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03 ENTERTAINMENT’NiqueattheMovies

05 MP3PLAYLISTMarvinWilliams

07 VIDEOGAMEREVIEW JeffTeaguereviews“Brink”

08 WHEELSAudiA8

10 FASHIONISTAwithRyanCameron

13 BYTHENUMBERS

14 JEFFTEAGUEISZEROEDIN

16 HINRICHISTOUGHENOUGH

18 PACHULIAPLAYINGHISROLE

25 HAWKSINTHECOMMUNITY

29 JOSHSMITHISCRAZYLIGHT

32 FITNESS&TRAINING TrainingTechandGadgets

35 CHEFBRADLEY’SRECIPE CrabPotPie

36 ONTHEBACKPAGE withHawksHeadCoach,LarryDrew

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’ve always had a soft spot for Westerns, and one of my favorites of all time is the original “True Grit,” made in 1969. I may not remember the first time I saw it (I’m sure I was a kid), but I’ve seen it many times throughout my life, and will still try to catch it whenever I can. Put simply, John Wayne was a bad dude and a true American original, and this film is him at his best. In fact, his performance earned him his only Academy Award — amazing since he made over 250 movies in his career.

The plot is a classic Western theme which takes place in the late 1800s in Arkansas. A farmer named Frank Ross is murdered by his farmhand Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey), and Ross’ 14-year-old daughter Mattie (Kim Darby) vows to avenge his death by finding Chaney and bringing him to jus-tice. She hires an old U.S. Marshal named Rooster Cogburn (played by Wayne, complete with an eye patch) because she believes he has “true grit.” So they head into Oklahoma where they are joined by a Texas Ranger named La Boeuf (played by Glen Campbell), who hopes to collect his own reward. Eventually, Cogburn and La Boeuf join forces to hunt down Chaney, and the determined Mattie insists on coming along.

Through several plot twists and turns the three continue their pursuit, and we see some of the most memorable scenes of that era, while a couple of the most tremendous actors of all time grace the screen: Robert Duvall (who plays Lucky Ned Pepper, a gang leader who tries to help Chaney) and Dennis Hopper (as Moon, a horse thief). Without giving away the ending, as with most Westerns, the bad guys get what’s coming to them!

A sequel to “True Grit” was made in 1975, and included Wayne and Katharine Hepburn. Then in 2010, the Coen brothers remade the original, with a strong cast including Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges and Josh Brolin. While the remake was pretty good, nothing will ever measure up to the original. You can’t mess with The Duke.

DUKING IT OUTby Dominique Wilkins

360 staff reviews “True Grit” (2010)

A NEW CLASSIC

When the announcement was made that there was going to be a rehash of “True Grit,” I was, like a lot of people, skeptical. John Wayne is an icon of American Westerns, so replacing The Duke with The Dude was going to be a tough sell. Still, the Coen brothers have a good track record (“No Country for Old Men,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” etc.), so I decided to give it a fair shot. Less than ten minutes in, I’m glad I did. While the plot is the same, the new version bears little resemblance to the John Wayne classic. The storyline is consistent with the original, but stays closer in keeping with the original novel. The film focuses less on slovenly, ornery Marshal Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), and more on headstrong, tough-as-nails teenager Mattie Ross. As Ross, 13-year-old newcomer Hailee Steinfeld steals the show and drives the movie scene after scene. Her performance also merited the newcomer a well-deserved Academy Award nomination.

Behind Steinfeld and Bridges lies an incredible supporting cast, including Matt Damon as the arrogant Texas ranger along for the hunt, a ruthless Barry Pepper playing Lucky Ned Pepper, and Josh Brolin as the remorseless killer of Ross’ father. I agree with Dominique that you can’t beat The Duke. But whether you favor the original or the remake, neither will disappoint. While vastly different in many ways, they both deliver a solid story, top-notch acting and a brilliant Western.

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Young Jeezy, “Soul Survivor”

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Kanye West, “Heartless”

Tank, “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

Lupe Fiasco, “The Show Goes On”

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A FRESH APPROACH Basketball is a team sport. No matter how good an individual player is, the only way to pull off a win is for the team to come together and play as one. In the world of video games, that philosophy doesn’t always seem to apply, especially with first-person shooters. In that respect, “Brink” is a real game-changer.

“Brink” is set in a floating city called The Ark in the not-too-distant future. The Ark has become overcrowded and on the edge of collapse. At the start of the game, you’re given the option to pick sides — either with the security force trying to protect The Ark, or as a member of the resistance that is fighting to take control of it. As deep and well-written as the plot is, it also doesn’t lock you into a storyline that holds your hand as you play through.

Whichever side you pick, you and your team are given eight specific missions to complete in order to achieve your objective. Each team member can have specific skills or tools to make every team member important in their own way. Based on the class and abilities that you set, one player might be better at hacking a computer terminal, while another might be defusing bombs. In a genre that gets really caught up in kill/death ratios and individual performance, playing a game that puts this kind of emphasis on team play is refreshing, and sets “Brink” apart from similar games on the market.

It’s not completely “all for one, and one for all,” though. The level of player custom-ization this game offers is unreal. The character you create has a nearly endless set of options to choose from in terms of appearance alone. Clothing, hair color, complexion, build, weapons and a slew of other options can all be changed to suit you to an extent that has to be seen to be believed.

No matter what team you fight for, and however you choose to play, “Brink” will give you a unique gaming experience that you’re sure to enjoy.

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It’s hard to help feeling like a big shot when slipping behind the wheel of Audi’s newest luxury sedan. In this highly competitive group of high-class, high-end autos that includes the 7-series, LS460 and the Jaguar XJ, Audi’s designers have stepped up their game with the introduction of the 2011 A8.

While bearing a family resemblance to previous incarnations, this year’s A8 has been completely rethought and re-executed down to the bare bones. The 2011 now rides on a wide, light-weight aluminum spaceframe, a feature that Audi has been refining and incorporating more and more over recent years. Even the familiar front grille, now a signature feature across the current line of Audis, has been given a minor facelift to even bet-ter fit the front end.

Laying behind the Audi grille just under the hood is impressive 372-hp V-8, a slight jolt of power over the already-impressive current model. Even with the power boost and standard all-wheel drive, the car is anything but a gas guzzler, as the A8 is managed by a meticulously crafted eight-speed automatic transmission that cranks out as much as 23 miles per gallon. It’s treat enough to be able to drive the A8, but to be able to make it from Midtown to Savannah and back on a single tank is phenomenal.

One more reason to not want to step outside the car is the expertly designed interior. The high-end, high quality materials used throughout are indicative of what Audi owners have come to expect, with a few clever new additions. The T-handle shift lever is one of the first and most noticeable additions, giving a nautical feel to the controls of the A8.

More significant is the overhaul of Audi’s Multi Media Interface (MMI) info and entertainment system. In addition to the familiar knob input, there is also a touchpad system, allowing for hand-written spelling of commands and gestures. So the next time you need directions to Philips Arena, instead of typing and scrolling, you can simply spell out “Philips Arena” as your destination, allowing you to keep your focus on the road without missing a single turn on your way to the game.

Other notable interior features include available massaging seats, ambient LED lighting, and stylish pop-up Bang & Olufsen speak-ers that, combined with available noise-reducing window glass, ensure a driving experience that insulates you from the hectic streets as soon as you close the door.

As mentioned, the luxury sedan market is a field of quality competitors, all clamoring uphill toward the top spot on a long list. With the introduction of the A8, Audi is once again confidently and quickly sidestepping them all and making a beeline in that direction.

Completely rethoughtand re-executed down to the bare bones.

WHEELS: The 2011 Audi A8 by Cliff Lummus

NEW FRONT GRILLE CRAFTED LEATHER INTERIOR CUSTOM DRIVER SETTINGS


Completely rethoughtand re-executed down to the bare bones.

MULTI MEDIA INTERFACE (MMI) 372-HP V-8 POP-UP BANG & OLUFSEN SPEAKERS

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372-HP V-8 POWER AND PERFORMANCE

Top Speed 130 MPH

Horsepower 372 hp @ 6800 RPM

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ifeinthemediaspotlightmeansalwaysknowingwheretobe, whattosayandwhattowear.RyanCameronknowsthatbetterthanmost.AnAtlantastapleontelevision,radioandfilm,HawksfansknowRyanasthemanbehindthemicatPhilipsArena,wherehehasservedastheHawksPublicAddressAnnouncerforsevenseasons.Inthoseyears,he’salsobecomeknownthroughoutthecityforhiskeensenseofstyleandhisabilitytostayonthecuttingedgeofmen’sfashion.

ForRyan,clothingchoiceisneveranarbitrarydecision.Agoodchoicedirectlyaffectsthekindofattentionandfeedbackapersongets,andinturncanboosttheirconfidence.Thatconfidence,hesays,isimperative.“Theysayallthetime‘youwearthesuit;don’tletthesuitwearyou.’”

Lookingcomfortableinyourownskinisofteneasiersaidthandone,though,andRyanwillbethefirsttotellyouthateventhesmallestdetailscometobear.“Ithinkstyleinfluencesyourpersonality,beitwhatkindofpocketsquareyouwanttowear,orevenacertainkindofsock.”It’sthoselittlesignaturepiecesthathesayscanmakeorbreakagreatlook.“Ialwayssaythatifyou’regoingtowearatailoredsuit,youhavegottohaveapocket square.Nothingsaysthatyouforgotsomethingmoresothanwalkingoutwitha200threadcountsuitwithoutapocketsquaretoaccentthat.Thattomeisadefiniteno-no.”Animportantoneofthose“signaturepieces”formenisthewatch,andRyanisalwaysonthelookoutfornewadditionstohisgrowingcollection.“Ialwaystrytofindawatchthathassomethingthatmakesmefeelunique.Afteryougetthepocketsquare,thetie,thesocksandtherighttypeofshoes,thewatchhastobethatpiecethatcomplementsitall.”

Tiesareanotherhugedecisioninputtingtogetherasuccessfulsuit,downtothecolor,materialandevenwhichknottotie.Withanalmostinfinitenumberofchoicesandcombinations,Ryansimplifiesthechoiceoftiebystickingtooneclearrule.“Forme,ithastobeacontrastbutalsoacomplement.”Thisalsoappliestoshoes,whichshouldadddistinctiontothesuitwithoutdistractingfromit.AndaccordingtoRyan,nomatterhowsharp,theyshouldalwayswearwell,too.“Amanshouldnothavetotakeoffhisshoesattheendofthenightandsoakhisfeet.”

Findingthoseinterestingfinishingtouchesisahobbyinandofitself,andonethatRyanlovestoindulgewhentraveling.“Whenwegoontripsandfamilyoutings,wealwaystrytogetintothevintageorboutiqueplacestofindstuff.Thereisalwayssomegreatantiqueplacethatwillhavesomeuniquecufflinkorsomethingsimilar.”

Withtrendsandstylesconstantlyshifting,stayingabreastcanbechallenging,andRyanfindsthatthebestwaytokeepupistobewillingtotakeadvice.“Whenyouhavesomebodythatisyourfashiongo-to,youwanttogettheiropinionoreventakethemshoppingwithyou.”“Alongwiththat,youmighthaveatailorthatwantstoupdateyourstyleorbringyouuptospeedonalotofdifferentthingsthatyoumaynotnecessarilyhaveinformationon,soI’malwaysopentosuggestion.”

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On game nights when he’s mostly behind the mic, those choices still matter. “At the games, you learn that even when not doing starting intros at center court, the scorer’s table still remains a focal point of anything happening in the game, and you’re still going to be seen on camera. So I try to make sure that even when I’m sitting behind the scorer’s table to always at least have on a nice collared shirt.”

Even when going casual, Ryan puts as much thought into t-shirts and jeans as he does a suit and tie. “I’ve always been a fan of vintage t-shirts because I try to go out and get the softer cottons. Comfort is important because I know I may have to have those clothes on for long stretches of time. If you’re traveling and have to sit for four or five hours on a plane, it makes a big difference. And since I may have to go from work to doing an appearance, they also have to look good. ”

Comfort, quality and style are all key factors in choosing the right clothes, regardless of the occasion. Each item is an outward statement about who you are and your personali-ty. And with a personality as sharp as Ryan’s, you can be sure each of those statements will pack a punch.

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By Jon Cooper

JEFF TEAGUE CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW HAWKS FANS THAT HE’S THE REAL DEAL.


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nhisfirsttwoseasonswiththe AtlantaHawks,JeffTeaguehas shownhimselftobeanythingbuttheprototypicalloud,flashypointguard.

He’smorequietandreserved,muchinthemoldofMikeBibby,whoservedashismentorformostofthelasttwoseasons.

LookinTeague’seyeswhenhe’sonthecourtandyou’llfindaneeriecalmnessasifcalculatinghisnextmove.Iftherehadn’talreadybeenaguardnicknamed“Sleepy,”thatnicknamemightfit.AswithformerAll-StarEric“Sleepy”Floyd,Teague’seyesbeliehislightning-likequicknessinthemovehe’sabouttomake,whetherit’stakingittotherimorzippingapasstoateammate.

Forthemajorityofthe2010-11seasonandpostseasontherewaslittleopportunitytoseeTeagueperform,unlessyoucaughthiminpractice.

ThatchangedduringtheEasternConfer-enceSemifinals.Theformerfirst-roundpickinthe2009Draft(19thoverall)showedhecouldnotonlyhandlerunningtheshowundertheharshestspotlight,butthathecouldthriveinit.Itwastheopportunityhe’dbeenwaitingfor.

“IfeltIcouldplay,”saidTeague,whoturned23onJune10.“It’sjustbeendifficultbecausewe’vehadsomanyveteranguards.Opportunitycamethisseasonforme.”

ItofficiallyarrivedlateinthefourthquarterofGame6oftheEasternConferenceFirstRoundagainstOrlando.KirkHinrich,anotherveteranpointguard,acquiredforBibbyatthetradedeadlinespecificallyforthePlayoffs,injuredhisrighthamstringafterhittinganoff-balancerunnerinthelane.Theexhilarationofthatshot,whichhelpedburyOrlando,wouldbeshort-livedfor

Atlanta,asHinrichwouldbeforcedtositouttheentireChicagoseries.

ItwastimeforTeaguetoshine.After141regular-seasonand15playoffgames(includingallbut9:25oftheOrlandoseries)spentprimarilysittingandwaitingforhischance,theheadcoachwascallinghisname.

Teaguewasmagnificent.HehelpedorchestrateaGame1103-95upsetinChicago.Allserieslong,Teaguewenthead-to-headwiththeunstoppableNBAMVPDerrickRose,matchinghiminintensityandspeedaslongashecould.Heaveraged14.8points(thatincludesaninjury-hamperedfour-pointperformanceinGame6),shot53.7percent,contributed25assistsandonlycommittedseventurnovers.

“Ialwayssaid[hisplay]neversurprised

me,”saidHawksshootingguardJoeJohnson.“Playingpick-upballwithhiminthesummerandthenpractice,I’veseenflashesofwhathecoulddo.Hecameoutanddisplayedthatinthisseries.”

TheinjurybugcaughtupinGame6,asTeaguewouldenduphurtingbothwristsonaplaywherehe,ironically,wastryingtocushionhimselfwhilefall-ingtothefloor.Whilehecouldn’tfullyusehiswrists,hewasnevershortonheart,returningtothegameandtoughingitout.

TheHawkssuccumbedtotheBullsinsix,buttheendoftheseasonwasjustthebeginningofwhatcouldbetheturningpointofTeague’scareerandhowhe’llbeperceived.

Heknowsthatwhileheshowedalotintheseries,hestillhasalotmorelefttoprove.

“Thatwasagoodjumpstart,butyoucanneverbesatisfied,”saidTeague,whofinishedfourthontheteaminscoringforthePlayoffs,with11.8pointspergamewhileshooting51.4percent.“That’sthethingmydadkeepsputtinginmyear.Iplayedprettydecentbutdon’tbesatisfied.Itwasonlyforfiveorsixgames.Thereare82inaseason.I’vegottocomeoutandplayaswellasIcaneverygame.”

Johnsonbelievesthatimprovementmustcontinuethissummer.“It’sveryimportantforhimtogetbetterbecauseheisthefuture,”saidthefive-timeAll-Star.“Hebasicallymadeeverybodybelieveforreal.”

“Hegivesusadifferentlookbecausehe’ssofastandexplosivethathechangesthegamewithhisspeed,”Johnsonadded.

“He’sgooddefensively.Allhehastodooverthesummeriscontinuetogetbetter,andbuildhisconfidence.Whenyoubuildconfidenceeverythingelsefollows.”

Teaguefeelsthatconfidenceisalreadythere.

“I’vealwaysbeenconfidentinmyabilities,”hesaid.“LastyearIcameinprettyconfident,butIhadanearlyinjurythatslowedmedownalittlebit.Nextyear,I’mgoingtocomeintotrainingcampandtrytobethebestplayerthatIcanbe,dowhateverthecoachesaskofmeandtrytohelpthisteamwin.”

BeingfamiliarwithHeadCoachLarryDrew’ssystemheadingintotrainingcampshouldworktohisadvantage.

“I’malotmorecomfortablewiththesystemnow,”saidTeague.“Iknowwhattoexpect.Myfirstyear,Ihadtwodifferentcoaches.Now,knowingthatIhavethesamecoachcomingback,Iknowwhattoexpectandit’sgoingtobealoteasier.”

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“That was a good jump start, but you can never

be satisfied. That’s the thing my dad keeps putting in my ear. I played pretty

decent but don’t be satisfied.”


sascrawny10-year-oldkidgrowingupin Iowa,KirkHinrichwasalwaysfearless. Hisdad,Jim,wouldtakehimalongto practicesatSiouxCityWestHighSchool,wheretheelderHinrichservedastheteam’scoach.There,thepeskyfourth-graderneverhesitatedtotesthisskillsagainstthebigger,older,meanerhighschoolkids.Hegotknockeddownalot,buthealwaysgotbackup.

“Skill-wise,IthinkIwasjustasgood,”theconfidentHinrichsaidabouthisolderfoes.“Iwasjustlittle.”

Toearntherespectofthebiggerkids,Hinrichneverallowedhimselftobeintimidated.“Iusedtoalwaysplayagainstguystwoorthreeyearsolder,”hesaid.“Igotbeatupandpushedaroundalot.Ithinkthatjustkindofmademetough.ItwasjustoneofthosethingsthatmademebetterandhelpedmebecometheplayerIam.”

Simplyput,Hinrichdefinestoughness.

Thenow6-foot-4,190-poundguardisarelentlessdefender,thekindofplayerthatdrivesopponentscrazyandforcesopposingcoachestoschemetheiroffenseawayfromhim.He’sapest.GettingacleanlookatthebasketisnevereasywhenHinrichisinyourface.Hestillgetsknockeddown,buttruetohisupbringing,Hinrichalwaysgetsrightbackup.

AlthoughhehasonlyspentashorttimewiththeHawks,hisgrittinesshasalreadybecomeappreciatedaroundthelockerroom.

JamalCrawford,whopreviouslyplayedalongsideHinrichinChicago,toldtheAtlanta Journal-Constitutionlateintheseasonthat“Kirkistheheadofourdefense.”Inhisyearsofplayingwith(andagainst)Hinrich,Crawfordknowswhatathreathecanbeonbothendsofthecourt.“He’stheguywhomakesstuffhappenfromthestart.”

BecauseHinrichprideshimselfonhisabilitytofightthroughadversity,hisseason-endingham-stringinjuryduringthePlayoffsmadeitthatmuchhardertodealwith.EvenwhenhefelltothefloorclutchinghisleginthefinalminutesofAtlanta’sFirstRoundwinoverOrlando,Hinrichrefusedtobelievehewasdonefortheseason.

“IkeptthinkingIwouldfeelgoodenoughtogiveitatry,”Hinrichsaid.“Therealityofthesituation

yearinthePlayoffsweshowedthatwehadtheexperienceandthetalenttogetstuffdone.Wejustcouldn’tquitegetoverthathump.”

“WhenyougettotheSecondRound,thereareeightteamsleftandthey’reallverygood,”Hinrichsaid.“Wedefinitelyhadourchanceinthatseries,butwejustweren’tabletogetitdone.”There’snothingmorethatHinrichwantstodothesedaysthangoallthewayinthepostseason.Hehasfame,moneyandayoungfamily.WhatHinrichdoesn’thaveisachampionship.

“Atthispointinyourcareer,yourealizethatwinningiswhatit’sallaboutandbeinginthePlayoffsispartofwhatthat’sallabout,”Hinrichsaid.

ByjoiningtheHawks,Hinrichsaidhischancesofaddingalong-awaitedchampionshiptohisrésuméhaveimproved.

“WhenthetradehappenedIwasexcited,”hesaid.“BeingintheEasternConferencemywholecareer,playingagainsttheHawksandknowingwhatkindofteamtheyhad,IknewweweregoingtogotothePlayoffsandIwasexcitedaboutthat.Therewasaveryhighupside.”

PlanningtospendhisentiresummerrestingandhealingathishomeinChicago,Hinrichsaidhe’sanxioustoreturntohisnewteaminAtlanta.

KansasandformerNBAplayersScottSkilesandVinnyDelNegrowhilewiththeBulls,butforKirk,nothingcancomparetoplayingforJimHinrich.“CoachWilliamsdemandedalotofhisplayers,butitwasn’tthesame,”Hinrichsaid.“Havingyourdadyellingatyouisn’tthesameashavinganothercoachyellingatyou.”

Itwasn’talwayseasy,Hinrichadmits.“Mydadusedtocoachmeonmyyouthteamsanditwasalwaysabouthavingfun,”hesaid.“OnceIgottothehighschoollevel,hewasespeciallyhardonme.Ifeltlikehegotonmealotanditwasn’tjustified,butthat’sjustkindofthewayitwas.”Therewasamethodtohisfather’stoughness,Hinrichnowrealizes.“Itkindofgavemethickskintohandleanything,”hesaid.“NocoachI’veeverhadhasbeenharderonmethanmydad,soitkindofpreparedmeforcollegeandthislevel.”

Morethanproperpassingtechniquesandhowtodefendanopposingplayerinthelowpost,Hinrich’searlyplayingdayshelpedinstillaworkethicthatstillexiststoday.Andafterhismostrecentinjury,Hinrichsaidhehasbecomemoreawarethathisplayingdayswon’tgoonforever.Therefore,thesoonerhecanwinachampionship,thebetter.

“SomedayI’mnotgoingtobeabletoplay,”hesaid.“IwanttotakeadvantageofalltheopportunitiesIhavewhenIcan.”Thatnextopportunitystartswiththe2011-12seasoninAtlanta.

was,ifIwentoutthere,therewasnowayIcouldhelptheteam.Ijustwasn’tmovingwell.”

“Asbadasyouwanttobeoutthereandasmuchasyourmindtellsyoutotry,itwasprettyclearthatIwasn’tgoingtobeableto,”hesaid.“Ididn’twanttogooutthereandbealiability.”

HinrichwasneverabletogetbackonthefloorforAtlanta’sSecondRoundseriesagainsttheChicagoBulls,theteamthatdraftedhimoutoftheUniversityofKansasin2003.Withouttheirstart-ingguard,AtlantaonceagainfellintheSecondRound.ItwasadefeatthatnowfuelsHinrichandhisteammatesfortheupcomingseason.

“Ourfocusrightnowistomakethatnextstep,”saidHinrich,whoaveraged10.2pointsand4assistspergamelastseason.“We’vebeentothesecondroundforthreestraightyears.This

“I’mveryexcitedtobehereforthewholeyearnow,”hesaid.“Tohaveafulltrainingcamp,I’llbemorecomfortablewithwhatwe’redoing.Ithinkitwillbenefitmeandhopefullybenefittheteamalotaswell.”

Comingoffofaninjury,HinrichsaidtherearealsootherunexpectedbenefitstoplayinginthewarmAtlantaclimateasopposedtochillyChicago.“ObviouslyIliketheAtlantaweather,”hesaid.“ItseemslikewhenIwakeup,mybodyalwaysfeelsalotbetterthanwhenI’minChicago.”BeforeendingupinChicago,thecityinwhichHinrichnowcallshomewithhiswifeJill,daughterKenzieandtwoboxerdogs,hefirsthadtogetpasthisfather’shighschoolplayers.

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Knowing that you can’t push a team around in the postseason gives an opponent something to think about. Pushing, shoving, diving on the floor, fighting for positioning, all while exhibiting a bit of nastiness, are attributes that show an opponent that you mean business in playoff basketball. One man cannot do it alone, but there is a man who takes pride in ensuring that the Hawks will have a person that constantly helps send that message in the postseason, and takes great pride in doing so.

The Hawks traveled deeper into the Playoffs this season than any Atlanta squad in 23 years and did so by defying the predictions of the experts and pundits. Naysayers proclaimed the Hawks were no match for the Orlando Magic in the First Round — then said the Hawks would be swept by Chicago in the Second — both would be untrue. Pachulia took exception and made yet another indelible mark on his career in a Hawks uniform, providing rebounds, intensity and attitude that made the Hawks tough to beat every night on the floor.

Delivering a message is a necessary role in Pachulia’s line of business. He has to bang with the largest and most aggressive people on the court, as well as deal with skilled big men that have major impact on a game. This year Pachulia showed that he is not only a huge piece of the Hawks’ success, but an essential cog in providing energy for the Hawks in their postseason run. When many said the Hawks would not be able to win even one game against their adversaries, he stood tall against the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls. The Hawks were ready from the first tip of the Playoffs and so was Pachulia.

It’s not by accident that number 27 is prepared and energized when the postseason rolls around. He works hard off of the court, not only on his low-post moves and free throws after practice, but constantly hitting the weight room ensur-ing he is in tip top shape for playoff battles. “It helped a lot especially knowing that in the first

round I would be facing Dwight Howard, it was key to be sharp, in shape and to be solid,” Pachulia said. “Working on my upper-body helped me deal with a really strong guy and my hard work in the gym helped my team this year.”

Being physical is not the only facet of Pachulia’s game that made a difference this postseason. He made an impact in the minds of his opponents as soon as he hit the floor, drawing offensive fouls, verbally sparring with opposing players, and even getting guys to lose their cool and dislike the lovable giant. “I don’t like him,” Magic Guard Jason Richardson said after mixing it up with Pachulia and getting thrown out of Game 4 in the First Round.

It was clear Pachulia got under the skin of Magic players and their head coach Stan Van Gundy with his aggressiveness and gamesmanship in the series. Accused of being a “flopper” and even a “hatchet man” for his hard fouls, Pachulia clearly was an irritant to his division foe and laughed off the name-calling, wearing it as a badge of honor. “It was clear I was getting to those guys, I think their coach was defending his players because he didn’t say that Howard was committing offensive fouls or using his elbows, and you can’t flop on Howard as he will dunk on you if you hit the floor on purpose.”

Likewise, shrugging off the thought of being a dirty player, Pachulia adamantly believes that hard fouls are a necessity in the postseason. “I have too much respect for this game and for my peers to go out and try to hurt someone, but giving hard fouls is the right way to play and is the right thing to do, so I do it.”

A blast from the past showed up again this season inside the Highlight Factory as Pachulia used his head (literally) to make a statement. Back in 2008 Celtics star Kevin Garnett hit Pachulia in the chest with an elbow after a whistle and Pachulia immediately responded, getting right in the face of the Boston enforcer and head-butting

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him, in effect standing up to the proverbial bully. A legend was born in Atlanta.

This year after taking an elbow from Howard dur-ing a play, Pachulia expressed his displeasure to the officials. Richardson jumped in the face of Pachulia, to which the big man from Tbilisi responded by head-butting the Magic wingman. Both men were tossed from the game and would miss Game 5 of the series. “I never go out and look for a fight, but I will not back down if you get into my face,” Pachulia said. “Emotions are a part of the game. It made me sick to miss the next game and not be on the floor with my teammates.”

Being a tough competitor runs through the veins of Pachulia as the son of two former athletes. His father, David, was a champion Greco-Roman wrestler and his mother, Marina, was a talented basketball player who saw a future for her son on the hardwood. His parents had discussions about which sport a young Zaza should invest his time. His mother won. While Zaza said his mother recognized that his talents were better suited for basketball, the lessons he learned from his father stay with him today. “He set the tone. To be strong and to protect the family, and I try to do that every time I’m on the floor with my teammates.”

Pachulia believes the future for the Hawks is bright and looks forward to making an even deeper run in the Playoffs next year. He thinks

after the style of play the team displayed this postseason, the Hawks could have a recipe for improving, but says that the players will be responsible for executing and showing a collective toughness to get better. “You can’t really learn how to be tough and coaches can’t teach you how to be tough. If you don’t have it,

you just don’t have it. We have it, and just need to make sure we bring it every night.”

The Hawks have a big man that comes alive for the NBA’s second season and relishes the opportunity and the role he plays on his team. A fan favorite whether starting or coming off the bench, Pachulia’s minutes are neither wasted on the floor nor unappreciated by his teammates and fans. His ability to turn it up a notch this year and in postseasons past has provided the team with an enforcer that opponents have to respect when the Playoffs come around.

Twenty years from now, Hawks fans will remember Zaza Pachulia for his hustle, rebounding, technical fouls, backbone, aggressiveness and fight that he brought to the court in postsea-son games. He wants to do something special with the Hawks. He believes the team is on the doorstep of doing amazing things and would love to be remembered for his contributions. “I want people to like me as a person and to respect me as a person. Basketball has allowed people to get to know me and it has been a great opportunity to be in that situation.”

His passion for the game and willingness to stand up for the Hawks against tough opponents has garnered him that respect, and will again for postseasons to come.

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ortheirannualcalendarphotoshoot,Andiandtherest oftheAtlantaHawksCheerleadersventuredouttothefoothillsoftheBlueRidgeMountainstothebeautifulBarnsleyGardensResortinnorthGeorgia.

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InAndi’sshoot,thesportingstorelayoutalsoprovedtobeanopportunityforhertopaytributetoaclosefamilymember.Andichosethecamouflageprintswimsuitanddogtagsforhermother,whoisaproudmemberoftheUSmilitary.AstudentatGeorgiaMilitaryCollegeherself,Andihasalwayslookeduptohermother,andwantedtoshowappreciationbothforherandallthosewhoserve.

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A BIG ASSISTAl Horford was the recipient of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for March in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work. This marks Horford’s second NBA Cares Community Assist Award, following an honor in 2008. The All-Star was presented with the award during the Hawks’ final regular season home game by Bob Wil-liams, President, Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena.

The NBA honored the center-forward in part for what he did to support relief efforts in Japan and the Pacific region following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11. Horford donated a total of $23,000 to Direct Relief International following his pledge of $1,000 for every point he scored during the Hawks game on March 26. He also appeared on CNN and encouraged viewers nationwide to support the much-needed relief efforts.

“It’s a blessing to be an NBA player and to be in a position to help other people,” Horford said. “It makes me happy to know that I’ve been able to impact people’s lives. I’m committed to giving back to the community and will con-tinue to do whatever I can to help people in need.”

Passionate about giving back to children and being a positive role model, Horford regularly supports Hawks’ community outreach programs, most recently serving as a judge and sponsor for the team’s annual Read to Achieve Essay Contest. He later visited the young winner at his school where he joined him for breakfast and hosted an anti-bullying rally for the student body. Horford also coordinates his own outreach efforts through Al’s Amigos, a program that provides underprivileged kids and families with everything from Hawks tickets to holiday parties. A native of the Dominican Republic, Horford also supports Atlanta-area Hispanic youth organizations, including the Sandy Springs Mission and La Amistad.

As an NBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient, Horford received the David Robinson Plaque with the inscription, “Following the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson who improved the community piece by piece.” In addition, the NBA donated $5,000 on Horford’s behalf to the Sandy Springs Mission.

JASON COLLIER MEMORIAL TROPHYPrior to the April 5 game, forward Marvin Williams was awarded the Jason Collier Memorial Trophy by the Hawks for his dedication to community service. Williams also won the trophy during the 2007-08 season.

The Jason Collier Memorial Trophy, in honor of the late Hawks center who passed away in 2005, is presented annually to the individual who best exemplifies the characteristics Collier displayed off the court as a community ambassador.

A frequent participant in community and charitable endeavors throughout his six seasons with the Hawks, Williams currently serves on the Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Honorary Board, and is a spokesperson for the organization’s “r-Word” campaign. In addition to making an annual donation to SOGA, last September he hosted a charity bowling event which helped raise $6,000 for the organization.

Especially active during the holiday season, Williams hosted the fifth annual “Flicks & Kicks” event, treating children to dinner and a movie, and passing out gifts. The Hawks forward also purchased gifts for disadvantaged people as part of the Hawks Adopt-a-Family program, and made a monetary donation to Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless.

Additionally, Williams treated a number of area youth groups to tickets for home games and frequently participates in post-game meet and greets with community organizations.

PLAYER ASSIST PROGRAMThrough the generous donations of Joe Johnson, Al Horford, Josh Smith and Marvin Williams, the Hawks provided 115 tickets to community groups for every home game this season. By season’s end almost 5,000 youth experienced an NBA game because of their contribution.

Six-year-old Braydon, a client of HOPE Atlanta tells us, “When I went to the basketball game I got to watch Josh slam dunk the ball. When I am big like him I want to be able to do that. It was so cool and the basketball players are so big. My mommy said if I eat my broccoli I can be big like them!” Ed Powers, Executive Director of HOPE Atlanta adds, “To see the excitement on the children’s faces is priceless. We are lucky to have such a wonderful partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, and knowing the players enjoy giving back to their community makes me proud to be a Hawks fan.”

WHY BULLY FREE IS THE WAY TO BEAtlanta Hawks All-Star big man Al Horford joined Dante’ Graydon for breakfast at Susie B. Atkinson Elementary School (in Griffin) on March 3, before taking part in an anti-bullying pep rally. Graydon was selected as the Grand Prize winner of the “Why Bully Free Is The Way To Be” Essay Contest, which asked students to write about the dangers of bullying. Horford and Graydon also distributed breakfast (courtesy of Chick-fil-A®) to the fifth-grader’s home room class. The contest was held as part of the Read to Achieve program presented by Philips.

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SEEING GREENThe Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena are committed to taking a “LEED” role around sustainability issues. In 2009, Philips Arena became the first NBA arena to achieve LEED certification for an existing facility. Two years later, the organization remains committed to green efforts through Follow Our LEED: Scoring for Sustainability.

E-CYCLING: In partnership with Georgia’s Own and Creative Recycling, the Hawks held an electronics recycling drive on April 5. The results were impres-

sive. Nearly 4,300 items weighing 1,205 pounds were collected and kept out of landfills.

TREES FOR THREES: In partnership with The Home Depot®, a donation was made to Trees Atlanta for every Hawks three-pointer during the regular season and then some. All totaled, a check for $10,000 was awarded and that equals a lot of trees.

GREEN TEAM: In an effort to help educate and remind fans about the role they can play in recycling, a Green Team walked up and down the aisles

during the April 5 game to collect plastic bottles and cups from fans. The effort was sponsored by Waste Management.

COMMUNITY MULCHING PROJECT: Kirk Hinrich, Jason Collins and Pape Sy joined staff volunteers from the Hawks, Philips Arena, The Home Depot® and Trees Atlanta for a tree mulching project in and around Vine City. Atlanta has lost 65 percent of its tree cover since the mid-’70s and since 1985, Trees Atlanta has planted and distributed more than 75,000 trees.

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METRO REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTEREtan Thomas, Josh Smith, Jamal Crawford and Marvin Williams visited with youth from the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center (Metro RYDC) on March 9. Metro RYDC provides temporary, secure care and supervision to youths who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by a juvenile court. When asked why Etan wanted to speak to this group he said, “It’s something I have a passion for because this is a group that a lot of people give up on. A lot of people don’t want to take the time to really help them.” Etan spoke to the youth about his background and also recited several pieces of his original poetry. “A lot of people make mistakes and bad choices, but they have a chance where they can get out and get on the right track, they can make the right decisions to better their lives.” said Etan.

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CRAZY LIGHTSince signing Hawks forward Josh Smith to an endorsement deal shortly after the Hawks drafted him in the 2004 NBA Draft, adidas® has taken on the challenge of creating a specific shoe to fit his aggressive style of play.

After two years of research, testing and design, the company unveiled their newest creation that was pre-launched and showcased by J-Smoove during the 2011 NBA Playoffs. The shoe is called “adiZero Crazy Light,” and is actually a new version of Smith’s previous shoe.

Elysia Davis, a Basketball Sport Researcher on the adidas Innovation Team in Portland, Oregon, provided an understandable explanation of the design process.

“It was about a two-year process. We started by looking at movements very relevant to Josh Smith,” explained Davis. “We looked at his ‘V’ cut, his ‘L’ cut, running and jumping style; looked at a wide variety of his movements.”

Once Davis’ team gathered the information related to those movements, the Designer Innovation Team created shooting sketches taking into consideration what specific areas of the foot needed support. Once that was determined, a prototype and 3-D cast were made prior to working with actual shoe parts.

“We want to be sure an athlete can have as much support, be as quick and jump as high if not higher and have as much stability with this shoe as they would with a standard shoe construction. The upper [of the Crazy Light] is ‘Sprintweb,’ a combination of a really strong synthetic heat bonded to a nylon textile base. So it’s a heat bonded process that removes all seams from the upper.”

This state-of-the-art material package is described on the company’s website as a “revolutionary new exoskeleton system less than 1 millimeter thick,” resulting in an extremely lightweight shoe at 9.8 ounces. In fact, adidas® markets Smith’s latest shoe as the lightest basketball shoe on the market.

“By reducing the shoe mass by 15 percent compared to any other shoe on the market and 20 percent less than any other adidas product we’re affording players the opportunity to jump higher and run faster and we tested that in our lab,” said Davis.

“We saw an increase of 1.1 centimeters in the vertical leap by reducing the shoe mass.”

With J-Smoove holding the title of being the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 blocks and the NBA being a game of inches, why not gain even more advantage and add another centimeter to your impressive leap?

So after the design was in, the prototypes made and tested and the finished product coming to fruition, the adidas® Athlete Service Team met Josh on location to assure his new kicks fit properly and got some feedback from the Hawks player.

“I play the game fast so I really need a light shoe to do all the things I do on the court,” said Smith.

“The shoe is so light when you put it on it feels like a sock so when I’m on the court it makes me faster.”

J-Smoove seems to be enjoying this endorsement deal and incorporated a few dance moves into one of the company’s earlier spots. “I’ve learned from the dance team. Everybody knows I do a little robot so I wanted to do something like that.”

While the Crazy Light series just hit the NBA courts this spring endorsed by Smith and NBA MVP Derek Rose, an adidas® company spokesman said it will eventually make it onto the shelves of shoe chains nationwide this summer.

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Notbeingabletogetstartedrightawaymaybethehardestpartofhisoffseason.

TeaguegotMRIsonbothwrists,whichshowednodamage,butrequiredrest.

“I’mjustusingalotoficeandreallyworkingonmyhandmovementsagain.I’mworkingonmakingmywristmoreflexible,”hesaid.“I’mgoingtotrytoplayassoonaspossible.”

Andhow’sthatrestingthinggoing?

“Ican’tstayoutofthegym,”headmitted.“I’mactuallyinagymrightnowbutI’mjustdribblingaballwithmylefthand.IcanplaywithmylefthandbutIreallycan’tshootwithmyright.”

Extendeduseofhislefthandmayworktohisbenefitcometrainingcampandnextseason.

“Alotofpeopleplayright-handedplayerstotheirleft,”hesaid.“Thatcouldbeoneofmystrengths.Trytogetthatasgoodaspossible.”

TheotherareawhereTeaguewilllooktoimproveisinhisthree-pointshooting.He’sa31.3percentshooterfrombehindthearcforhiscareer(25-for-80),butimproveddramaticallyfromyearonetoyeartwo—heshot37.5percentin’10-11aftermaking

21.9percentasarookie.His14.3percentfromthreeinthePlayoffsremindedhimthathestillhasworkahead.

“Thethree-pointshotissomethingyouhavetostayinthegymandalwaysworkonshooting,”hesaid.“Ihavetotrytoworkhardeveryday.”

Hewouldliketomakethesamekindofquantumleapinthree-pointshootingthathemadeinhisfieldgoalshooting,whichrosetocloseto44percentfromnearly40percenthisrookieseason.

ButTeagueisnotgoingtobeall-workandno-playduringthesummer.HespenttimeearlyintheoffseasoninIndianapoliswithhisbrother,Marquis,whowillbeginhisfreshmanyearattheUniversityofKentuckyinthefall.

HealsoplansonspendingplentyoftimeinAtlanta,butnotnecessarilywhereyou’dexpecttofindhim.

“I’veactuallyneverbeentoSixFlags,sothat’ssomethingIwanttodo,”hesaid.“MyfriendshavetoldmeabouttheBatmanride.Theysaiditwasthebestridethey’vebeenon,sohopefullyIcangetachancetotrythat.”

WhileyoumaythinkthePlayoffswereenoughofarollercoasterride,Teaguehassethissightsontakingontherealthingaswell.

“ActuallyI’mscaredofrollercoasters,”hesaid.“SoIguessit’ssomethingIcandotogetoverthe

fear.SeewhatIcando.”

That’sJeffTeagueforyou—alwaysouttoprovesomething.



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3 tbsp Clarified butter2 tbsp Flour11/4 cups Heavy cream1/4 cup Milk1/8 cup Crab stock reduced by half1/3 cup Peas1 Small carrot; peeled and cut into 1/8” cubes1 Small new potato; peeled and cut into 1/4” cubes12 Pearl onions, peeled1 large button mushroom; stemmed and minced1 Small rib celery; minced1/4 Red bell pepper; stemmed, seeded, and minced10 oz Stone, jonah, or jumbo and, or lump crab meat

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

9” × 11” sheet puff pastry, parsley and lemon wedge, to garnish

3 cups Whole peeled and seeded tomato2 cups Sugar1 cup Honey½ cup Molasses1 cup Chopped onion1 tsp Pureed garlic2 strips Bacon1 tsp Fresh ground Tabasco powder

Salt and pepper, to taste.

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1. Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook, stir until lightly toasted (1-2 minutes). Add cream, milk, and crab stock and bring to a simmer; cook, whisking often, until smooth and thick (3-4 minutes). Season cream sauce with salt and pepper and set aside.

2. Heat 1 tbsp. clarified butter in a 10” skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and potatoes and cook, stirring often, until just soft (4-5 minutes). Add peas, onions, mushrooms, celery, and bell peppers and cook until hot (2-3 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl, gently stir in reserved cream sauce and the crabmeat (all kinds of crab are welcome, combine to preference), and season with salt and pepper. Divide crab mixture, mounding if necessary to fit, between two ovenproof ramekins or mini pie pans; set aside and cool to room temperature.

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out puff pastry to prevent from over- rising (in order to prevent sticking, lightly dust table and rolling pin with cornstarch or flour). Cut out two pastry rounds and to fit over ramekin, leave additional pastry. Place one on top of each ramekin, sealing edges around rims of ramekins. Transfer pies to an aluminum foil-lined baking

Puree tomatoes and strain. Lightly sauté bacon onions and garlic. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for about 20 minutes on low heat. You can use any tomato you want, but I suggest that you grow, dry and puree it yourself.You will really be surprised at the difference.

A simple recipe for a BBQ sauce. Who uses that storebought ketchup based junk any way?

sheet, and poke a small hole in the top of each pastry with a knife. This allows steam to escape and prevent the pastry from collapsing. Melt and brush remaining butter over pastry and sprinkle with paprika. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

This dish is a favorite among couples. It provides a comfort element and is shared by both people. During the offseason, one might enjoy a glass of nice sherry with this simple yet sophisticated dish.

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Q: After18yearsasanNBAassistantcoach,whatonewordwouldyouusetosummarizeyourfirstseasonasaheadcoach?

A: Exciting.Afteryou’reanassistantcoachaslongasIwas,youhopesomedaythatopportunitywillcome,notknowingifitwillcomeatall.Whenitdidcome,itwasveryexcitingforme.AsIwentthroughmyfirstseason,itwaseverythingIthoughtitwouldbe,andmore.Theintensity,theamountofwork,thepreparation,thechallengeisallIthoughtitwouldbe.

Q: Whatdidyouthinkwasgoingtobethemostdifficultthingtransitioningtotheheadcoachingrole?

A: Justthepreparationgametogame.Asanassistantcoach,youonlyhavesomanyteamstopreparefor(eachassistantcoachisresponsibleforasingleopponent).Asaheadcoach,youarepreparingthemforeachandeverygame.Iknewwhattheworkloadwouldbe,andIanticipatedittobedifficultintermsoftheamountofworkyouputintoeachgameover82gamesandPlayoffs.

Q: What’sthebiggestadjustmentthatyouhadtomakemovingfromanassistantcoachtoheadcoach?

A: Learningtodelegate.AsImentioned,theassistantsareresponsibleforcertainopponents,butgamebygameyouhavetobeprepared,asyoumaketheultimatedecisionsonplansandstrategies.Theygiveyousuggestions,butyouareresponsiblefortheultimatedecision.Fromanadjustmentstandpoint,thatwasoneofthebiggest.

Q: Whatwasthefirstthingthatyoudidwhenyoubecameaheadcoach?

A: Thebiggestthingwastogivethankswhereitshouldbegiven,thattheopportunitycameatall,becauseit’snotguaranteed.Somyfirstthankswastothemanupstairsforgivingmethestrengthoveralltheseyearstomaintainabeliefthatmyopportunitywouldcome,andthatI’dbepreparedwhenitdidcome.

Q: Whatwasyour“welcometotheworldofbeinganNBAheadcoach”moment?

A: ThemomentthatithitmewasattheNBAheadcoachesmeetingsinChicagorightbeforetheseason.Iobviouslydidalotofmedia,wentthroughsummerleague,putourstafftogetherandpreparedfortrainingcamp.Butitprobablydidn’thitmeuntilthemeetingsinChicago,whenyou’reintheroomwiththe29otherheadcoaches.

Q: WhoweresomeofthefirstNBApeopleyouheardfromwhenyougotthejob?

A: Ispoketoanumberofguysthosefirstcoupleofdays.IdidhearfromsomepeoplefrommypastafterIwasnamedtheheadcoach.OneguywasDelHarris,whoIcoachedunderinLosAngeles.AlvinGentryinPhoenixcalledandhadsomeverynice,encouragingthingstosay.ThoseareguysIreallyrespect,soitmeantalottome.

Q: Whatpartofbeingtheheadcoachdoyouenjoythemost?

A: Thetightgamesituations.Thosearethemomentsyougettoseewhataguyisabout,whetherit’sacoachoraplayer.AndIthinkthosearethetimesthatgoodcoachesreallyshine.Asaplayer,Ialwaysadmiredthecoachesthatwerepreparedforanysituation.Goingintofirstyearasaheadcoach,IknewI’dbejudgedbythat.

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