Tag: Atlanta Hawks

  • Fines, Suspensions, and BS: The Isaiah Rider Era in Atlanta

    “It was the worst trade I was involved with in more than 30-some years in the NBA.” These are the infamous words of former Atlanta Hawks general manager Pete Babcock when asked about the summer 99′ deal that brought Isaiah Rider to the team. In theory, Rider was supposed to be the cornerstone of a…

  • The Worst Pre-Game Speech in NBA History

    Pre-game pep talks are about as common in sports as celebrities visiting Epstein’s island. But what about when a motivational talk doesn’t only fail to achieve the intended outcome of firing the team up, it leaves them completely deflated? This is the story of the worst pre-game speech in NBA history. It Looked Really Good…

  • The Story of Club 21: Money Laundering, Murder & Dominique Wilkins

    In the late 80s and early 90s, Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins was flying high. Dubbed “The Human Highlight Reel”, Dominique was one of the NBA’s best and most exciting players, until a shady business deal almost cost him everything. Let’s go to the Club There was nothing quite like the 90s party scene in…