Hawks 360 Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3 by Atlanta Hawks

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Vol. 3, Issue 3 | HAWKS.com

ENTERTAINMENT ’Nique at the Movies

MP3 PLAYLIST Marvin Williams

VIDEO GAME REVIEW

Jeff Teague reviews “Brink”

WHEELS Audi A8

FASHIONISTA with Ryan Cameron

BY THE NUMBERS

JEFF TEAGUE IS ZEROED IN

HINRICH IS TOUGH ENOUGH

PACHULIA PLAYING HIS ROLE

HAWKS IN THE COMMUNITY

JOSH SMITH IS CRAZY LIGHT

FITNESS & TRAINING

CHEF BRADLEY’S RECIPE

Crab Pot Pie

ON THE BACK PAGE

Atlanta Hawks Cheerleader Profile: Andi

Training Tech and Gadgets

with Hawks Head Coach, Larry Drew

by Dominique Wilkins

A COMPLETE LOOK INSIDE THE TH LIFESTYLE OF THE ATLANTA HA WKS

VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 Creative Director: Peter Sorckoff Assistant Creative Director: Derek Carlin Graphic Designers: Matty Ryan Terry Combahee, Jason Duignan Senior Editor: Arthur Triche Editor: Jon Steinberg Editorial Assistant: Jason Roose Produced by: Atlanta Spirit, LLC 101 Marietta Street NW, Ste. 1900 Atlanta, GA 30303 Printed by: Tucker-Castleberry, Atlanta, GA Contributors: Erin Attaway, Eric Boulton, Jennifer Boxley, Andrea Carter, Jon Cooper, Scott Cunningham, Tom Ferda, Donni Frazier, Lauren Kania, Brandon “Hometeam” Leak, Cliff Lummus, Greg Miller, Phil Norman, Chef Bradley Rouse, Jon Steinberg, and Dominique Wilkins

PHOTO CREDITS : Cover: J. Teague by Greg Miller Pg. 1: Andi by Greg Miller Pg. 3: D. Wilkins by Greg Miller, “True Grit” photos courtesy of Paramount Pg. 5: M. Williams by Greg Miller Pg. 7: J. Teague by Greg Miller Pg. 8-9: Audi A8 courtesy of Audi of America Pg. 10-11: R. Cameron by Greg Miller Pg. 13: Illustration by Terry Combahee Pg. 14-15: J. Teague by Greg Miller Pg. 16-17: K. Hinrich by Greg Miller Pg. 18-19: Z. Pachulia by Greg Miller, Game photo courtesy Getty Images Pg. 20: Game photo courtesy Getty Images Pg. 22-23: Andi by Greg Miller, Game photo by Scott Cunningham, Resort photo courtesy of Barnsley Gardens Pg. 25: Follow Our LEED and “Bully Free” by Jennifer Boxley, and Big Assist by Scott Cunningham Pg. 29: Adidas shoe by Greg Miller, Game photo courtesy Getty Images Pg. 30: Workout Tech Gear by Greg Miller Pg. 32: Game photo courtesy Getty Images Pg. 35: Chef Bradley Rouse by Greg Miller, Crab Pot Pie photos by Derek Carlin Pg. 66: L. Drew by Greg Miller All Atlanta Hawks game photography by Scott Cunningham Email us your idea, feedback, thoughts and suggestions at hawks360@atlantaspirit.com. ©2011 Atlanta Spirit, LLC. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced without written consent of the Atlanta Hawks.

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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 justice. 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!

OVERALL REVIEW

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

DUKING IT OUT

“I give it four dunks out of five.”

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.

A NEW CLASSIC 360 staff reviews “True Grit” (2010) 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 welldeserved 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, topnotch acting and a brilliant Western. 3

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MARVIN WILLIAMS

M P 3 P L AY L I S T

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO E-40, “U and Dat” (Feat. T. Pain) The Game, “My Life” (Feat. Lil Wayne) Gucci Mane, “Lemonade” Tank, “I Can’t Make You Love Me” Chris Brown, “Look At Me Now” Kanye West, “Heartless” Young Jeezy, “Soul Survivor” Lupe Fiasco, “The Show Goes On” Ne-Yo, “Year of the Gentleman”

“That’s pretty much all I’m listening to right now. Some of my favorite artists are always in rotation on my MP3 player.”

ON THE “BRINK” Reviewed by Jeff Teague

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.

PRODUCT SPECS

BRINK AVAILABLE: Now

PLATFORM:

Xbox® 360 Playstation® 3 PC

VIDEO GAME REVIEW

GAME REVIEW

“‘Brink’is a real

game-changer.” 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 customization 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.

OVERALL REVIEW

out of 10 and Jeff Teague approved! 7

WHEELS: The 2011 Audi A8

by Cliff Lummus

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, lightweight 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 better 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 handwritten 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 speakers 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.

NEW FRONT GRILLE

Completely rethought and re-executed down CRAFTED LEATHER INTERIOR

CUSTOM DRIVER SETTINGS

wheels 372-HP V-8 POWER AND PERFORMANCE

to the bare bones. MULTI MEDIA INTERFACE (MMI)

372-HP V-8

Top Speed

130 MPH

Horsepower

372 hp @ 6800 RPM

Torque

328 lb-ft. @ 3500 RPM

Fuel Estimates

17/27 MPG

0-60 MPH

5.7 sec.

POP-UP BANG & OLUFSEN SPEAKERS

FASHIONISTA: RYAN CAMERON L

ife in the media spotlight means always knowing where to be, what to say and what to wear. Ryan Cameron knows that better than most. An Atlanta staple on television, radio and film, Hawks fans know Ryan as the man behind the mic at Philips Arena, where he has served as the Hawks Public Address Announcer for seven seasons. In those years, he’s also become known throughout the city for his keen sense of style and his ability to stay on the cutting edge of men’s fashion. For Ryan, clothing choice is never an arbitrary decision. A good choice directly affects the kind of attention and feedback a person gets, and in turn can boost their confidence. That confidence, he says, is imperative. “They say all the time ‘you wear the suit; don’t let the suit wear you.’” Looking comfortable in your own skin is often easier said than done, though, and Ryan will be the first to tell you that even the smallest details come to bear. “I think style influences your personality, be it what kind of pocket square you want to wear, or even a certain kind of sock.” It’s those little signature pieces that he says can make or break a great look. “I always say that if you’re going to wear a tailored suit, you have got to have a pocket square. Nothing says that you forgot something more so than walking out with a 200 thread count suit without a pocket square to accent that. That to me is a definite no-no.” An important one of those “signature pieces” for men is the watch, and Ryan is always on the lookout for new additions to his growing collection. “I always try to find a watch that has something that makes me feel unique. After you get the pocket square, the tie, the socks and the right type of shoes, the watch has to be that piece that complements it all.” Ties are another huge decision in putting together a successful suit, down to the color, material and even which knot to tie. With an almost infinite number of choices and combinations, Ryan simplifies the choice of tie by sticking to one clear rule. “For me, it has to be a contrast but also a complement.” This also applies to shoes, which should add distinction to the suit without distracting from it. And according to Ryan, no matter how sharp, they should always wear well, too. “A man should not have to take off his shoes at the end of the night and soak his feet.” Finding those interesting finishing touches is a hobby in and of itself, and one that Ryan loves to indulge when traveling. “When we go on trips and family outings, we always try to get into the vintage or boutique places to find stuff. There is always some great antique place that will have some unique cufflink or something similar.” With trends and styles constantly shifting, staying abreast can be challenging, and Ryan finds that the best way to keep up is to be willing to take advice. “When you have somebody that is your fashion go-to, you want to get their opinion or even take them shopping with you.” “Along with that, you might have a tailor that wants to update your style or bring you up to speed on a lot of different things that you may not necessarily have information on, so I’m always open to suggestion.”

Photos by Greg Miller.

“I always try to find a watch that has something that makes me feel unique. After you get the pocket square, the tie, the socks and the right type of shoes, the watch has to be that piece that complements it all.”

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. ”

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS 1. Cufflinks 2. Custom Embroidery 3. Pocket Square 4. Shoes 5. Watch

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 personality. And with a personality as sharp as Ryan’s, you can be sure each of those statements will pack a punch.

F A S H I O N I S TA : R YA N C A M E R O N

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.”

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BY THE NUMBERS

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

Photo by Greg Miller.

JEFF TEAGUE

“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.”

Atlanta, as Hinrich would be forced to n his first two seasons with the sit out the entire Chicago series. Atlanta Hawks, Jeff Teague has shown himself to be anything but prototypical loud, flashy point guard. It was time for Teague to shine. After 141 regular-season and 15 playoff games (including all but 9:25 of the He’s more quiet and reserved, much Orlando series) spent primarily sitting in the mold of Mike Bibby, who served and waiting for his chance, the head as his mentor for most of the last coach was calling his name. two seasons. the

Look in Teague’s eyes when he’s on the Teague was magnificent. He helped orchestrate a Game 1 103-95 upset court and you’ll find an eerie calmness in Chicago. All series long, Teague as if calculating his next move. If there went head-to-head with the hadn’t already been a guard nicknamed unstoppable NBA MVP Derrick Rose, “Sleepy,” that nickname might fit. As with former All-Star Eric “Sleepy” Floyd, matching him in intensity and speed as long as he could. He averaged Teague’s eyes belie his lightning-like 14.8 points (that includes an injuryquickness in the move he’s about to hampered four-point performance make, whether it’s taking it to the rim in Game 6), shot 53.7 percent, or zipping a pass to a teammate. contributed 25 assists and only committed seven turnovers. For the majority of the 2010-11 season and postseason there was little opportunity to see Teague perform, unless you caught “ I always said [his play] never surprised me,” said Hawks shooting guard Joe him in practice. Johnson. “Playing pick-up ball with him in the summer and then practice, That changed during the Eastern ConferI’ve seen flashes of what he could ence Semifinals. The former first-round do. He came out and displayed that in pick in the 2009 Draft (19th overall) this series.” showed he could not only handle running the show under the harshest spotlight, The injury bug caught up in Game 6, but that he could thrive in it. It was the as Teague would end up hurting both opportunity he’d been waiting for. wrists on a play where he, ironically, was trying to cushion himself while fall“ I felt I could play,” said Teague, who ing to the floor. While he couldn’t fully turned 23 on June 10. “It’s just been use his wrists, he was never short on difficult because we’ve had so many heart, returning to the game and veteran guards. Opportunity came this toughing it out. season for me.” The Hawks succumbed to the Bulls in It officially arrived late in the fourth six, but the end of the season was just quarter of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round against Orlando. the beginning of what could be the turning point of Teague’s career and Kirk Hinrich, another veteran point how he’ll be perceived. guard, acquired for Bibby at the trade deadline specifically for the Playoffs, injured his right hamstring after hitting He knows that while he showed a lot in the series, he still has a lot more an off-balance runner in the lane. The left to prove. exhilaration of that shot, which helped bury Orlando, would be short-lived for

“ That was a good jump start, but you can never be satisfied,” said Teague, who finished fourth on the team in scoring for the Playoffs, with 11.8 points per game while shooting 51.4 percent. “That’s the thing my dad keeps putting in my ear. I played pretty decent but don’t be satisfied. It was only for five or six games. There are 82 in a season. I’ve got to come out and play as well as I can every game.” Johnson believes that improvement must continue this summer. “It’s very important for him to get better because he is the future,” said the five-time All-Star. “He basically made everybody believe for real.” “ He gives us a different look because he’s so fast and explosive that he changes the game with his speed,” Johnson added. “ He’s good defensively. All he has to do over the summer is continue to get better, and build his confidence. When you build confidence everything else follows.” Teague feels that confidence is already there. “ I’ve always been confident in my abilities,” he said. “Last year I came in pretty confident, but I had an early injury that slowed me down a little bit. Next year, I’m going to come into training camp and try to be the best player that I can be, do whatever the coaches ask of me and try to help this team win.” Being familiar with Head Coach Larry Drew’s system heading into training camp should work to his advantage. “ I’m a lot more comfortable with the system now,” said Teague. “I know what to expect. My first year, I had two different coaches. Now, knowing that I have the same coach coming back, I know what to expect and it’s going to be a lot easier.” continued on the page 30.

was, if I went out there, there was no way I could s a scrawny 10-year-old kid growing up in help the team. I just wasn’t moving well.” Iowa, Kirk Hinrich was always fearless. His dad, Jim, would take him along to practices at Sioux City West High “ As bad as you want to be out there and as much School, where the elder Hinrich served as the as your mind tells you to try, it was pretty clear team’s coach. There, the pesky fourth-grader never that I wasn’t going to be able to,” he said. “I hesitated to test his skills against the bigger, older, didn’t want to go out there and be a liability.” meaner high school kids. He got knocked down a lot, but he always got back up. Hinrich was never able to get back on the floor for Atlanta’s Second Round series against the Chicago “ Skill-wise, I think I was just as good,” the confident Bulls, the team that drafted him out of the Hinrich said about his older foes. “I was just little.” University of Kansas in 2003. Without their starting guard, Atlanta once again fell in the Second Round. It was a defeat that now fuels Hinrich and To earn the respect of the bigger kids, Hinrich his teammates for the upcoming season. never allowed himself to be intimidated. “I used to always play against guys two or three years older,” he said. “I got beat up and pushed around a lot. “ Our focus right now is to make that next step,” I think that just kind of made me tough. It was just said Hinrich, who averaged 10.2 points and one of those things that made me better and helped 4 assists per game last season. “We’ve been to me become the player I am.” the second round for three straight years. This

THE FORGING OF KIRK HINRICH Simply put, Hinrich defines toughness.

“ I’m very excited to be here for the whole year now,” he said. “To have a full training camp, I’ll be more comfortable with what we’re doing. I think it will benefit me and hopefully benefit the team a lot as well.” Coming off of an injury, Hinrich said there are also other unexpected benefits to playing in the warm Atlanta climate as opposed to chilly Chicago. “Obviously I like the Atlanta weather,” he said. “It seems like when I wake up, my body always feels a lot better than when I’m in Chicago.” Before ending up in Chicago, the city in which Hinrich now calls home with his wife Jill, daughter Kenzie and two boxer dogs, he first had to get past his father’s high school players. Hinrich has since played under legendary college coach Roy Williams at the University of

By Phil Norman

year in the Playoffs we showed that we had the experience and the talent to get stuff done. We just couldn’t quite get over that hump.”

The now 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard is a relentless defender, the kind of player that drives opponents crazy and forces opposing coaches to scheme their “ When you get to the Second Round, there are eight teams left and they’re all very good,” offense away from him. He’s a pest. Getting a clean Hinrich said. “We definitely had our chance look at the basket is never easy when Hinrich is in in that series, but we just weren’t able to get your face. He still gets knocked down, but true to it done.” There’s nothing more that Hinrich his upbringing, Hinrich always gets right back up. wants to do these days than go all the way in the postseason. He has fame, money and a Although he has only spent a short time with young family. What Hinrich doesn’t have is the Hawks, his grittiness has already become a championship. appreciated around the locker room.

Kansas and former NBA players Scott Skiles and Vinny Del Negro while with the Bulls, but for Kirk, nothing can compare to playing for Jim Hinrich. “Coach Williams demanded a lot of his players, but it wasn’t the same,” Hinrich said. “Having your dad yelling at you isn’t the same as having another coach yelling at you.”

It wasn’t always easy, Hinrich admits. “My dad used to coach me on my youth teams and it was always about having fun,” he said. “Once I got to the high school level, he was especially hard on me. I felt like he got on me a lot and it wasn’t justified, but that’s just kind of the way it was.” “ At this point in your career, you realize that winning There was a method to his father’s toughness, Jamal Crawford, who previously played alongside Hinrich now realizes. “It kind of gave me thick skin is what it’s all about and being in the Playoffs is Hinrich in Chicago, told the Atlanta Journalto handle anything,” he said. “No coach I’ve ever part of what that’s all about,” Hinrich said. Constitution late in the season that “Kirk is the had has been harder on me than my dad, so it kind head of our defense.” In his years of playing with of prepared me for college and this level.” By joining the Hawks, Hinrich said his chances of (and against) Hinrich, Crawford knows what a adding a long-awaited championship to his résumé threat he can be on both ends of the court. “He’s More than proper passing techniques and how to have improved. the guy who makes stuff happen from the start.” defend an opposing player in the low post, Hinrich’s early playing days helped instill a work ethic that “ When the trade happened I was excited,” he said. Because Hinrich prides himself on his ability to “Being in the Eastern Conference my whole career, still exists today. And after his most recent injury, fight through adversity, his season-ending hamHinrich said he has become more aware that his string injury during the Playoffs made it that much playing against the Hawks and knowing what kind playing days won’t go on forever. Therefore, the of team they had, I knew we were going to go to harder to deal with. Even when he fell to the floor sooner he can win a championship, the better. the Playoffs and I was excited about that. There clutching his leg in the final minutes of Atlanta’s was a very high upside.” First Round win over Orlando, Hinrich refused to “ Someday I’m not going to be able to play,” he said. believe he was done for the season. “I want to take advantage of all the opportunities Planning to spend his entire summer resting and I have when I can.” That next opportunity starts healing at his home in Chicago, Hinrich said he’s “ I kept thinking I would feel good enough to give it with the 2011-12 season in Atlanta. anxious to return to his new team in Atlanta. a try,” Hinrich said. “The reality of the situation

KIRK HINRICH

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 ensuring he is in tip top shape for playoff battles. “It helped a lot especially knowing that in the first

Z A Z A PAC H U L I A

by “Hometeam” Brandon Leak

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.”

Pachulia and Richardson exchange first round pleasantries

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

PACHULIA him, in effect standing up to the proverbial bully. A legend was born in Atlanta. This year after taking an elbow from Howard during 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

“I never go out and look for a fight, but I will not back down if you get into my face.” — Pachulia

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 postseason 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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or their annual calendar photo shoot, Andi and the rest of the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders ventured out to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beautiful Barnsley Gardens Resort in north Georgia. First built in the 1840s as a lavish manor, Barnsley Gardens is celebrating its twentieth year since opening to the public, and has become known for its peaceful seclusion, lush gardens, and championship golf on an immaculate course. In addition, Barnsley Gardensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sporting clay, fly fishing and luxury mountain home interiors provided a unique backdrop for the photo session. In Andiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoot, the sporting store layout also proved to be an opportunity for her to pay tribute to a close family member. Andi chose the camouflage print swimsuit and dog tags for her mother, who is a proud member of the US military. A student at Georgia Military College herself, Andi has always looked up to her mother, and wanted to show appreciation both for her and all those who serve.

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OUT & ABOUT A BIG ASSIST Al 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 Williams, 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.

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“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 continue 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.

WHY BULLY FREE IS THE WAY TO BE Atlanta 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. Additionally, Graydon and each grade level winner of the contest were recognized during an on-court ceremony with Horford prior to the Hawks-Knicks game on March 6.

JASON COLLIER MEMORIAL TROPHY Prior 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.

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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 PROGRAM Through 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.” continued on the next page

IN THE COMMUNITY continued from page 25.

METRO REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER Etan 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. Kirk Hinrich

SEEING GREEN The 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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Since 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.

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

“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. 29

TEAGUE continued from page 15. Not being able to get started right away may be the hardest part of his offseason. Teague got MRIs on both wrists, which showed no damage, but required rest. “ I’m just using a lot of ice and really working on my hand movements again. I’m working on making my wrist more flexible,” he said. “I’m going to try to play as soon as possible.”

21.9 percent as a rookie. His 14.3 percent from He would like to make the same kind of quantum leap in three-point shooting that three in the Playoffs reminded him that he still he made in his field goal shooting, which rose has work ahead. to close to 44 percent from nearly 40 percent his rookie season. “ The three-point shot is something you have to stay in the gym and always work on shooting,” But Teague is not going to be all-work and he said. “I have to try to work hard every day.” no-play during the summer. He spent time early in the offseason in Indianapolis with his brother, Marquis, who will begin his freshman year at the University of Kentucky in the fall.

And how’s that resting thing going? He also plans on spending plenty of time in Atlanta, but not necessarily where you’d expect to find him.

“ I can’t stay out of the gym,” he admitted. “I’m actually in a gym right now but I’m just dribbling a ball with my left hand. I can play with my left hand but I really can’t shoot with my right.” Extended use of his left hand may work to his benefit come training camp and next season.

“ I’ve actually never been to Six Flags, so that’s something I want to do,” he said. “My friends have told me about the Batman ride. They said it was the best ride they’ve been on, so hopefully I can get a chance to try that.”

“ A lot of people play right-handed players to their left,” he said. “That could be one of my strengths. Try to get that as good as possible.”

While you may think the Playoffs were enough of a roller coaster ride, Teague has set his sights on taking on the real thing as well.

The other area where Teague will look to improve is in his three-point shooting. He’s a 31.3 percent shooter from behind the arc for his career (25-for-80), but improved dramatically from year one to year two — he shot 37.5 percent in ’10-11 after making

“ Actually I’m scared of roller coasters,” he said. “ So I guess it’s something I can do to get over the fear. See what I can do.” That’s Jeff Teague for you — always out to prove something.

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CRAB POT PIE Ingredients

Directions

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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.

Clarified butter Flour Heavy cream Milk Crab stock reduced by half Peas Small carrot; peeled and cut into 1/ 8” cubes Small new potato; peeled and cut into 1/4” cubes Pearl onions, peeled large button mushroom; stemmed and minced Small rib celery; minced Red bell pepper; stemmed, seeded, and minced 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

A homemade crab stock intensifies the flavor of the creamy filling in these puff pastrytopped pies.

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 overrising (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

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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SWEET & STICKY BBQ Ingredients

Directions

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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 Chef Bradley use any tomato you want, but Rouse keeps the I suggest that you grow, dry and puree it yourself.You Hawks well fed while will really be surprised at monitoring their nutrition. In the difference. this edition of Hawks 360 he shares his recipe for a Crab A simple recipe for a BBQ Pot Pie and his Sweet & sauce. Who uses that storebought Sticky BBQ sauce. ketchup based junk any way?

Whole peeled and seeded tomato Sugar Honey Molasses Chopped onion Pureed garlic Bacon Fresh ground Tabasco powder

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CHATTING IT UP WITH

HEAD COACH LARRY DREW Q: After 18 years as an NBA assistant coach, what one word would you use to summarize your first season as a head coach? A: Exciting. After you’re an assistant coach as long as I was, you hope someday that opportunity will come, not knowing if it will come at all. When it did come, it was very exciting for me. As I went through my first season, it was everything I thought it would be, and more. The intensity, the amount of work, the preparation, the challenge is all I thought it would be. Q: What did you think was going to be the most difficult thing transitioning to the head coaching role? A: Just the preparation game to game. As an assistant coach, you only have so many teams to prepare for (each assistant coach is responsible for a single opponent). As a head coach, you are preparing them for each and every game. I knew what the workload would be, and I anticipated it to be difficult in terms of the amount of work you put into each game over 82 games and Playoffs. Q: What’s the biggest adjustment that you had to make moving from an assistant coach to head coach? A: Learning to delegate. As I mentioned, the assistants are responsible for certain opponents, but game by game you have to be prepared, as you make the ultimate decisions on plans and strategies. They give you suggestions, but you are responsible for the ultimate decision. From an adjustment standpoint, that was one of the biggest. Q: What was the first thing that you did when you became a head coach? A: The biggest thing was to give thanks where it should be given, that the opportunity came at all, because it’s not guaranteed. So my first thanks was to the man upstairs for giving me the strength over all these years to maintain a belief that my opportunity would come, and that I’d be prepared when it did come. Q: What was your “welcome to the world of being an NBA head coach” moment? A: The moment that it hit me was at the NBA head coaches meetings in Chicago right before the season. I obviously did a lot of media, went through summer league, put our staff together and prepared for training camp. But it probably didn’t hit me until the meetings in Chicago, when you’re in the room with the 29 other head coaches.

O N T H E B AC K PAG E

Q: Who were some of the first NBA people you heard from when you got the job? A: I spoke to a number of guys those first couple of days. I did hear from some people from my past after I was named the head coach. One guy was Del Harris, who I coached under in Los Angeles. Alvin Gentry in Phoenix called and had some very nice, encouraging things to say. Those are guys I really respect, so it meant a lot to me. Q: What part of being the head coach do you enjoy the most? A: The tight game situations. Those are the moments you get to see what a guy is about, whether it’s a coach or a player. And I think those are the times that good coaches really shine. As a player, I always admired the coaches that were prepared for any situation. Going into first year as a head coach, I knew I’d be judged by that.

FIRST YEAR STATISTICS W: 44 L: 38 PCT: .537 31-21 record in the Eastern Conference. 24-17 at Philips Arena. The first Hawks coach to start 6-0 in his first season!

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