tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.comments2023-06-09T11:52:06.321-04:00HoopinionBret LaGreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000566742639583055noreply@blogger.comBlogger3583125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-70054779654156874982017-04-19T02:10:56.769-04:002017-04-19T02:10:56.769-04:00I watch too much wizards and i I can't remembe...I watch too much wizards and i I can't remember the last time I felt more comfortable with Gortat on the floor than Smith.<br /><br />It always feels like i'm being irrational, but then Smith pickpockets a guard on the perimeter, dunks and drains a 3 in like 45 seconds and my brain shuts down Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848697918934821982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-42071346422943755942017-04-16T18:59:53.765-04:002017-04-16T18:59:53.765-04:00Can you elaborate on your Delaney comment? I'm...Can you elaborate on your Delaney comment? I'm assuming it has something to do with Bud opting for Calderon over him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-18725876361561190472016-09-14T09:46:34.432-04:002016-09-14T09:46:34.432-04:00I'd put the wins at more than 41, but who know...I'd put the wins at more than 41, but who knows you could be right. B.J. Rassamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-65486492318906291112016-05-05T11:26:00.176-04:002016-05-05T11:26:00.176-04:00Bret- big fan of the blog and glad it's back u...Bret- big fan of the blog and glad it's back up and running. I like your thoughts on taking tactical risks in this series. We've already demonstrated in the last 6 postseason games with Cleveland that our typical "brand" of ball isn't going to cut it, why not change things up. <br />Interested to see what our move will be in the offseason. I think at this point, some risks also need to be taken regarding Teague and Schroder (trading one or the other). My gut says Schroder since you can tell there's times where Bud gets frustrated and benches him, but my hope in this scenario is Jeff since their numbers per 36 are virtually identical and Schroder has a higher ceiling at this point with being 5 years younger. Also interested to see what we do with the 3 spot. After JYD leaving last offseason and Baze about to command a contract I'm not sure we're willing to pay (12-15 mil from what I heard Zach Lowe say), that spot seems to kind of be a rotating door for us. I know we found JYD as a diamond in the rough and Baze is, to a lesser extent, very similar. Any thoughts?Matt Brosharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06846317582114285341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-32580110396990534002016-01-01T17:32:30.723-05:002016-01-01T17:32:30.723-05:00Fratello didn't replace brown.Fratello didn't replace brown.DW21https://www.blogger.com/profile/00789395945182826080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-85164503917798387272013-01-05T11:37:55.440-05:002013-01-05T11:37:55.440-05:00Thanks for all the kind words. Now that HawksHoop ...Thanks for all the kind words. Now that <a href="http://hawkshoop.com/" rel="nofollow">HawksHoop</a> has officially taken over as Hawks blog for The TrueHoop Network, comments are closed.Bret LaGreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000566742639583055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-70780880987365723042012-12-04T02:03:17.798-05:002012-12-04T02:03:17.798-05:00hey Brett, ya schmuck, congratulations. hey Alison...hey Brett, ya schmuck, congratulations. hey Alison if hey gets outta line just schmack him! <br />signed, long time Hawks fan on the southside!rodnatlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932327761360134909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-89093924286111760812012-11-20T13:31:05.098-05:002012-11-20T13:31:05.098-05:00Thanks, Bret. Really enjoyed your work here. Great...Thanks, Bret. Really enjoyed your work here. Great run.Corey Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317494599103770529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-26682108154868716372012-11-17T09:36:11.908-05:002012-11-17T09:36:11.908-05:00It's been fun, Bret. Thanks for the opportuni...It's been fun, Bret. Thanks for the opportunity to do a few write ups. At least I got to do something with my relentless Atlanta watching! Thanks for all you wrote and the way you gave the Hawks a voice online (not commonly found in most media). Congrats on the wedding! I just got married myself. It's wild, so enjoy the day as best you can and take pictures as well as mental pictures. It's curious what you remember from that day.Mark Phelpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946843673069688415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-49514684591724870542012-11-10T22:31:11.472-05:002012-11-10T22:31:11.472-05:00As a sometimes commenter, always reader, thank you...As a sometimes commenter, always reader, thank you for your contributions, and for the words of wisdom. I'm in a very critical juncture, and I don't think I could have been given more relevant advice had I asked.<br /><br />Best of luck in life,<br />MikeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914303233835160937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-77273881052922908792012-11-07T20:08:09.189-05:002012-11-07T20:08:09.189-05:00Congratulations and thank you for writing.Congratulations and thank you for writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898892840201068580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-955362675560247232012-11-05T15:22:53.794-05:002012-11-05T15:22:53.794-05:00One the one hand, losing by far my favorite Hawks ...One the one hand, losing by far my favorite Hawks (and by extension, NBA) blogger is a massive bummer, but on the other, I'm not going to begrudge any writer the joys of actual employment. Best of luck, Bret. Even among us casual Hawks fans, you'll be missed.Jerry Hinnenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097537044668238939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-8883131256679044772012-11-05T09:38:55.912-05:002012-11-05T09:38:55.912-05:00Thanks Bret.Thanks Bret.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879327502124421937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-58479372205058065682012-11-05T09:38:31.390-05:002012-11-05T09:38:31.390-05:00Thanks Bret.Thanks Bret.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879327502124421937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-64653628242505952762012-11-04T13:51:35.647-05:002012-11-04T13:51:35.647-05:00I will miss reading this blog. I read it religious...I will miss reading this blog. I read it religiously the past 2 seasons. I have a shortcut to hoopinion on my internet toolbar. Thank you for the good reads. good luck to you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855192438843995133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-38030055375007676352012-11-04T12:46:46.562-05:002012-11-04T12:46:46.562-05:00Buzzy you must go back in history a little further...Buzzy you must go back in history a little further.......Mike Fratello was an assistant coach on Hubie Brown's staff (the coach he replaced). Fratello had no previous head coaching experience. Fratello got the job because the players had stopped listening to Hubie.......sound familiar?Nate ArchiBALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678114026217520358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-29891243907468677712012-11-04T01:05:37.405-04:002012-11-04T01:05:37.405-04:00Thirdfalcon here, don't know if you remember m...Thirdfalcon here, don't know if you remember me or not, but I definitely learned more about the Hawks from you over the last few years than from anyone else.<br /><br />Our little community probably wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for you, and I hope you know how great your work has been.<br /><br />Best of luck in whatever you decide to do from here, and don't be afraid to come back and let us know what you think from time to time.thirdfalconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943193896421669390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-83332937914137654412012-11-03T16:21:31.325-04:002012-11-03T16:21:31.325-04:00Going to miss you and Buddy's way of making ev...Going to miss you and Buddy's way of making even a loss entertaining. Congrats on entering the real world, I personally plan on holding off as long as I canJames Goedershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191501889587327898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-67215737907020605222012-11-03T12:44:34.712-04:002012-11-03T12:44:34.712-04:00It was fun. At this point I'm just gonna sit b...It was fun. At this point I'm just gonna sit back and see if an 0-7 start is enough to get Larry Drew fired. I wonder if Korver will guard Durant.Buddy Grizzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922712364080112515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-26631465977797972722012-11-03T09:44:18.011-04:002012-11-03T09:44:18.011-04:00For years I've been reading your words EVERY D...For years I've been reading your words EVERY DAY of the NBA season, as a Hawk fan geographically far removed from the Atlanta buzz (they were once the TRI-CITY BLACKHAWKS of the old, 50's era NBA - and I'm from one of the Tri Cities ... ) this blog was the only thing to enhance my study of box scores and numbers. Being a Hawks fan brings to mind the myth of Sisyphus, with really no discernible light at journey a more shared and interesting experience.<br /><br />Can't say there's anything else in the blogosphere I've been so faithful to, and that's really the highest praise I can offer.Mitch McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776223199132894446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-6149317426362668692012-11-02T16:58:05.723-04:002012-11-02T16:58:05.723-04:00I've been bragging on you for two years now an...I've been bragging on you for two years now and have always made it a point to read your thoughts after a game. Just know that you will be missed and were always admired. <br /><br />And if you ever need a bar to watch a game in I can recommend one.Jon L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06130533186077882526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-23646936495262936802012-11-02T12:02:08.609-04:002012-11-02T12:02:08.609-04:00Didn't always agree with your assessments, but...Didn't always agree with your assessments, but I always read your post game analysis. You will be missed. Good luck.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668852637197337768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-82195980153824017592012-11-02T11:44:37.293-04:002012-11-02T11:44:37.293-04:00Bret, Hawks-fandom (all ten of us) will be the wor...Bret, Hawks-fandom (all ten of us) will be the worse off for this, but I congratulate you on turning the methaphorical page and beginning a new chapter. <br /><br />You've chronicled a surreal, strange, often maddening period in Hawks history, and done it with a deft touch. <br /><br />Best of luck to you and the Jayhawks. Just try not to knock out the Tar Heels again in the tourney. jrauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064708627368143691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-1158660094697433782012-11-02T09:48:47.431-04:002012-11-02T09:48:47.431-04:00Bret, I'm sure I'll have more to say in a ...Bret, I'm sure I'll have more to say in a blog, but it can't go unsaid that your contributions to the Hawks blogosphere are truly appreciated and valuable to rounding out the perspectives we all share regarding Hawks basketball. You'll be sorely missed by me. The sarcasm, the realism, and the facts. That's too often overlooked. <br /><br />That said, I applaud your decision to walk away and be an adult. I made the decision in going to weekly blogs over writing every time a Hawks thought popped in my head. Anyway, I expect to see you on Twitter and hope there's a day when we're at a NBA Finals game having a cold one and celebrating Hawks victories for years to come..<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />LarryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838862137960043254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-50462552329474236822012-08-29T12:14:48.749-04:002012-08-29T12:14:48.749-04:00So Bret, you're basically imagining the Suns w...So Bret, you're basically imagining the Suns without Steve Nash?<br /><br />I'd love to see Drew get these guys to play more up tempo. <br /><br />jrauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064708627368143691noreply@blogger.com