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Back to the Future in Atlanta?The Hawks search for a coaching candidate could lead them back to the past. One-time Hawks head coach Mike Fratello is reportedly a candidate to fill the head coaching position. Billy Knight, speaking publicly for the first time about the vacant job, implied that the interview process could be a long one. Many of the top prospects seem to be assistant or associate head coaches around the league. Fratello, who is game analyst for TNT, spent seven years on the sidelines in Atlanta. Via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Dwight Howard to Live with RelativeDwight Howard’s older cousin, Kevin Samples, told the lottery-pick-to-be "he ain't ready for this." Howard, 18, is in fact likely to be the first or second player chosen on the June 24 Draft. And with this comes instant stardom, attention, and unwanted distractions. Howard’s parents have decided that their son will live with a relative at least for the first two years, and Samples is ready to take on the job. This is becoming common practice in the NBA as the average age of Draft entries drops. Chris Bosh lived with a cousin last year. LeBron James lives with an uncle. Samples is 24 and will help Howard manage his calendar, clear his life of trouble, and ease his transition to the life of professional basketball. Via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution General Basketball, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback MacLeod Wants Hawks JobNuggets associate head coach John MacLeod will have two days of interviews with the Atlanta Hawks, starting today, MacLeod told the media. He could fill the Hawks’ head coaching vacancy. "I'm excited about it," MacLeod said. "I think it could be a good situation." According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mavericks assistant Del Harris interviewed for the job on Monday and Sonics assistant Dwane Casey will interview this week. MacLeod spent the past few days reading up on the Hawks’ organization and said he’s "got a good line on them." MacLeod told the media that he is ready to start the process. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Hawks May 2004 Archive
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