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Hawks new signing

Correct - they are all the same lame dude.

Surely this AD character is just Dazz again?

If Anderson was as reported over 400,000 then i can safely say Hawks would not of offered him anything more than 100,000.I would guess the 80,000 mark take it or leave it as you have many other options if you don't want to retire.

I don't think there is any "hate" for Andersen, but negativity is based on perception and rumour.
He played out his career overseas, and make a few quid, and most would say good on him.

The rumour (romur?) is that he was on ridiculous money at United, and if true then the perception is that he's greedy, prolonging his career by condescending to play in our league but still demanding top dollar. Furthermore, if true, then he was a waste of money.
And perhaps Hawks fans are concerned that he may still be demanding too much, even if it were half what he was rumoured to be on.

I think some of us have unrealistic expectations of these returning expats:
They are mostly at the end of their careers, often carrying injuries, and by definition nolonger able to make the grade in Europe. Yet our league is no less demanding.
Some of the leagues they play in, are arguably no better than the NBL, just better paid. Whilst those that do play in the better leagues have been role players on a deep bench. Yet we expect them all to charge out into the NBL and dominate with 20ppg.

And the problem with Salary romurs is that we really haven't got a clue.
Maybe Andersen agreed to play for league minimum to help win a championship?

You can't play AJ and Anderson together unless they're in a zone like their 1-3-1 from last season.

I think Andersen will play PF under Conklin?

David Lee might be the superstar there talking about.I wouldn't be surprised as he will be out here in the summer as his fiance will be playing tennis here.

If the signing is true, he'll be much more productive playing for Bevo in his system than at United.

Ogilvy will start with Anderson as backup, but give it a month into the season and the hawkheads will be calling for him to start.

Why all the hate for David Andersen?

Yes his career is tapering, but he has had one of Australia’s premier careers over a long time at Boomers, Euro and NBA level.

He’s been very important in many Boomers campaigns (he made himself available more often than most overseas based players).
He’s been very important for his teams in Euro campaigns.
He’s been a role player at NBA level.

Unfortunately, we didn’t see him in his prime in the NBL.

Simon Straford suggestion EXnba and a superstar?
I can only guess he means David Andersen?

How about a topic rename please Isaac.

F****k why does it have to be Kevin White?The bloke is TRASH.

Tomorrow morning... TM... Thon Maker

Tomorrow morning

It’s not Tokoto

Conklin,Cooks and Anderson.

Simon Stratford wrote on twitter 3 big announcements are come this week

Feels like a charity gig for someone who doesn't want to retire yet.

MU posted a goodbye on Facebook. Andersen finishing where he started.

Mutual Interest?
They've both been around for almost 40 years?

The NBL have tweeted that the Hawks and David Andersen have mutual interest. He's coming up on 38 years of age next month.

Simon Stratford = the boy who cried wolf

Greg Hire?
Mason Bragg?

After reading Hawks owner Simon Stadford tweet i'm now convinced it's Xavier Cooks after saying a super talented baller has joined the Hawks.

The two players signed by Hawks and not announced yet are Conklin and Xavier Cooks.

Bevos a great coach, but his simple system relies on the perimeter guys to at least be competent 3 point shooter. Tokoto is good so it will be ok but not a perfect fit.

Exciting if it is Tokoto. Blanchfield starting SG then I take it

If it's Tokoto watch Bevo hide his defiency from range unlike that spud Gleeson.

That now two players Hawks have now signed? without telling us who? everyone is guessing.
Brian Conklin and JP Tokoto ?

*yawn* The guy that keeps mentioning vonHofe every post is a bore. Keep pumping him up in vain.

No conger returning if it JP tokoto

I heard from multiple people that the Hawks are looking at VonHofe, that doesn't mean they have offered him. He would be a great succession plan for Coenraad. Very solid player and a great shooter. But thanks for the intel 'Smith"

I have it on good authority that it's JP Tokoto

Hope it's Ben Allen

Because, Cooks will likely be a 2Way player or have some good euro teams looking to grab him. At this stage of his career, that wouldn't be the best move.

Ben Wallace a 4 time defensive player of the year, multiple allstar, NBA championship ring to name a few awards he has

Could this guy make the hall of fame?

thoughts?