Forgotten: The 1993-1994 Atlanta Hawks but what about Dominique Wilkins
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- The 1993-1994 Atlanta Hawks had a tremendous season. Michael Jordan retired after the 1992-1993 season and as a result, it opened the door for teams like the 1993-1994 Atlanta Hawks to win the title. Unfortunately, it didn't quite work out the way Atlanta would have liked. This 90s NBA video will take a look at this ATL Hawks team, led by Dominique Wilkins, during the 93-94 NBA season. I greatly appreciate your interest in this 90s sports video. Enjoy this basketball history documentation about this forgotten NBA team.
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This 1994 Hawks video, does show NBA highlights of Dominique Wilkins, Kevin Willis, Mookie Blaylock and Stacy Augmon. ATL made it to the playoffs multiple times in the 90s. The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA playoffs in 1993 as the 7th seed. The 1994 NBA season was one of the best season in the 90s.
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Nobody talks about that team because trading their best player ever who was still having a MVP season was the dumbest move they ever made
Thank you so much for the comment and watching this video. The comments I've read makes it seem quite unanimous that Hawks fans think it was the dumbest trade ever to get rid of Wilkins. Thanks again. I greatly appreciate. Take care and be safe.
People in Atlanta still haven’t forgiven the Hawks for trading Nique
I couldn't imagine what Hawks fans were thinking at the time. I grew up in Chicago but I liked Nique more than Jordan, he was my first favorite NBA player. When this trade happened, a friend told me about it and said he was traded because Lenny Wilkens thought Nique was ball-hogging it (but I could not find any solid evidence about this). Nonetheless, I was upset about this and probably unfairly, I disliked Lenny WIlkens throughout my childhood. Brian Thomas, thank you so much for the comment. I greatly appreciate it. Stay safe and take care.
@@90sSportsNostalgia Thanks for these videos. I've been looking for Nique's first game as Clipper vs Atlanta for a long time. Where can I find it? Greetings from Spain.
@@franciscosilvacallejon2381 Thank you so much for the comment. It made my day to hear from someone in Spain. I have no idea where to find that game. It is definitely something I would want to see. Thanks again for the comment. Be safe and take care.
@@90sSportsNostalgia To be fair Nique sometimes refused to pass the ball, and I didn't like his game. But during that season, he actually matured and was probably having the best season of his career. Even though both players had similar scoring stats, Nique was an aggressive scorer, which was needed at clutch time. The Hawks loss several games, after the trade, where there was no one brave enough to take over the game. Manning as an addition to the Hawks, with Nique, would have given Atlanta an NBA Championship.
@@germansantos5733 Manning was younger and Nique was closing in on his mid 30s
Dominique Wilkins should be nicknamed “Mr. Georgia”. He played college at Georgia and the Atlanta Hawks. He was the greatest Georgia Basketball player to exist.
Thank you so much for your comment, I enjoyed reading it and thank you for your time watching the video. I have never been to Georgia, as I can only imagine Wilkins is so extremely beloved in Georgia. Thanks again and enjoy the NBA Finals.
They have an old saying... "If it aint broke dont try to fix it". There was nothing to fix on this 93-94 Hawks squad but the GM unfortunately never heard or understood this saying
The Wilkins trade made no sense then and it still makes no sense today. You just don't trade your best player and the greatest star in the history of your franchise after the all-star break in a season where you're a legitimate title contender, no matter what the contract situation is.
Sportswriters often know no little to nothing about the game of basketball and develop personal preferences and animosities toward players. Writers loved Danny Manning, probably because he had a truly great NCAA run in leading Kansas to the championship. A title in college leads a player to be labeled "a winner". Conversely, Dominique was often referred to as a loser, a selfish player, and choke artist, despite the fact that he took a Georgia team that hadn't posted a winning record since 1971-72 to three consecutive winning seasons, basically building Bulldog basketball.
Nique then followed that up with success in the pros, taking an Atlanta team that was mired in mediocrity and turning them into a contender in the East before a series of dumb moves by the front office destroyed his supporting cast. Remember Reggie Theus? Moses Malone? Drafting Jon Koncak ahead of Karl Malone, Joe Dumars, and Chris Mullin, then signing him to a massive contract? Meanwhile, Manning had been the best player on a Clippers team that was mediocre at best. As for Manning's alleged ability to fill up the stat sheet, his numbers in 93-94 really weren't any better than Wilkins, despite playing more minutes per game. Moreover, Dominique could create his own shot whenever he wanted, something that's invaluable in playoff ball, while Manning never could.
Yes, Dominique was in his thirties while Manning was younger and seemed to have a lot of miles left, but it simply made no sense to trade for a player who was going to be a free agent at the end of the season, especially for a player as beloved in the community as Nique. Wilkins wasn't going to leave Atlanta, while Manning didn't want to play there and told the Hawks that. In the end, the Hawks traded a first round pick and the most popular player in franchise history for nothing, while their fans felt like they had stabbed a Georgia treasure right in the back when he finally had gotten a good team around him.
All in all, this may be the worst trade in NBA history. Other trades have been lopsided in one team's favor, but this trade killed the franchise. The Hawks have never recovered and it's been almost thirty years.
Thanks for the comment and watching the video. An overwhelming majority agrees with you so much. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of the NBA season.
Right! It’s like they cursed themselves with that dumbass move.
Would have been an even more interesting 94' playoffs if they never made that trade.
This and the pistons Drafting Darko will 4ever be a head scratcher to me.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching the video.
Man..... I forgot about those Sonics jerseys. Those were fresh back in the day before they added the burgundy, which wasn't bad.
Seattle's jerseys were so nice. I didn't like when Seattle and Utah drastically changed their designs and fonts. Thank you so much for the comment.
Even late 90s they were good Smitty, Mookie, Mt. Mutombo
The Hawks were tough during those days with talented players, just not as good as the Bulls, Heat, Pacers or Knicks. They also had Stacey Augmon and Christian Laettner's best days were with the Hawks. Thank you so much for the comment watching the video.
I debate that alot
Something never mentioned...in 1994, If my Heat don't blow a 2-1 lead, then BOTH #1 seeds (Hawks and Sonics) would have lost to #8 seeds. Imagine that.
Great comment. I never thought about the Hawks and the Sonics, both being #1 seeds and possibly being upset in the first round by a #8 seed. Thanks for posting this. Your Heat.... Pat Riley was awesome for the Heat in the late 90s. I know he had problems getting past the Knicks and had to deal with Jordan, but Riley did a great job turning the Heat into contenders and getting players to play above their ability like Anthony Carter, Voshon Lenard and Ike Austin. If I forgot any other names, please mention them. I enjoy your comment so much, be safe and take care.
Bro you could seriously do an entire series on this topic. I like these type of topics.
Thank you so much for your comment. I greatly appreciate it. Coming soon, I am going to do a video about the Jordanless Bulls in the 90s. I hope to do something on the 93-94 Sonics, but not sure. I loved that team. Thanks again for your words. It made my day. Stay safe and take care.
@@90sSportsNostalgia can do the 96-97 heat.
1990-1991 blazers
1995-1996 magic.
1994 and 1995 suns.
And so on.
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Can U do any videos on the late 80's to 2000's Bullets/ Wizards?
CLOWN SITUATION all the way around!! For starters EVEN at 34, Nique was HANDS DOWN a better player than Manning! The NOTION that Manning was this BETTER all around player is ALSO BS!!! Nique's career high in rebounds was 9.0!! Nique was a 6'8 SF doing that! Manning's career high in boards was 7RPG. Manning's career high in dimes was 4.2. Nique's career high was 3.8. And scoring wise, Nique was FLAT OUT an alpha dog #1 option scorer type of superstar. Nique had the MOST CAREER POINTS for the SF position in NBA history UNTIL Bron passed him by a few years ago. Manning was NEVER an alpha dog scorer.
And when the Hawks made that BS trade, they were 1st in the East at that time!! When they traded Nique, the Hawks DIDN'T have an alpha dog scorer on the roster anymore. Manning wasn' t a player who could dominate games scoring like that. He was an All Star player FOR SURE. Made 2 All Star games.
BUT Nique was a SUPERSTAR PLAYER!! Manning's ALL AROUND game is OVERRRATED!!! He just happened to be a 6'10 player who could swing between the SF and PF spots. And his skillset was VERY SKILLED for a player that size at that time! BUT he was NEVER the dominant force Nique was! DOMINANCE is what separates the superstars from the All stars. And the All Stars from the good players. And on top of it, Manning LEFT to join the Suns!! LMAO!!!
Thanks for the comment a lot. I enjoyed reading it and thanks for watching. I understand your comment completely. So many agree with you. Yes age was one factor but there were people as I mentioned who saw Manning as the better overall player and would be a better fit with Lenny Wilkins. And that is how strangely it all went down. I hope all is well and take care. Thanks again for the comment and your viewership.
I remember this team very well. I was only fourteen years old at the time but, I felt that this team was built to contend for the Eastern Conference finals and NBA finals for that season. Although I was young and beginning to take an interest in basketball, I remember in the playoff series against the Heat that they had a problem scoring, which prolonged the series. This lack of scoring also caught up with team in Pacers series, which they lost, and this was there only serious shot at a finals playoff series against a Knicks that I felt they could have defeated.
Thank you so much for the comment. I enjoyed reading it. The Pacers-Knicks was an entertaining series but it have been interesting to see the Hawks-Knicks. I think you are the first person to comment that the Hawks could have defeated the Knicks and who knows but you may be right. Thanks again for the comment and enjoy the rest of the NBA season.
Yeah I remember to 93-94 hawks. Best record in the Eastern Conference. I think they got bumped Indiana that year.
Yeah, Indiana got them, which set up a memorable Eastern Conference Finals with IND and NY. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching the video.
@@90sSportsNostalgiayeah that was a good seven game series I'm a knick fan. The Hawks have a championship just not in Atlanta. Atlanta does have the braves a very good franchise.
As much as the Braves and Falcons are criticized for having great regular seasons and then folding in the playoffs, the Hawks have made the playoffs just as often as any elite team in recent NBA history. The problem is that they only made it to the ECF once in Atlanta history. I guess the Falcons & Braves mistakes are more magnified because some of their failures came while playing in the championship for their respective sports.
Thanks again for the comment. I have no idea the criticism in comparison with the Hawks and Falcons so I'll take your word. But I do remember the criticism of the Braves winning all of those division titles but only 1 World Series from the early '90s to the mid-2000s. But it's baseball, and the best team doesn't necessarily always win. Winning all of those division titles was quite the accomplishment. Thanks again for the comment and watching the video.
The 97 heat, 00 pacers and Blazers "finals" and 2004-09 pistons missed a dynasty I believe sure were what ifs
Thanks again for the comment. Those Heat teams in the late '90s, for some reason had a tough time against the Knicks. The one series they defeated the Knicks during this period, was because of the Charlie Ward, PJ Brown altercation that caused suspensions to key players for the Knicks.
Wow I never knew the hawks had a team at the top of the east in the 90's. Also how rare is it that a team in 1st place trades their best player?
Thank you so much. It was such a surprising trade at the time. I appreciate the comment very much.
I knew about it. I was in 3rd grade when, this happened. No one talks about the missed opportunity for the 1993-94 Atlanta Hawks. Because, they traded Dominique Wilkins. If the Hawks didn't trade Dominique. They would have went to the NBA Finals. It was the dumbest trade. They ever made. Because, Lenny Wikens felt that a Superstar wasn't coachable. Plus, the fact the Hawks were cheap.
@@ericwicker7514 I would have liked to see what the Hawks would have done with Dominique and I would have loved to see Wilkens in the ECF or the NBA Finals.
@@90sSportsNostalgia It's our owners we had bro. We had no dedicated owners that would go above and beyond to win and contend for titles. Only now do we finally have owners that care.
its unheard of. i don't think any other team has ever done that mid season
My Hawks should have never traded Nique! My favorite of all time. Thank god he forgave ATL. Broadcasting live to you & yours now.
#Truetoatlanta! 💯
Thank you so much for the comment. Nique was entertaining to watch. I miss those days of Atlanta basketball. I enjoyed reading your comment. Thanks again.
@@90sSportsNostalgia Always welcome! Always #Truetoatlanta 💯🏀💯
Great vid i learnes sumn. Give us more teams during these years
Thank you so much Doogie Marley. You made my day. I greatly appreciate it. I will be coming out with a Chicago Bulls video in the 90s without Michael Jordan soon. I appreciate your appetite for more videos. Thank you so much. Take care and be safe.
@@90sSportsNostalgia no problem. Wonder if u can do a pistons one, celtics with walker, Kemp with Cavs and clippers with brand, Odom rich and miles
Just subbed!
Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it. I like the name "What about Rob?". Thanks again.
@@90sSportsNostalgia No problem!
Homegrown Atlanta fan. When they traded Dominique Wilkins my heart sank. If anything I always felt like they should have let that man retire as in Atlanta Hawk. He put our team on the map and for years he remained our only legitimate Superstar.
I have gotten so many comments about ATL fans and their love for The Human Highlight Film. Those Hawks teams in the late '80s and early '90s were entertaining and really had some great personalities. Much love for Atlanta.
him and deion would of still been in atl if it wasnt for a club they had owned and a man name fred tokars..🤐
I was born in 1994 so i didn't get to really see this team but man just seeing this video brings pain. Especially considering it was similar to the 2015 hawks. Praying to god we can win a title with trae.
Thanks for watching the video. Sorry if the video brought pain. I really liked watching that 2015 Hawks team on offense. They were fun to watch. Hopefully an NBA title will come to ATL soon. Enjoy the playoffs.
I agree. I think Dominique staying there, would´ve been a better choice when playoff time would come because he was a great scorer and playoff go-to player than Danny Manning.
The Hawks also had a great team in the mid-late 80s. Winning 50 plus games, Dominique an ALL NBA Selection, but couldnt get over the hump against Celtics and Pistons who were in their peak. Perhaps you can do another video for the Hawks of the mid 80s as well.
Awesome comment, thank you so much for posting it. It is so interesting as to wonder what would happen if ATL kept The Human Highlight Film. Those Hawks teams in the 80s along with the Bucks were tough. I am a fan of Mike Fratello, he was also good with the Cavs and the Grizzlies playing a different style. I did a video about the 97-98 Cavs with their 4 rookie starters which was a Fratello team I greatly enjoyed. Anyways, I think doing the 80s Hawks along with the 80s Bucks would be great, but not sure if I will get to it as I am going to only be doing 1 video a month due to some time constraints. I don't want to make any promises. Thank you for the request. Take care and be safe.
i dont understand why atlanta trade wilkins 1994 ?had wilkins remained atlanta it would have been nba champion in 1994
Charles Barkley was the missing piece. He should have gone to Atlanta than Phoenix.
@@boogitybear2283that would’ve been dope! Him and Nique are best pals
Now it's Atlanta Hawks time to win, Eastern conference finals this year 2021.
They got Pacer "Ed"
the hawks 4 what it's worth went 57-25 in the 93/94 season
They were solid. Perhaps, it was Lenny Wilkins's best coaching job.
@@90sSportsNostalgia well his 92 cavs went to round 3
in the 94 playoffs the best teams were the #1 rockets #2 knicks #3 jazz + #4 pacers
I always thought highly of that '94 Sonics team.
@@90sSportsNostalgia why is that
u make sense
@@90sSportsNostalgia still don’t understand how they lost and got swept
93 - 94 Pacers the Giant Killers
Much love to the Pacers. Thanks for commenting and watching the video.
I’ll forever remember the heat game
Thanks a lot for commenting and watching the video. I'm happy that Hawks basketball seems to be on the rise. I hope the 2021-2022 will be even more enjoyable for Hawks' fans. Thanks again.
lets just say dominique and deion got traded for other reasons which had to do with their club they co owned and a man name fred tokars..🤐
Thanks to seasons like this, the Atlanta Hawks have to be one of the most forgettable franchises in pro sports.
Trae young has changed it.
Too bad that I was very young when this trade occurred. I do have bits and pieces of memories of Wilkins playing with the Hawks (since they were still on TBS at the time), but it was a dumb trade for the Hawks and that’s why they’re a laughingstock in the NBA these days, in addition to their incompetent management. When I play NBA Live 95 for SNES (which has the 93-94 roster), I trade Manning for Wilkins and just go to town!!
I did the same when I was playing NBA Live 95!
If Wilkins would’ve stayed the Hawks win the title. He was still averaging 30 pts a game so the Manning trade was dumb AF as we all can see now
Thanks for the comment. It's been incredible how many comments I've received saying how dumb this trade was. Thanks again.
As a Laker fan i was jealous that the Clippers got Dominique. I wanted him to be a Laker since the Lakers werent good yet that year and we missed the playoffs. Luckily the Lakers drafted eddie jones and he was kind of like the Dominique of our team. Highlight dunker too.
Thank you Kit so much for commenting and watching the video. An interesting viewpoint that I never expected that a Lakers fan saying "jealous" that Nique went to the Clippers. I hope to get to doing a video about the Lakers in the '90s (focused more on the mid-90s) with Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel in the backcourt. But thanks for the comment as I enjoyed reading it.
Being from Miami I remember the heat hawk playoff fight Miami almost upset them the same year denver upset Seattle SuperSonics imagine 2 8th seed upset the 1st seed the first year Jordan first ret.
Thanks for the comment. A video is coming soon about that 93-94 Sonics team. But thanks again and enjoy the rest of the NBA season.
@@90sSportsNostalgia great. actually I wish video was longer but good topic for nba history lover like me Atlanta hawks a forgotten #1 seed twice also the 2015 team that won 60 games
THAT was our chance. That 94 team WITH Wilkins was our chance of winning a title in ATL. It's all our front offices fault, why would you trade the best player and still to this day best player (If Trae ends up being it which I think he will) for a really tbh decent player? It's now known as one of the worst trades and most surprising trades in NBA history to me. Luckily Dominique loves ATL so much he's not mad about it. But I think even he said that was the chance. He would've went RAMBO on those Pacers and in the finals against Houston. To me since the Hawks got to ATL from St Louis. We have only had I say about 5 chances to actually contend for a title. FIVE out of over 30 years in ATL. The first was in the early 70s with Pistol Pete and Sweet Lou Hudson, that duo was known to be the first dominant scoring duo in the NBA and now you see that everywhere these days. But we ended up trading Pete to Jazz because supposedly players didn't like his flashy play. Which sucks because we also had a chance to add DR.J to that team when he was leaving the ABA. A lot of ppl forget that! Then we got the early dominant Dominique team in the 80s with Spud Webb and Doc Rivers. But we got torched by Larry Bird in 86 when we got close to a appearance in the finals against u guessed it Houston. Then of course that 94 team, then you got the Mutombo and Steve Smith Hawks in the late 90s (with one of the best jerseys under Niques) but they could never get over the hump. Then lastly you got our most recent team the 2015 that won over 60 games but didn't have that star player to pull us through and we got smashed by LeBron. It's been a sorry mediocre history for my Hawks. If only we had a solid dedicated owner back in the day we would be a very decent recognized team in the NBA. Luckily things now are looking up for us, we have now the first REAL owners in a long time that are dedicated to the team with the Ressler family. To me they are the best owners we've ever had in a long time and are really creating a great team and culture to take seriously in the NBA. I know this season was trash because of Collins getting suspended, but we actually have the best young starting five no one is paying attention to. With now Clint Capela on the team we have eyes at the playoffs next year, and we just got back our real colors and true uniforms just days ago. I think now you will see a different decade for the ATL Hawks and hopefully with Trae leading the way with Cam Reddish, this decade will see championships and hopefully a dynasty no one see coming.
Thanks for posting this history and information about the Hawks. " Rambo" is an interesting way to describe how you thought Nique would perform against the Pacers and Rockets. Thank you so much for the comment. Be safe and take care. Hope better days are ahead for the Hawks.
@@90sSportsNostalgia I just mean by Rambo meaning Nique would've been dunking on everyone and probably averaging 30 lol
@@westheking12 My apology, I meant Rambo as "interesting" in a good way. I understood you. It is a unique way for description and I liked it a lot, and I would have liked to see Nique go Rambo on the Pacers and Rockets.
This was one of the dumbest trades ever. The Hawks blew their chemistry and the title chances went down. And above all else they betrayed Nique. They finally became a true contender and decided they where better without him. DUMB!
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video. You and so many people think this was one of the dumbest trades ever. Enjoy the rest of the NBA season and thanks again.
Kinda like 2014-2015 Hawks. Surprised
they got the first seed but couldn't picture them getting to the final. Both knocked out in 2nd round.
Edit: nvm 14 15 hawks lost in the conference final hah.
Thank you so much for the comment. Interesting comparison. I like it a lot. I enjoyed watching that 2014-2015 team on offense. Coach Bud had a great system for that team. And likewise to the 93-94 Hawks, I don't think anyone imagined them making it to the Finals. Thanks again for the comment. I enjoyed reading it and thank you for reminding me of that 2014-2015 team.
the hawks have an elite history cuz pettit led them to a title in 05-58 over the celtics led by bill russell
A Bob Pettit reference. I like it a lot. Thank you so much for the comment. I do like the history of the Hawks.
@@90sSportsNostalgia ur welcome
One of the dumbest trades ever.. smh
Thank you so much for watching the video and commenting. Enjoy the NBA playoffs.
Has another other number 0ne seed traded their best player in the middle of the season? IMO it was a terrible trade.
Thank you so much for the comment. You asked a great question. I did not look it up but the only instance I can think of (sorry as this MLB) is when the Red Sox traded Nomar Garciaparra traded him in the middle of the season in 2004 as the Red Sox went on to win the WS that year. Now the Red Sox did not have the #1 seed in 2004 and Nomar was not their best player, but he may have been the most popular player for Boston fans at the time. This is the only instance I can think of that was close to your question and maybe when the SD Chargers traded John Jefferson in 1981 (he was a really good player but maybe not their best). Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching the video.
the playoffs count the most + the hawks lost in round 2
That Pacers - Knicks ECF was quite memorable, but I think a Knicks - Hawks series would also be interesting.
@@90sSportsNostalgia why exactly do you say that
@@90sSportsNostalgia if u look at the all-time history of those teams they're ranked in this order #1 hawks #2 knicks + #3 pacers
@@90sSportsNostalgia willis reed wasn't as elite as cliff hagan pete maravich + bob pettit
atlanta hawks 1994 wilkins ehlo mookie blaylock kevin willis stacey augmon...champion team
Possibly. They were underrated talent-wise. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.
Cmon, man, with all do respect to Manning, Dom was more physical and stronger, but I wasn't the GM or H.C. I was a 3rd grader at the time of that stupid trade. Even I would of said no. I would watch the HAWKS games on T.B.S. when it was all HAWKS game on that channel. Good times hehehehehehehehe
Thanks for the comment. It's been such an overwhelming amount of people saying that is was such a stupid trade. Enjoy the NBA Playoffs. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching the video.
TO THIS "ATLANTA HAWKS' CLASSIC" BLOGGER, MANY THANKS TO "MOOKIE BLAYLOCK AND THE 1990'S HOOP GANG," AND TO Y'ALL, JIVE GALS, TIME TA' CHEER UP THIS YEAR'S BIRDS!!
I hope Atlanta has a great year. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
you better talk about 72 hawks you'll thank me later go research son
Thanks for the recommendation. The 72 Hawks is way before my time but I did a take a brief look. I just knew prior that Pistol Pete got his start with the Hawks but then I saw something about Dr. J playing with the Hawks in the preseason. Pistol Pete and Dr J. But when I get some time I will look more at it in depth but not sure if I will make a video about it. But thank you so much for mentioning that as I learned about Pistol Pete and Dr. J on the Hawks in the preseason. Enjoy the rest of the NBA season.
this hawks team was way better than the 60 win team of 2015, the weakest 60 win team ever
You may be right but to me, they were fun to watch on offense. I enjoyed watching that 60-win team on offense. Thanks for commenting and thank you so much for watching the video. Enjoy the NBA playoffs.
the best hawks players ever are were + will be #1 bob pettit + #2 pete maravich
Thank you so much for your comments and I greatly appreciate your viewership. Very interesting list. Take care and be safe.
@@90sSportsNostalgia thx u2
They made A bad mistake I feel that manning didn't make a difference
It's been amazing how many people have made similar points. Overwhelmingly, so many thought this was a bad trade. Thanks for the comment.
You need that ball dominant player in the playoffs Danny manning passed the ball more because he didn't want the ball stupid trade
Very fair point. To me, it's a difficult trade to evaluate. I understand both sides completely. But Hawks fans seem to really hate this trade which is very understandable. You made a great point and it would be interesting to see what Wilkins could have done in what would have been his best chance to win a title as the go-to-guy. Thanks for the comment. I liked it. Take care and be safe.
@@90sSportsNostalgia well for me I didn't think lenny Wilkins didn't like superstars he had a problem with that style of play he loved teams like when he coached the cavs he did the same thing with Ron Harper he didn't like one on one ball players
i agree...the Bulls didn't have MJ that year and struggled to close out close games
@@kareemblackston2049 Sorry for such a late reply. But you are perhaps correct about Lenny Wilkins and superstars. Thanks again for the comment.
@@Classicbasketballdvds I wish I could have seen Dominique in the ECF or the NBA Finals that year. Thank you so much making a contribution with you comment.
As a Pacers fan, it was sweet for us. Beating the Hawks gave the Pacers their first Eastern Conference Finals, though they would lose to the Knicks.
That series perhaps put Indiana on the map to being title contenders for the next decade. I hope Indiana gets back to being good again. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching the video.
Please join Reddit bro. You’d be amazing on there 💯💪🏽
Thank you so much. I have posted at times but I don't know why I don't return to do it more. Thanks for the comment. Be safe and take care.
Atlanta never recovered from that trade..... Danny was terrible
Thank you so much for commenting. You and so many people dislike that trade. Enjoy the rest of the NBA season.
The second worst trade in NBA history, #1 is still the 76ers trading the #1 pick in '86 for Roy Hinson.
Awesome comment. Thanks for bringing up the name Roy Hinson and reminding me about that trade. That 1986 Draft was so good to Cleveland by grabbing Brad Daugherty at 1, Ron Harper at 8 and Mark Price at 25.
They traded Wilkins when he finally started to play smart basketball. After the Wilkins trade, the Hawks loss a lot games because they were missing a dominating scorer who could close out a game.
Thanks for commenting. For the last 5 weeks or so, the Hawks only lost 7 games but perhaps they were missing Wilkins. I know a lot of Atlanta fans wanted to Hawks to keep Wilkins.
Ahh... 'Nique had his team with the best record, to then go to shit dead last team in the West. Lol The good o'NBA Days.
Thanks for watching the video and thanks for the comment. I hope Washington has an enjoyable 2023 season for you.