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TCU Grad December of 2008
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA basketball game at Staples Center on November 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Josh Smith Takes His Turn Leading the Atlanta Hawks to Victory

Published about 15 hours ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game at Staples Center on November 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Joe Johnson Tells Atlanta Hawks: Somebody's Rocking the Boat

Published 1 day ago
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 28: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena on October 28, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Should Jamal Crawford Start Over Mike Bibby?

Published 3 days ago
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 22: Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec #31 of the Atlanta Thrashers against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 22, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Ondrej Pavelec and the Thrashers Start a New Win Streak

Published 4 days ago
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John Writes About

Opinion (31),
NBA (25),
Athens (21),
Atlanta (21),
Basketball (20),
Atlanta Hawks (16),
Game Recap (13),
NFL (9)

Brett Handel responded to a comment on Early Birds: NBA Players Who Retired Early

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Larry Bird, Hank Aaron, Dale Earnhardt, Oscar Robertson, Richard "Dick" Trickle, Richard Petty, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Rocky Marciano, Bo Jackson, Herschel Walker, Mike Tyson, Jerry West, Pete Maravich,
Favorite Sports Teams

Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Thrasers, Boston Rod Sex, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings,
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2,632 consecutive games played, Wilts 100-point night, Hank Aaron's 755 home runs (Sorry Barry and maybe Alex someday, you two don't count)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

Bulletin Board (97) Post a note »

by JW
about 12 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Jonathan
about 14 hours ago

Hi John,

Just how good is Oregon?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286510-is-oregon-a-mirage-or-tanigble-ducks-might-be-tough-but-not-bcs-tough
by Jeff D
about 15 hours ago

Thanks for signing up as a fan, John!
by Keith
1 day ago

As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11
by Robert
5 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by JW
6 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
by Aaron
7 days ago

hey John

please read my latest article,
nba players your left the game early.

comments are welcome as always

thank you very much

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282300-early-birds-nba-players-who-retired-early#page/7
by Steven
7 days ago

Hey John!
If you could check this out it would be greatly appreciated!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282260-damien-wilkins-the-t-wolves-unexpected-hero
by Canadian
8 days ago

Thanks for the fan add!!
by Keith
9 days ago

Is Dwyane Wade fooling us all and planning a secret escape to New York in 2010?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281543-is-2010-here-yet-dwayne-wade-dodges-all-questions-regarding-knicks
by Kendrick
9 days ago

Three spots need to be filled in my league. If they're interested send me their e-mails to kdavis530@yahoo.com and I'll send them the invites.
by Canadian
10 days ago

Are we jumping conclusions to soon for the 2009 World Series? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280942-conclusions-for-the-2009-world-series-we-are-jumping-them-too-soon
by Kendrick
11 days ago

Yes it's still on, I have yet to have a draft but I'm thinking about Sunday Night at 8pm et or maybe Saturday. Get back at me. I will read your article but your Hawks are winning. How many people do you have?
by Keith
12 days ago

Can the Knicks' Jared Jeffries at the very least regain some of his pride this season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279908-knicks-jared-jeffries-simply-craving-for-approval
by Craig
14 days ago

I have completely lost my patience.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278680-ny-giants-coordinators-gilbridge-sheridan-exposed

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Josh Smith Takes His Turn Leading the Atlanta Hawks to Victory

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