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I am a sports blogger that likes to write about Fantasy Football and the NBA. My dream job is to be an NBA General Manager, Scout, or Player Personnel Director. Some of my sports' favorites are the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Hawks, Larry Bird, Kevin Garnett, Dwayne Wade, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, and Mel Blount. You can follow me on Twitter @sportsbender.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 28: NBA basketball player Speedy Claxton attends the T-Mobile Basketball's Rising Stars Celebration at Tao Restaurant on June 28, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for T-Mobile)

10 Observations From the Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Game

Published 4 days ago
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 28: Marvin Williams #24 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a three-point basket against Dahntay Jones #1 of the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena on October 28, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards: Key Matchups

Published 10 days ago
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ATLANTA - APRIL 28: Forward Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks brings the ball upcourt in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Philips Arena on April 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks beat the Celtics 97-92 to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2. 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 Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

How the Atlanta Hawks Will Win 55 Games

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ATLANTA - MAY 09: Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Zydrunas Ilgauskas #11 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 9, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Joe Johnson Turns Down Extension Offer From the Atlanta Hawks

Published about 1 month ago
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Atlanta Hawks (36),
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Basketball (12),
Preview/Prediction (11),
NBA Southeast (9)

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Rod Woodson, Dwayne Wade, Larry Bird
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
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by Keith
4 days ago

Guess Hughes Back? See what I think about the comeback of Larry Hughes.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284137-guess-hughes-back-larry-hughes-efficient-play-sparking-the-knicks
by Josh
about 1 month ago

Hey Jack,

Heard you were a big fan of the Hawks. Was wondering if you're capable of starting a blog about the Hawks with Fanball.com Sports Network. You get paid with the company and they are affiliated with NBC Sports. I have a Grizzlies blog with them. If you want to join, email Bryan Douglass at bpdouglass@gmail.com
by Ricky
about 1 month ago

I wrote this one for the site... i hope you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255977-bleacherreport-my-hero?just_published=1
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Jack, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Jamaal
3 months ago

Hey, could you let me know what you think of my newest article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232323-heavens-kevin-welcome-to-star-dome-durant
by Anthony
3 months ago

Here is my preview of the Atlanta Hawks 2009-2010 schedule with ten intriguing matchups and final season predictions. Feel free to have a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231232-atlanta-hawks-2009-2010-intriguing-schedule-matchups
by Aaron
3 months ago

seeing how you somewhat like basketball
check my latest article out..
comments and criticism is welcome

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225759-the-nba-peak-pt-i-top-five-players-past-their-prime
by MR.
3 months ago

Here's my 2nd article, tell me what you think? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221616-call-911-june-25th-the-golden-state-warriors-robbed-by-atlanta-hawks
by Chase
3 months ago

Hey Jack,

I just published an article about Dwyane Wade leaving Converse to sign with Team Jordan. What does this mean for Converse and Team Jordan? Is this just a business move, or could Wade be planning on being in Chicago soon? Check out my article if you get the chance, comments/feedback are always appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220224-d-wade-leaves-converse-to-join-team-jordan-hint-he-is-going-to-chicago
by Chase
4 months ago

Hey John. I have just wrote and published an article about the Atlanta Hawks re-signing Mike Bibby and Zaza, and also what they should do about Marvin Williams and Flip Murray. I would appreciate to hear your thoughts on it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214576-hawks-re-sign-mike-bibby-and-zaza-what-about-williams-and-flip-murray
by Heath
5 months ago

Here is a little article about Josh Smith I would like to see what you have to say.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193301-josh-smith-why-is-smith-letting-his-talent-go-to-waste-in-atlanta
by T.W.
5 months ago

check out my latest article,The NBA is really getting soft and its a shame

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176788-the-nba-is-becoming-soft-the-thing-i-fear-the-most

let me know what you think thanks
by Aaron
6 months ago

Jack-

How are you? My name is Aaron Torres and I am a contributor here at the Bleacher Report.

After watching the Hawks and finding them utterly compelling television, I've been compelled (as a non-fan) to write a huge column on them. Here is the link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170397-a-night-of-basketball-with-the-nbas-most-exciting-team-atlanta-hawks

If you like the article, please feel free to share it with friends and the entire Atlanta Hawks community.

Thanks for your time.

Aaron Torres
by Andrew
6 months ago

I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge
by T.W.
6 months ago

Hey, i just finished up a piece about the knicks who keep getting scored on so easily

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155668-the-most-azazing-scoring-performance-of-year-new-york-knicks

check it out when you get a chance....thanks

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