Michael Lee of the AJC writes that Hawks general manager Pete Babcock says he is "100 percent" responsible for the team's failures this season. But unless president Stan Kasten decides to fire him, Babcock says, he wants to try once again to rebuild a team that has won 35 percent of its games since 1999.
Going into this season, Babcock assembled what he thought would be the Hawks' first playoff team in four years. Instead, the team is 17-29 and appears headed again for a lottery pick.
"We stuck with our plan, and I was wrong -- across the board," Babcock said.
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Michael Lee of the AJC writes that when a Sept. 13 car accident left Hawks guard DerMarr Johnson with four cracked vertebrae in his neck, some thought he would never walk again.
Four months later, he is running and dunking effortlessly on the Hawks' practice court.
Johnson was told he might never play professional basketball again. How does he respond? By saying this season isn't completely out of the question.
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Jan 30, 2003 10:12 AM EST
For the first time in two years, Theo Ratliff walked into this city's First Union Arena to play a basketball game.
The Hawks center was here last season while he was mending with a broken hip socket, and late in the previous season when his wrist was in a cast. On those occasions, he was greeted warmly by fans who appreciated his work on behalf of the 76ers. But Tuesday he was the enemy, wearing a bright red uniform.
Nonetheless, Ratliff said it was nice to be back in Philadelphia.
"I'm sure everybody is looking forward to me coming back there, and I've got a lot of love when I've come back here in civilian clothes," Ratliff said.
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Hawks Jan 2003 Archive
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| Jan 30, 2003
As the Sixers continue the ups-and downs of an inconsistent season, Larry Brown may be contemplating getting off the ride.
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| Jan 29, 2003
According to the AJC's Jeff Denberg, even with the recent improvement in the Hawks' performance, general manager Pete Babcock continues to pursue deals in advance of the Feb.
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| Jan 29, 2003
When is an injured player who may never play again a valuable trade asset? In the luxury tax era of the NBA.
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| Jan 21, 2003
Don't expect to see the same Atlanta Hawks this time next month.
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| Jan 20, 2003
WARNING! The following contains frank discussion about the Atlanta Hawks.
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 20, 2003
In what is fast becoming the most disheartening season of their miserable four years in beautiful Philips Arena, the Hawks reached another low point Monday.
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| Jan 18, 2003
Michael Lee of the AJC writes that Spurs guard Steve Smith knows the Hawks are struggling and feels he can give them what they need.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 18, 2003
Forty-nine seconds.
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| Jan 16, 2003
The NBA announced that Memphis Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol, the 2002 NBA got milk? Rookie of the Year, and Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, the first overall selection in the 2002 NBA Draft, lead a list of 18 players selected to play in the 2003 got milk? Rookie Challenge on NBA All-Star Saturday, February 8 in Atlanta’s Philips Arena.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 16, 2003
Alan Henderson made his third start of the season Wednesday, in what has become a revolving-door position under Hawks coach Terry Stotts.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 16, 2003
The beast was born here.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 14, 2003
Before the game, Hawks coach Terry Stotts spoke of "killing that road monkey," addressing his team's 10-game slide away from Philips Arena.
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| Jan 14, 2003
Michael Hunt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes that there may already be a winner determined in the preseason trade which saw Milwaukee exchange Glenn Robinson with the Hawks' Toni Kukoc.
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| Jan 13, 2003
Bulls forward Marcus Fizer could have been a New York Knick only months ago writes Marc Berman of the New York Post, but Knicks GM Scott Layden passed on adding a $3 million salary without giving up one.
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Jason Walker/RealGM | Jan 11, 2003
After a win, you can catch many teams talking afterwards about individual performances, statistical achievements, and the like.
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Michael Lee/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 11, 2003
Steve Francis dribbled right and Hawks point guard Mike Wilks gently nudged him, triggering yet another whistle from referee Tom Donaghy.
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 11, 2003
Asked before the game to answer a question in English, Houston's bright young rookie center Yao Ming said, "No.
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| Jan 7, 2003
The effects of the Lon Kruger era are just beginning to be understood, and at a glance, it looks like the last two and one half seasons have been for naught.
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 5, 2003
Would the Hawks trade point guard Jason Terry if it would improve the team? General manager Pete Babcock said yes Sunday.
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Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 5, 2003
Would the Hawks trade point guard Jason Terry if it would improve the team? General manager Pete Babcock said yes Sunday.
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| Jan 5, 2003
For two seasons, it has played out like a cliffhanger and with all the discussion of a whodunit.
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| Jan 5, 2003
According to Peter Vecsey of the New York Post the changes in Atlanta have not stopped with the firing of ex-coach Lon Krueger.
