@@zay_tiggygaming honestly it’s a wait and see. Capela and Nance are on the last years of their deals so I wouldn’t be shocked if we traded one of the by the deadline. I’d probably want to trade Capela to give Okongwu the starting spot, but I’m not as confident about that as I once was just because Okongwu hasn’t been that good this year, and his progression has stagnated.
Dyson’s offense is raw and relies on floaters more than shooting, but i definitely see the potential! Defense is so much better than we could’ve hoped for. Larry nance definitely needs to be the backup PF to Jalen Johnson like we all were expecting. Jalen Johnson is a future triple double machine😩 definitely thrives next to a PG that can pass and create like Trae, but his own playmaking is definitely improving Okongwu finally having that big final moment today hopefully boosts his confidence to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor! Risacher is 2/3 years younger than Jalen Johnson and Daniels, but we all saw his scoring and defense potential a couple games ago. Future is so bright. All I keep thinking about is what Jalen Johnson apparently said on the way to the locker room after risachers big game : “WE GOT A SQUAD NOW, WE GOT A SQUAD NOW”😂😂😂
PG/SG Daniel's already has Defense,size,speed,handles, floaters &3's...all he needs is mid game!🎉🎉 Sign Daniel's to more years. 🍺 to Nance,Okungwu and Mathews even FTM.
When and if we get everybody back, these injuries will be a blessing in disguise. Not only has it forced Risacher into more mins and higher level situations early, it's stretched the playable depth from 9 - 10 to at least probably 12 that could at least hold their own for short spurts.
Atl has been very excited about their youth star Jalen Johnson, Dyson and Zacc being even younger is NICE for the future growth potential of this team.
After the trade for Dyson i had said that, if you don’t consider the draft capital we gave up for Murray and financials, Dyson for Murray straight up would’ve been a good trade solely because of what we needed on the roster, his potential going forward, what Dyson brings to the table ability wise and his willingness to play a role off of Trae. Having said that, even I’m surprised at how elite he has been on the defensive end. He’s playing at DPOTY type level. I’m excited to see how he and Bufkin look on the court together. A lot of size and length, both seem to have a nose for the ball. Neither are true PGs but they can both play on and off ball. Both are decent passers. Really looking forward to seeing how that looks. Hawks just need one more piece imo. I like Okongwu but he doesn’t have the size or athleticism at the position that I believe an optimal Trae Young led team needs. Hopefully we can get one of those tall, long, and athletic late lottery to mid round centers that have been available the last few drafts. Like a Derek Lively, a Jalen Duren, a Mark Williams , a Walker Kessler, a Sengun, a Kel’el Ware, or a Yves Missi. I’d even take a flyer on a goat life Kai Jones 😂. But there have been quite a few centers available in recent years near the middle of the Draft, hopefully the Lakers pick can net us one this year.
Brad you better than me cause no way I could keep arguing with people who genuinely have no idea what they are talking about 😂. People saying trade Trae for defense when they have a -10 bet rating without him, 98!!!!!! Offense rating in the half court AND Trae is in one of the best defensive lineups in the league STATISTICALLY
Idk how brad endures the idiocy that happens whenever the hawks win without Trae. When they rarely win games in spite of Trae when is playing. Always a plus to have Trae on the floor
This game displayed everything I have been saying about Boston. You don't beat Boston by shooting threes with them. They are small and they struggle to protect the rim. Destroy them on the glass, and berate the rim. They also have only one offensive engine and that's Pritchard. Late in the game, Bostons offense was stagnant and almost unwatchable. I love the win for the Hawks, but I think it says more about Boston's roster deficiencies that no one is talking about in the national media.
@@LockedOnHawks I know they are the defending champs. I am saying people are attacking them in the wrong way. Every team is trying to copy them by taking a million threes when that's not their strength. I think that's why they dominated so much in the playoffs last year. And I know things are different without porzingis but I don't really think he's that much better of a rim protector. His entire career before coming to Boston he was kind of a defensive joke. He has gotten better since going there and making the full transition to center. But, I still don't think teams actually fear him as a rim protector. Either way their weakness is in the paint. So we have to attack them there more consistently.
Play Dyson more at the point and have him out there with GM and NANCE...and our WINGS!!! JJ ZR..and Okongwu!!! PACE and SPACE....can't wait for Boggie to get back...WOW!!! could really be fun!!!
HOPE that QUIN finally gets it...PLAY NANCE.!........I've been saying it from the start...as a CAVS fan..he is a very good player...he has worked his tail off on his 3 ball...He'a a winner!! A team first efficient player! Hope you understand QUIN!!!!!!
The more I think about these hawks, the more optimistic I get. Not Trae bashing at all, but if this team can get healthy. Maybe they can actually develop and build chemistry. If Kobe can develop into a serviceable PG, we really can match up with any of these small ball lineups the league has. Big body scoring 5s might be a problem, but the 5 should be our main priority to upgrade. IMO we have 4 guys who has, Minimum star level potential Jalen, Risacher, Dyson, and Kobe. (Dre if he was healthy) Let these dudes get out there and figure it out.
Hey shows what development can do...Nance Jr has developed from that pogo stick to a well crafted player(again bball being chess Nance being the rook). Pritchard got attacked the right way....still De'Andre man guy has to play Viet to...Hawks gonna end up kicking themselves if they don't get into the playoffs..shades of Sac Kings team with Dyson being Senior Christie...too many well crafted pieces would love to see them play together
It would be nice if for once you could focus on the guys who actually played the game and give them all the credit, without throwing Trae's name out there more than once who didn't even play. We know he's a basketball God to you, however, there have been several games, even last year, where he did not play, and the team won. They tend to know they have to rely on each other, and they focus more on defense and getting their teammates involved. Are they better without Trae? Of course you aren't better without your leading scorer, however, even with him they have lost some games they should've won. They played without Trae and Bogi. WE GET IT. The question is why they aren't motivated to play this way with Trae more often than not. They definitely are a better defensive team without him, but he is needed on the team. The guys on the floor deserved all the credit tonight.
respectfully, what in the world are you talking about? you don't think it was relevant that Trae didn't play in the game as context? you don't think it was relevant that the hawks were 16-point underdogs and explaining why that would be? yeah, "for once" i would focus on the guys who play as if i haven't covered the team for 14 years, "for once"! "we know he's a basketball god to you" is also completely ridiculous framing, but you probably knew that i probably spent 36 of the 40 minutes talking about the players who did play and broke down the game from about 50 different angles with nuance and detail but hey, cool comment
Again Trae is the franchise player .trade him and you sink into Hornets, Pels status..can't sell of your corporate Icons it diminishee your franchise or simply put do you want the next corporate sponsor to be Emory again or Coca Cola...because Hawks roster features players covering every booming international market ..a brown black man PG leader you want to trade to LA...smh yet you want ATL to be a international city...
How many times has this had to happen before the fans and the organization realize that trae young has to go no trae, young equal wins, and no stupid basketball
They need to make DD the leader of this team. His defense is infectious, and the rest of the Hawks played some of the best defense of the year. Trae drags the rest of them down. DD proved that they need HIM running the show.
@@jeremiahholladay8812 I saw the entire game, and I've seen almost every game Trae has ever played in a Hawks uniform. You're a "Trae fan" and not a "Hawks fan." Unfortunately, there are far too many of you "me-me" people in the world.
The fact of the matter is they won the game, and it shows that they can win and play more together and for each other without Trae and this has been going on for years now. The last time they played together and wanted to play together with Trae was when they went to the Eastern Conf Finals. I would say they have had even more athletic and talented players since then and yet have not been relevant since. I'm not saying they have more wins without him, they simply seem to play better at times when relying on one another without Trae.
@@KevinJames-sd4qjbro ngl you have no idea what you’re talking about 😂😭 that’s like someone telling 2+2=4 and you’re like nahhhh but =5 sounds better 😭😭
Dyson Daniels is a difference maker
Unless something changes, until further notice, Larry Nance better not get a DNP for the rest of the season.
Who should we keep between him cc and oo
@@zay_tiggygaming this year all 3
@@zay_tiggygaming honestly it’s a wait and see. Capela and Nance are on the last years of their deals so I wouldn’t be shocked if we traded one of the by the deadline. I’d probably want to trade Capela to give Okongwu the starting spot, but I’m not as confident about that as I once was just because Okongwu hasn’t been that good this year, and his progression has stagnated.
Brad don't back down on being the biggest Dyson fan. You were right, talk that talk my man. You clearly know ball
🗜️Daniels is that dude and he still has room to grow. The future is bright for the young man as the staple SG next to trae young!
Dyson’s offense is raw and relies on floaters more than shooting, but i definitely see the potential! Defense is so much better than we could’ve hoped for.
Larry nance definitely needs to be the backup PF to Jalen Johnson like we all were expecting.
Jalen Johnson is a future triple double machine😩 definitely thrives next to a PG that can pass and create like Trae, but his own playmaking is definitely improving
Okongwu finally having that big final moment today hopefully boosts his confidence to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor!
Risacher is 2/3 years younger than Jalen Johnson and Daniels, but we all saw his scoring and defense potential a couple games ago. Future is so bright.
All I keep thinking about is what Jalen Johnson apparently said on the way to the locker room after risachers big game : “WE GOT A SQUAD NOW, WE GOT A SQUAD NOW”😂😂😂
PG/SG Daniel's already has Defense,size,speed,handles, floaters &3's...all he needs is mid game!🎉🎉
Sign Daniel's to more years.
🍺 to Nance,Okungwu and Mathews even FTM.
I Hawks Defense looked repeatable this Gm.
THANK YOU!...I was screaming "WHERE'S THE REPLAY?" on that inbound play. Sketchy. Thanks Brad. This is where I get my Hawks news. Good job.👍🏻
W coverage Brad. Don't forget to drink some water bro 💯
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When and if we get everybody back, these injuries will be a blessing in disguise. Not only has it forced Risacher into more mins and higher level situations early, it's stretched the playable depth from 9 - 10 to at least probably 12 that could at least hold their own for short spurts.
Thanks as always Brad, great show!
Thanks for rocking with the show.
Great young core with Risacher only 19, Dyson 21 and JJ 22
Atl has been very excited about their youth star Jalen Johnson, Dyson and Zacc being even younger is NICE for the future growth potential of this team.
Finally some hope. Thanks for the breakdown Brad
Thanks for listening.
After the trade for Dyson i had said that, if you don’t consider the draft capital we gave up for Murray and financials, Dyson for Murray straight up would’ve been a good trade solely because of what we needed on the roster, his potential going forward, what Dyson brings to the table ability wise and his willingness to play a role off of Trae. Having said that, even I’m surprised at how elite he has been on the defensive end. He’s playing at DPOTY type level.
I’m excited to see how he and Bufkin look on the court together. A lot of size and length, both seem to have a nose for the ball. Neither are true PGs but they can both play on and off ball. Both are decent passers. Really looking forward to seeing how that looks.
Hawks just need one more piece imo. I like Okongwu but he doesn’t have the size or athleticism at the position that I believe an optimal Trae Young led team needs. Hopefully we can get one of those tall, long, and athletic late lottery to mid round centers that have been available the last few drafts. Like a Derek Lively, a Jalen Duren, a Mark Williams , a Walker Kessler, a Sengun, a Kel’el Ware, or a Yves Missi. I’d even take a flyer on a goat life Kai Jones 😂. But there have been quite a few centers available in recent years near the middle of the Draft, hopefully the Lakers pick can net us one this year.
Brad you better than me cause no way I could keep arguing with people who genuinely have no idea what they are talking about 😂. People saying trade Trae for defense when they have a -10 bet rating without him, 98!!!!!! Offense rating in the half court AND Trae is in one of the best defensive lineups in the league STATISTICALLY
What a gutsy win…without Trae! Let’s beat up the Wizard next
Bro we are the only two wins that the wizards have this season. We definitely can’t give them another on Friday. No we were giving them a third win.
The podcast is hitting differently this morning
😂😂 hate watching this after a loss
Go Hawks!!! D.D. is special my G!!!
🇦🇺🇦🇺 D.D development continues, great game mate 👏 👍
I am SO MAD I missed this game man but I’m proud of my squad. Idc who or where we play. #WEMOVE I never lost faith in my team.
Bufkin had a Dislocated shoulder twice. Don't know what's up with the injuries of Bogie or Vit.
And what's going on with Seth Lundy and Mo?
Gueye is healthy. As discussed on this episode, Lundy has an ankle injury. Bogi hamstring as it has been. Adductor for Vit
Idk how brad endures the idiocy that happens whenever the hawks win without Trae. When they rarely win games in spite of Trae when is playing. Always a plus to have Trae on the floor
Hey Brad...great job as always...really hoping this is a springboard game....now get healthy and play with confidence!!
This game displayed everything I have been saying about Boston. You don't beat Boston by shooting threes with them. They are small and they struggle to protect the rim. Destroy them on the glass, and berate the rim. They also have only one offensive engine and that's Pritchard. Late in the game, Bostons offense was stagnant and almost unwatchable. I love the win for the Hawks, but I think it says more about Boston's roster deficiencies that no one is talking about in the national media.
They aren’t quite the same team without Porzingis but it’s funny to frame it this way for the reigning champions lol
@@LockedOnHawks I know they are the defending champs. I am saying people are attacking them in the wrong way. Every team is trying to copy them by taking a million threes when that's not their strength. I think that's why they dominated so much in the playoffs last year. And I know things are different without porzingis but I don't really think he's that much better of a rim protector. His entire career before coming to Boston he was kind of a defensive joke. He has gotten better since going there and making the full transition to center. But, I still don't think teams actually fear him as a rim protector. Either way their weakness is in the paint. So we have to attack them there more consistently.
Risacher was a kinda streaky shooter in france wasn't he? Looking forward to him going on a tear at some point 👍
Play Dyson more at the point and have him out there with GM and NANCE...and our WINGS!!! JJ ZR..and Okongwu!!! PACE and SPACE....can't wait for Boggie to get back...WOW!!! could really be fun!!!
Man I hope we keep Wallace and he develops like vit did with the Skyhawks man.
HOPE that QUIN finally gets it...PLAY NANCE.!........I've been saying it from the start...as a CAVS fan..he is a very good player...he has worked his tail off on his 3 ball...He'a a winner!! A team first efficient player! Hope you understand QUIN!!!!!!
Brad said Nance was the best DNP in the league. Classic Brad Rowland take. I see you still got it my boi.... Rowland! Rowland! Rowland on the river!
this got a good laugh out of me, thanks
@@LockedOnHawks 😂
I watches how good Dyson was at the Olympics. I have no idea why the pelicans traded him.
Great game 🤞🏾
The more I think about these hawks, the more optimistic I get.
Not Trae bashing at all, but if this team can get healthy. Maybe they can actually develop and build chemistry. If Kobe can develop into a serviceable PG, we really can match up with any of these small ball lineups the league has. Big body scoring 5s might be a problem, but the 5 should be our main priority to upgrade.
IMO we have 4 guys who has, Minimum star level potential Jalen, Risacher, Dyson, and Kobe.
(Dre if he was healthy)
Let these dudes get out there and figure it out.
Hey shows what development can do...Nance Jr has developed from that pogo stick to a well crafted player(again bball being chess Nance being the rook). Pritchard got attacked the right way....still De'Andre man guy has to play Viet to...Hawks gonna end up kicking themselves if they don't get into the playoffs..shades of Sac Kings team with Dyson being Senior Christie...too many well crafted pieces would love to see them play together
It would be nice if for once you could focus on the guys who actually played the game and give them all the credit, without throwing Trae's name out there more than once who didn't even play. We know he's a basketball God to you, however, there have been several games, even last year, where he did not play, and the team won. They tend to know they have to rely on each other, and they focus more on defense and getting their teammates involved. Are they better without Trae? Of course you aren't better without your leading scorer, however, even with him they have lost some games they should've won. They played without Trae and Bogi. WE GET IT. The question is why they aren't motivated to play this way with Trae more often than not. They definitely are a better defensive team without him, but he is needed on the team. The guys on the floor deserved all the credit tonight.
respectfully, what in the world are you talking about? you don't think it was relevant that Trae didn't play in the game as context? you don't think it was relevant that the hawks were 16-point underdogs and explaining why that would be?
yeah, "for once" i would focus on the guys who play as if i haven't covered the team for 14 years, "for once"!
"we know he's a basketball god to you" is also completely ridiculous framing, but you probably knew that
i probably spent 36 of the 40 minutes talking about the players who did play and broke down the game from about 50 different angles with nuance and detail
but hey, cool comment
I'd rather have Dyson run backup point than Kobe. He's just a more solid, reliable player.
Yessir
facts that was all i had to see dyson backup pg!!
True. Even Wallace is doing pretty good out there when he gets the chance.
Again Trae is the franchise player .trade him and you sink into Hornets, Pels status..can't sell of your corporate Icons it diminishee your franchise or simply put do you want the next corporate sponsor to be Emory again or Coca Cola...because Hawks roster features players covering every booming international market ..a brown black man PG leader you want to trade to LA...smh yet you want ATL to be a international city...
The only one in this comment section with brain cells 😂😂 (excluding Brad)
How many times has this had to happen before the fans and the organization realize that trae young has to go no trae, young equal wins, and no stupid basketball
meanwhile on earth seven
They need to make DD the leader of this team. His defense is infectious, and the rest of the Hawks played some of the best defense of the year. Trae drags the rest of them down. DD proved that they need HIM running the show.
Did you even watch the video😭😭 people just be stupid for fun
@@jeremiahholladay8812 I saw the entire game, and I've seen almost every game Trae has ever played in a Hawks uniform.
You're a "Trae fan" and not a "Hawks fan." Unfortunately, there are far too many of you "me-me" people in the world.
Trae has been leading also in giving full defensive effort this year
@@jonniebox9656 He's maybe trying a little harder, but he's still just awful at playing defense.
@@cornfilledscreamer614 giving 100% isn’t awful
Cant wait til the cancer is gone and we get more team ball like this 🙏
Even after this game, the Hawks have a -10.8 net rating without Trae on the court and that has been the norm for many years. This is incredibly silly.
The fact of the matter is they won the game, and it shows that they can win and play more together and for each other without Trae and this has been going on for years now. The last time they played together and wanted to play together with Trae was when they went to the Eastern Conf Finals. I would say they have had even more athletic and talented players since then and yet have not been relevant since. I'm not saying they have more wins without him, they simply seem to play better at times when relying on one another without Trae.
@@KevinJames-sd4qjbro ngl you have no idea what you’re talking about 😂😭 that’s like someone telling 2+2=4 and you’re like nahhhh but =5 sounds better 😭😭
@LockedOnHawks 24-32 with trae last year 14-14 without him. 4-7 with him this year 1-0 without him. Nice stats though 👌
Didn't DJ beat Boston with an injury plagued roster, they won a Chip we went to Cancun 😂😂😂
Didn't DJ beat Boston with an injury plagued roster, they won a Chip we went to Cancun 😂😂😂