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BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks

Found October 22, 2009 on Ball Don't Lie:
PLAYERS: Jamal Crawford,  Joe Smith,  Speedy Claxton,  Joe Johnson,  Al Horford,  Josh Smith,  Marvin Williams,  Jason Collins,  Zaza Pachulia,  Maurice Evans,  Mike Bibby,  Dwyane Wade,  Dwight Howard
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks,  Cleveland Cavaliers,  Golden State Warriors,  Minnesota Timberwolves,  Miami Heat,  Orlando Magic,  New Jersey Nets

Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA previews, outlining offseason moves, projecting win totals, spinning tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Up next, the Atlanta Hawks.2008-09 Record: 47-35, second place in Southeast DivisionHead Coach/Facial Hair: Mike Woodson/MustacheKey Additions: Jamal Crawford(notes), Joe Smith(notes), Jeff Teague(notes)Key Losses: Speedy Claxton(notes), Flip Murray(notes), Acie Law IV(notes), Solomon Jones(notes)The Hawks are just so blisteringly above average in every way, there's just nothing here that stands out, and nothing that tends to encourage you toward thinking that bigger things are on the way. Apologies for being a total downer, but that's just how it is. This is a good team that's in desperate need of a superstar. Joe Johnson(notes) is nice, Al Horford(notes) and Josh Smith(notes) could do impressive things this year, but they're just an all-world stud away. How's that for analy...
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