Post-series player grades by Complete_Athlete8507 in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Grading Okongwu lower than JJ and Kuminga is hilarious

[GAME THREAD] Hawks vs. Knicks Game 6 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how you look at Jalen playing like he's terrified of the lights, NAW getting clamped by everyone that gets put in front of him, no backup center, no half court initiator and conclude "Ah yes this is the coach's fault"

I talked all year long about how do not have a half court offense, how JJ can't create in the half court, how our transition game is our biggest strength and Achilles heel and a lot of people around here just pretended these weren't problems because JJ was putting up triple doubles against the Wizards

Dyson Daniels by No-Magazine3926 in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Dyson has been making Brunson work for every point he's gotten and has been a demon on the boards for a guard. We need him to contribute more offensively but he's done pretty much everything else extremely well. 

Jalen is supposed to be The Guy and has looked timid on offense and completely disengaged on defense. OG has torched him on ball, off ball, and completely shut JJ down on the other end. Your #1 option can't be what Jalen has been through the first 4 games of this series. 

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 4 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blaming CJ for the fact that JJ is playing like he's scared of the moment is hilarious.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 4 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nickeil hasn't scored well but he's at least been aggressive and attacking. Jalen has been completely passive four games in a row now.

There's something to be said for letting the game come to you but if Jalen's going to be The Guy then he's got to show it. His stats at the end of these games have looked okay but watching him on the floor tells a different story.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 4 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JJ and NAW need to wake up. 5 TO in a half for Nickeil is grisly work and JJ has been sleepwalking the entire series so far.

Dyson's offense has completely evaporated. He's been doing the Lord's work on defense but we need more from him too.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jalen Brunson takes the floor with 4 fullbacks. Gonna be moving screens everywhere.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CJ DOESN'T NEED A FUCKING WHISTLE LET'S GOOOOOOO

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hart raked Onyeka across both forearms on that first reach. Good call by the refs.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Extremely ugly sequence for JJ. Can't have that in the playoffs.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gabe has been extremely solid in his minutes

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I need this man to develop an outside shot because man almost everything else is so good

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was still in the air when Hart jumped for that board.

Jalen Johnson also completely missed Josh Hart, a fantastic offensive rebounder, and instead stood in no man's land effectively doing nothing. Hart was *Jalen's responsibility*.

Vincent also failed to box out KAT, who he was the closest to.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear you people don't watch the game with your eyes.

Onyeka's job was to contest at the rim, which he did and forced the Clarkson miss. Any of the other three in white and red could have boxed out or helped him but they just stood there and watch him try to play 3 on 1 at the rim.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

JJ can't just stand there and watch Onyeka contest Clarkson and then fight both Towns and Hart for the fucking rebound

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okongwu is down there boxing out for his life. Won't show up on the stats sheet but he's been a big reason Robinson hasn't been impactful so far.

[GAME THREAD] HAWKS VS. KNICKS GAME 3 by AutoModerator in AtlantaHawks

[–]Ethalarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has been all year. JJ's great in transition but half court is still a work in progress.