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Q & A With Flip
Posted by:
Micah Hart on
August 13, 2008 at
5:02PM EST
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A busy day in the Hawks offices today, with the signing of Flip Murray and
Zaza Pachulia appearing on CNN to talk about the conflict going on in his native
Georgia right now (more on that in a bit). While I was out covering that, my
cohort Jon "Newbs" Newberry got a chance to chat with Flip about coming to
Atlanta. Here's what he had to say:
Hawks.com: What drew you to Atlanta?
 Flip Murray:
I have a familiar background with Rick [Sund] from when I was in
Seattle. I had a chance to come play here with a young team on the rise, they
took the world champs to a Game 7, so there's a lot of talent here. I like
team's style of play - they get up and down the court. All of those pieces fit
together, and add in my previous relationship with Rick, it just all came
together.
Hawks.com: Have you talked to any of the guys on the team? Do you have any
previous relationships with any of them?
FM: I see Marvin Williams in North Carolina a lot, and I chilled with
Josh Smith a little bit last year in Cleveland during the playoffs. I've been in
the league a lot of years and know a lot of guys, so I don't think I'll have any
problems fitting in.
Hawks.com: The Hawks have lacked guys who can create their own shots in
the past. Is that something that you see as part of your role with the team?
FM: Definitely. I had a conference call with the team when we were
negotiating the deal, and I got a chance to talk to Coach Woodson. I asked him
exactly what role he was looking to fill, and he said he was looking for a
combo-guard, a guy who could create his own shot and make plays happen on his
own. Hearing that opened my eyes and made the decision that much easier for me.
Hawks.com: You mentioned the team likes to get up and down the court -
does that suit your style of play best?
FM: That's been my style since Day 1, since before I even got to high school
and college. In Seattle that's what we did, they wanted us to push the tempo and
that's what we did and had success. In Cleveland we got up and down a little
bit, but Detroit was more of a slow it down style. I don't know if that fit me
as well. But I do like that style, and I think Woody is going to let us do that
and make things happen.
Hawks.com: Have you spent much time in Atlanta in the past?
FM: I have. I live up in North Carolina, so I've gotten down here a
few times outside of coming to play here. I don't know it too well, but I know
the places to be - and the places not to be.
(29) Comments
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Posted by: michael saunders on August 13, 2008 8:21PM EST
he betta bring some game to the bestteam...............the hawks
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Posted by: Willie Noble on August 14, 2008 11:08AM EST
Alot of the emailers are crazy. Flip can go off for 30 or 40 on any game. ya'll fans are crazy to say ya'll don't know who flip is. watch the game before ya'll comment. this stuff make me sick. ya'll lucky he didn't go to O'town with Dwight. ya'll would have been asking who is this guy go off like that.
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Posted by: Tony davis on August 14, 2008 11:49AM EST
Flip murrey is a great player. I live in indianapolis where he played for the pacers at the end of the season, and i wish we would have kept him, the dude can score some points.
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Posted by: melman on August 14, 2008 2:57PM EST
that's what i'm talking about hawks's mangement!!!!! great GREAT MOVE!!!!!! like my man willie noble said this man is a scorer!!!!! jj, flip, bibby, and evans, oh boy we are going to drop some bombs from behind the arc! once again GREAT MOVE!!!!!
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Posted by: tmac on August 14, 2008 8:25PM EST
Flip is da deal, I played High school ball with him. Even then he gave defenders headaches!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: The Truth on August 15, 2008 10:23AM EST
I'm lovin this pick-up!!! With Flip, guaranteed to go-off offensively, Joe Johnson job, as a closer, just got easier. This up-graded back court is sure to pose new problems for the opponents. Defenders will have to pick their poison. Ok Woody, this year, there is NO Excuses!!! YOU GOT YOUR PLAYERS (they are matured with good mix), YOUR NEW CONTRACT, YOUR NEW GM, YOUR CRAZY FAN SUPPORT!!! NOW GO GET IT DONE!! IT ALL ON YOU!!!!!!!
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Posted by: itsslomotionbaby on August 15, 2008 1:24PM EST
we just signed a guard off our summmer league team then we sign this guy, that has to mean we are thinking about jettisoning somebody, bibby maybe.
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Posted by: Jonathan on August 16, 2008 7:28AM EST
great pickup and i agree with the truth this season woody has no excuses for failure
and i will bet anything bibby will be traded at the trade deadline
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Posted by: Jermaine on August 16, 2008 5:49PM EST
That's a great move now go get a center trade bibby and marvin and to get that u have to give up something but we will be better this year maybe a six seed .
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Posted by: Perry Cooper Jr. on August 17, 2008 7:20PM EST
With this pick up of flip murray maybe the hawks can sign another big man or trade for a big man the hawks can be a 4th seed in the east. I don't want to hear the east is getting better because it still the east and not the west. See the hawks finish being the 4th seed no worst than the 6th seed. Mark this down people.
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Posted by: a town on August 18, 2008 4:17AM EST
We need to get a better back up center than ZaZa he is too soft. get some banggers in there. and get rid of the guys who really dn tdo anything and get no play time!
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Posted by: JAmes on August 18, 2008 8:48AM EST
'Great Move by the Hawks, Great scorer and defender as well. A Tough Philly Guard
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Posted by: william momolu on August 18, 2008 5:55PM EST
we are to be way better this season with bibby, joe , josh smith and now murray it is over . good job hawks.
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Posted by: cory on August 18, 2008 7:25PM EST
im proud of the team. they making great moves in the right direction. theyre not going trade bibby though. at least not until acie gets better in the regular season. a vet big man would b perfect for them as long as the guy can run. the team plays better when they run & gun like golden state
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Posted by: tre on August 19, 2008 6:36PM EST
flip is the man, I sure hope he can bring the pain to atlanta and crush some bones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: Manu on August 21, 2008 5:46AM EST
Flip is a good player (also if he has not much basket' IQ), but I believe that Acie and Mo could be better... I wish that the 4th position is possible in the Eastern!
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Posted by: Khall on August 22, 2008 9:39PM EST
Flip is the greatest, and he's being doing his things since back in the day in philly. LOGAN all day Flip, get your ball on and the Hawks are that much better with him.
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Posted by: Demarcoa.k.a.poo on August 28, 2008 6:32PM EST
This is a great look for the Hawks in all ways. He is a scorer and a defender with a lot of heart. Flip will take it to anyone at any time. Shaw U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all day
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Posted by: D'Strukt on August 31, 2008 11:00AM EST
All these are good points. But to me the biggest advantage of getting the likes of Flip & Mo Evans is that makes our bench THAT MUCH DEEPER. Now Joe can get a decent amount of rest without killing himself, night after night, playing 45+ min.
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Posted by: Marc Starling on September 3, 2008 8:18AM EST
Ronald Murray is the pride and joy of Strawberry Mansion (Phila., PA) Basketball and will be a huge asset for the Hawks...I am happy to see him get a chance to showcase all his skills and trust me he has things in his game the NBA has not seen yet....Atlanta is in for GOOD highlights...smile...
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Posted by: Greg aka can I on September 8, 2008 11:37AM EST
This is a good look for Atlanta by picking up Flip the hawks just became a better team now it is time to show the world that last season was not just luck Good luck this season and welcome flip to the Atlanta Hawks.
ShawUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU all day
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Posted by: b morgan on September 14, 2008 4:57PM EST
Man, this is a great aquisition for our team! Imagine some small ball, Bibby runnin point, Flip playin 2,slide JJ to 3 for a few and J smoove and Big Al at the 4&5?!! That would be killa!! We still need a seasoned center but thats about it. Glad to see management flexin some muscle.GO HAWKS!!!!
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Posted by: mr. hawk on September 21, 2008 4:37PM EST
question!
If star nba players can get u to buy a pair of $125 shoes, and benefit. why cant they speak on the election? are they out of touch with the real world? its just a question. Whatever happened to the cassius clays'? The guys at the 1968 olympics? The bill russells'? Using a God given talent to make a difference. Or are WE really out of that era? The ones that are buying the merchandise, dont even participate in the voting process. Someone please make me understand!
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Posted by: The Truth on September 24, 2008 11:24AM EST
Mr. hawk
That is an interesting question. You make a valid point and timely as well. Maybe this new generation isn't as politcally conscience or socially connected than the Ali era. I realized with the internet and mass media we have today, makes my statement a contradiction. But there lies the problem. These new communication outlets produce more spectators than active participants. The new mentality is why get involve when you can watch the event on HDTV or on youtube. It's sad but true. The couch potatoes are massive today compared to Ali era.
Furthermore, the idea of using sport celebrities to encourage and influence continue to happen today but the impact doesn't translate. Sir Charles Barley was interviewed on CNN at the DNC and weighed in his support is an example. Also, I remembered Micheal Jordan public endorsing Bill Bradley for U.S. president during the 2000 primary. Bradley was unsuccessfully. See this link:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_12_97/ai_60041430
However, I make these views with a caveat:
Never underestimate the human spirt when pushed to the limit. The revolution will not be televised.
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Posted by: mr.hawk on September 25, 2008 6:35PM EST
what do you think of soloman jones? do you think that he will be able to contribute this year?
are we going to make any more moves this year?
i really like this team, but i think that we need one more key player.
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Posted by: The Truth on September 27, 2008 4:03PM EST
I think Soloman contribution depends on Woody. Since Woody has a 2 year contract window and a new GM, he will be pressured to utilized more of his talent. His GM will demand it. However, since Soloman did not participate in the summer Rocky Mountain Revue, he did not help his cause in Woody's mind. But because he has bulked-up to 250 lbs with a wing-span over 7-foot he could be called upon in match-up situation. He could get more playing time if he spell Josh. He will see far less playing time if he is a back-up center because of Morris. Since the clock is ticking on Soloman as a Hawk, I expect him to be very aggressive this year when he get his opportunity.
With a tight budget, I think management are going to roll into the new season with what they have and evaluate things at midpoint. If a "fire-sale" player (with the right fit) hit the market before season start the Hawks will be tempted to make a trade. Usually this is rare. We have already given up a draft pick for the "Landlord" bust, I don't think we are ready to do it again. Otherwise, we don't have any expendable assets that's tradeable.
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Posted by: Anonymous on October 15, 2008 8:26AM EST
YEAH FLIP MURRAY THIS UR EX TEAM MATE RANDY FROM SHAW. HOLLA AT ME SOMETIME 252 266 6493
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Posted by: Priscilla on January 30, 2009 5:51PM EST
I LUV FLIP MURRAY IM HIS BIGGEST FAN!!!!! HES GREAT
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Posted by: hawks fan on February 22, 2009 9:09AM EST
anonymous u really think flip is gonna call u
he dont kno who that can be
wat makes u think that hes gonna call
LMAO
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