This may be straying a bit from the basketball landscape, but I, like some of you, couldn't help but tune in Saturday night to catch David Beckham's debut with the LA Galaxy, as the MLS team took on Chelsea in perhaps the most-hyped soccer match on American soil since the World Cup in 1994 (thought perhaps that's not saying much).

As it turns out, the Hawks were represented at the game, as PG Tyronn Lue took in the action from a luxury box with his good friend Kevin Garnett.

We caught up to T-Lue for a few minutes yesterday to talk about the event:

Hawks.com: How was the atmosphere in LA?

Tyronn Lue: It was a scene. The crowd was crazy, it was a great atmosphere.

Hawks.com: Have you always been a soccer fan?

T-Lue: I had a girlfriend in college who played soccer, so I used to go to a lot of games. I never played it or anything growing up though.

Hawks.com: So you went to the game with KG?

T-Lue: Yeah, he loves (Chelsea player) Didier Drogba, and we are both fans of Beckham.

Hawks.com: I saw KG on TV, but I never saw you, where were you sitting?

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T-Lue: I was just kicking it in the background. I was behind Arnold.

Hawks.com: Schwarchenegger?

T-Lue: Yeah, he and his wife sat in the box with us. He was really nice, he remembered me from when I played with the Lakers. Jimmy Jam was in there too, and Posh came in there for a little while as well.

Hawks.com: Have you ever met either of the Beckhams?

T-Lue: I've met Victoria a couple of times, she was very nice. I've never met David.

Hawks.com: How do you think he did in his first game?

T-Lue: Well, it was tough obviously because he was injured. I felt for him, I know what it's like to want to be out there playing even if you shouldn't be. As an athlete, you are a competitor, you want to be out there as much as possible. It was funny though - every time he stretched, or put on his socks, the fans would start to go crazy. The place erupted when he finally got in there.

Hawks.com: Do you think his arrival will make a huge difference for soccer in America?

T-Lue: I don't know. I hope so though. I've always liked him, so hopefully this move will work out for everyone.

Joe Johnson has had a pretty quiet summer so far, taking care of his body after missing significant time with an injury for the first time in his career this past season. He is sitting out national team duty (certainly a potential cause for his breakdown a little bit last year, it seems to happen to many of the guys who play for their national team and don't get the summer off) to get healthy, and in the meantime, he is doing what I'm sure we'd all like to do with our time off - playing a little golf and a little poker. Ok, maybe that's just me.

Recently JJ took part in Memphis Grizzlies F Mike Miller's charity event in Tunica, Mississippi, participating in a poker tournament and sponsoring a putting contest to help benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Check out some pictures below from the event, which raised $25,000 for the Mike Miller Foundation (photos courtesy of Joe Murphy Photography).

The Hawks are halfway through summer league play, as the team has won two straight over the Spurs and Mavericks to run their record to 2-1 at the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City.

I haven't been able to watch any of the action yet (tape-delayed broadcasts of the games begin on Wednesday), so base a report on anyone's play on anything other than a box score.

Fortunately, Hawks PR whiz Jon Steinberg is out there with the team, and he was kind enough to offer up some observations on what he has seen so far. Take it away, Steiny:

As an admittedly biased observer, I feel the developments here in Salt Lake City are something Hawks fans should be very excited about. First off, summer league head coach Larry Drew has done a really nice job of balancing the need to feature the talents of Shelden Williams, Solomon Jones, Al Horford (right) and Acie Law, along with his job of teaching a team that has been together for less than two weeks to play as one.

Shelden has easily been one of the best big men in the league. With a year in the NBA under his belt (one in which he led all rookies in rebounding and double-doubles), he has been patient and efficient, yet crafty and physical, to the tune of 18.0 ppg and 9.3 rpg (.600 FG%, .750 FT%) through three contests.

Though currently sidelined by an ankle sprain, Big Al was the early talk of the Revue, showing his tremendous talent on both ends of the floor. It's hard to watch Al play, and not immediately think of comparisons (a young Elton Brand comes to mind). But his talents are so unique, it seems unfair to either player to do so. In the two games he's played here, he has been relentless on both ends of the floor, and his athleticism, physicality and attitude have been his hallmarks. Not to mention, he's a surprisingly good passer. He's put in 13.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg (.500 FG%, .875 FT%).

Acie has been a solid lead guard, initiating the offense and making good decisions with the ball, whether looking to create for others, or using his considerable scoring ability. Most importantly, his natural leadership qualities have been obvious in games, as well as on the practice floor. I also think the "unconventional point guard" tag that has followed Law around is exactly the thing that is going to make him a good pro for many years. His averages so far: 13.3 ppg, 5.0 apg and 3.7 rpg (.400 FG%, .889 FT%).

If three summer league games are any indication of the future, the Hawks have found a couple of NBA-ready rookies to add to the mix for next season, while Shelden is simply picking up where he left off as the NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for April.

Don't miss your chance to watch the replays of some of these games, and see for yourself.

The Hawks get back in action this afternoon against the Bulls. Check back with the Hawks Rocky Mountain Revue homepage for all the latest scores and updates.

It is the middle of the NBA off-season, but the Hawks practice court is bustling with activity this week as the Summer League team works out in preparation for the Rocky Mountain Revue. The first round of cuts was made yesterday, leaving 17 names on the roster that will most likely be trimmed to 12 or 13 before the team departs for Salt Lake City tomorrow. Draft picks Al Horford and Acie Law IV are getting used to the NBA style of play, and to the slight variation of rules. "The shot clock definitely, and we have more plays here now." said Horford, "It's just a matter of time of getting used to it." Law agreed that his biggest challenge would be "getting used to the speed of the game, making that adjustment as a point guard."

Along with the draft picks and returning second-year players Shelden Williams and Solomon Jones, there are many recognizable names among those battling make the trip west...

Guards Jarrius Jackson (19.9 ppg in 2006-'07) from Texas Tech and Derek Raivio (18 ppg, 96% from the foul line) from Gonzaga top the list of undrafted players that wrapped up their college careers this past spring.

There are also a number of players coming off of successful seasons overseas this past year. Teddy Gipson, a former college teammate of Joe Johnson's at Arkansas, scored over 14 points per game in Germany, while Brion Rush (Grambling State, 2003-'06) scored 20.1 ppg in Italy.

The only player with NBA experience other than Shelden and Solo that is participating in camp this week is Devin Green, who played 27 games for the Lakers in 1006-'07 before splitting time in the D-League and overseas this past year.

The current roster also features the top two finishers from the State Farm Slam Dunk Contest that was held here in Atlanta as part of Final Four weekend this past season, and both have local ties. Mario West, the dunk champion from Douglasville, Ga., and Brent Petway, the runner-up from McDonough, Ga., were two of five players invited by the Harlem Globetrotters to try out for their team this fall. West played here in Atlanta for Georgia Tech last season, while Petway played for Michigan.

Left: Two high flyers Brent Petway (25) and Mario West (6) battle in a defensive drill.
Right: Former college standouts Jarrius Jackson (in white) and Acie Law IV (4) go head-to-head.

Earlier today at Philips Arena the Hawks introduced their two newest members as Al Horford and Acie Law joined Hawks GM Billy Knight at the podium to meet the press.

Both guys said all the things you'd expect them to say: they are excited to be here, they are looking forward to the opportunity to play in Atlanta, etc. I don't mean that as a bad thing; I found both guys to be thoughtful and articulate, they just didn't really provide any head-turning commentary or start any controversy.

To me, the highlight of the whole event was watching Horford's little brother Christian (right) run around after the press conference was over, zeroing in on various TV station microphones and trying on his big brother's new jersey. He may only be a couple years old, but I'd say he has tremendous upside.

Anyway, if you'd like to feast your eyes on the entirety of the presser, we have video of it.

In addition, I caught up to both Horford and Law for a couple minutes afterwards. I wanted to ask Al about his decision to return for his junior year, and I got to ask Acie about the knock on his abilities as a point guard.

So both new draft picks are now officially Hawks (relatively speaking, they can't sign contracts until July 11th), and now will go about getting themselves adjusted to life in Atlanta as they get ready for Summer League workouts which get underway next week.

Welcome to the ATL, guys.