Along with Portland and Seattle, the Hawks came out of the Lottery very happy. Atlanta's pick would've been sent to Phoenix if they didn't get top 3, also if the Pacers got in the top 3 Atlanta would've have received their pick... both situations worked out for Atlanta and they now have 2 Top 11 picks in one of the deepest drafts in a while. At #3 the Hawks have to pick Conley unless they think he'll be there at #11 (which I doubt, considering the Cs at 5, the Bucks at 6 are both in the market for a PG). It's hard to say for sure who will be available at #11, but if I were the Hawks I'd go for Hawes or Hibbert, they really need a true center and both of 'em are rated around the mid-lottery area. Billy Knight had better not draft Jeff Green, Julian Wright, Al Thornton, or any other 6-7/6-8 swingman for the Hawk's sake. I actually am rooting for him to blow another draft so Phoenix could possibly get a very high pick next year from the Hawks. However if he completes the team by getting a PG & C, I expect the Hawks to be in the Playoffs next year.
Here's a few scenario's I came up with: Horford and Acie Law Mike Conley and Spencer Hawes Brandan Wright and Acie Law
I think Conley is far better than Law; I saw Conley play, I haven't seen Law play, but I compare Conley to Chris Paul and for whatever reason I picture Jameer Nelson in my head when I read about Law... so that's my comparison and Paul is far better than Nelson. That's why I'd take Conley at 3 instead of a big, plus Horford and Wright are forwards, not centers. The Hawks have enough guys who can play PF & SF, they do not have a legit center, and at least right now neither center is rated as a top 5 pick, so the Hawks could still get Hawes or Hibbert at #11, which is who I think they need more than one of the forwards. But if Knight wants to go for best player available, which he has been known to do (though Chris Paul is better than Marvin Williams and Roy and Foye are better than Shelden Williams, thus far) the Hawks may end up with Brandan Wright and Acie Law... Brandan Wright may be this year's Marvin Williams, I've been hearing all about Brandan Wright's potential and how he may end up being at least the 3rd best player in this draft (not sure if anybody thinks he'll make more of an impact than Oden and Durant).
i say they go for conley and hope someone falls, this draft is deep with bigs they will get a nice big at 11, but other than law there arent too many pg's
Conley is a quality guard, but probably a reach at 3. I'm really big on Law, and he's expected to drop and be easily availible at 11.
You guys have enough young talent IMO. Use the 3rd pick to secure a mid age (25-29) player who's either an allstar or an all star candidate and then use the 11th for a solid player..no projects
If they draft Conley and Spencer Hawes, gameover for the East in 3-4 years. Portland-Atlanta Finals will be the hit......
I'd like to see Atlanta land all three Florida Gators in the draft somehow. Build around the core of Al Horford, Joakim Noah, and Corey Brewer. It would be interesting to see if they could translate their college success in the NBA, by sticking together.
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'd like to see Atlanta land all three Florida Gators in the draft somehow. Build around the core of Al Horford, Joakim Noah, and Corey Brewer. It would be interesting to see if they could translate their college success in the NBA, by sticking together.</div> Thats actually a great idea. I think they could possible trade some players to make that happen. And if the hawks have a 2nd round pick they could possibly get Green to. But than they would need to find a center because if i remember right Al Horford isnt that tall.
<div class="quote_poster">VinsanityVC15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Thats actually a great idea. I think they could possible trade some players to make that happen. And if the hawks have a 2nd round pick they could possibly get Green to. But than they would need to find a center because if i remember right Al Horford isnt that tall.</div> Noah is tall enough, he's 6'10 or 6'11. If the Hawks play zone defense they would be able to get away with those two in the frontcourt.
Could you imagine if the Hawks took Brandan Wright and Spencer Hawes though? Those 2 compliment each other pretty well, and would really do great things in the East where there aren't that many quality post players. That 1-2 punch would be insane, then they could try to land Crittenton with one of their swingman from the surplus, the local kid could bring hype to them, and possibly fill some seats.
kinda like Felton and May with the NC connection, however I think they're going straight to their PG problem I can see them drafting Conley and either sticking with him or trading with Portland for Jarret Jack depending on whether Portland want Conley that badly because of Oden wanting his team mate to stay on his side.
I would trade Conoly for Jack. Becuse Jack is a good PG, and Hawks get a Soild PG, and Portland gets the PG they want. IT could work for both sides.
<div class="quote_poster">dallasdude Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">It doesn't matter who the Hawks are gonna draft. They're gonna waste yet another lottery pick.</div> How? Hawks have actually taken some pretty good players, they just need that one PG that can put it all together. This teams is good, just lack leadership, and I believe an experienced PG like Jack can make this team into a top team in the East.
<div class="quote_poster">J_Ray Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">How? Hawks have actually taken some pretty good players, they just need that one PG that can put it all together. This teams is good, just lack leadership, and I believe an experienced PG like Jack can make this team into a top team in the East.</div> They could've done better than Childress, Marvin Williams and Shelden Williams. None of them deserved to be picked in the lottery.
<div class="quote_poster">dallasdude Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">They could've done better than Childress, Marvin Williams and Shelden Williams. None of them deserved to be picked in the lottery.</div> Childress isn't all that bad when he's healthy, Marvin Williams has potential and still has tons that he hasn't uncovered yet, then Shelden Williams was a bonehead pick but has done great off the bench so far. You can't blame them on any of the picks, Childress was a need for them, Marvin Williams has crazy potential, and they already have a franchise SG, so Roy doesn't do much
