Not too much to report in Hawktown as we hit Labor Day weekend.
A few little interesting items to send your way though:
- Remember Cenk Akyol? The Turkish
prospect, whom the Hawks drafted in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA Draft, is
currently playing for his national team as they participate in the European
Championships. Throughout their schedule, Akyol will be
writing a blog for HoopsHype. If anyone gets a chance to see any of their
games, I'd love to know how he plays. Who knows if Akyol will ever make it over
for a shot at the NBA, but if he is playing with his national team in any
capacity that has to be a good sign.
- Paul Forrester at SI.com did
a little review of the Southeast Division's off-season progress, and he
rates the Hawks pretty highly. I agree with most of what he has to say, though I
don't know if I'd agree that Josh Smith has been on the trading block. I think
the Southeast is going to be an ultra-competitive division this season, with all
five of the teams relatively close in talent.
- Sekou Smith continues his series of off-season interviews with some of the
Hawks players with a
Q & A with Zaza Pachulia. Zaza has been killing it for the Georgian
National Team so far this summer, and is currently trying to help them earn a
spot in the European Championships for next summer.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day everyone! The season is just a
couple months away...
