09-10 Record: 53-29 Beat Mil 4-2 , Lost to Orlando 4-0 in Semifinals
Coach : Larry Drew 1st year with Atlanta
Off Season Movement
Additions: Josh Powell, Etan Thomas,
Draft: Jordan Crawford, Pape Sy
Losses: Joe Smith
Projected Rotation
C Zaza Pachullia
PF Al Horford
SF Josh Smith
SG Joe Johnson
PG Mike Bibby
G Jamal Crawford
F Josh Powell
F Marvin Williams
G Jeff Teague
G Maurice Evans
G Jordan Crawford
C Jason Collins
C Etan Thomas
G Richard Delk
F Ricardo Marsh
The Hawks spent big money to keep their man when they threw 120 million dollars Joe Johnson's way this off season. Although they almost certainly over paid to keep him, it is a nice change to see the Hawks actually keeping their young stars instead of letting them walk. The Hawks are in the midst of some of their most successful times in franchise history but, they are hungry for more after 3 straight early exits.
Last season they at least got out of the first round but then were quickly swept by the obviously superior Orlando Magic. The same core of the Hawks team returns with a goal of cracking into the Eastern Conference's elite. Josh Smith and Al Horford will man the two forward spots and both are in contract years so the Hawks will be forced will more tough decisions in the off season. Center Zasa Pachullia remains the man in the middle for the Hawks. Veteran point guard Mike Bibby will lead the show for Atlanta. Bibby's very solid pro career is entering its twilight so Bibby should be as hungry as ever to chase a ring. The bench is led by 6th man of the year winner Jamal Crawford. Josh Powell, Marvin Williams, Jeff Teague, Maurice Evans, and Jordan Crawford give the Hawks a very solid bench. The Hawks are at a cross roads. They are a good team but have yet to crack the elite tier in the East. They have already thrown a ton of money at Joe Johnson, how much money will they continue to throw at these young talented players if all they get in return is a trip to the second round and a quick exit?
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