exhibition games but the All-Star power forward is increasing his workload following a non-surgical procedure on his right knee. Millsap took part in shooting and offense scripting drills on Wednesday before the team departed for an exhibition games against the Grizzlies on Thursday. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Scott sits out practice for treatment: Hawks forward Mike Scott did not take part in practice on Wednesday, a day before the team’s preseason opener at the Grizzlies. Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said Scott was receiving treatment during the practice session but did not elaborate on an area of possible concern. When asked if there was a potential issue, Budenholzer said “hopefully not.” -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Costello out to prove his shooting skills with Hawks: Matt Costello says he didn’t get to utilize his outside shot at Michigan State. The big man is getting that chance in training camp with the Atlanta Hawks. Costello impressed Hawks management with the skill during his pre-NBA Draft workout. After he was not selected, he signed a partially guaranteed contract and went to the Las Vegas Summer League with the Hawks. Now, the real work has begun as Costello tries to impress to earn a spot on an overcrowded roster. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Millsap increasing workload following knee procedure: Paul Millsap won’t play in the Hawks first two exhibition games but the All-Star power forward is increasing his workload following a non-surgical procedure on his right knee. Millsap took part in shooting and offense scripting drills on Wednesday before the team departed for an exhibition games against the Grizzlies on Thursday. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Scott sits out practice for treatment: Hawks forward Mike Scott did not take part in practice on Wednesday, a day before the team’s preseason opener at the Grizzlies. Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said Scott was receiving treatment during the practice session but did not elaborate on an area of possible concern. When asked if there was a potential issue, Budenholzer said “hopefully not.” -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution