Atlanta Sports Today

For many of you, the volt/neon/lime green colorway is a problem, and I understand. Yes, I understand the viewpoint that neon green should be reserved for people working construction, community service workers cleaning up trash, security guards and marathon runners. There’s a need in wearing that color to signify what it is those people are doing, and you might live in a world … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Story Behind The Atlanta Hawks Uniform Redesign

[Editor’s Note: Thabo Sefolosha was found not guilty of misdemeanor charges minutes before the publication of this column.] Thabo Sefolosha was a victim of police brutality. The 6’7″ Atlanta Hawks shooting guard was arrested in April of this year for allegedly interfering with an officer after Chris Copeland from the Indiana Pacers was stabbed outside the 1 Oak nightclub in … [Read more...] about The Two Explanations For The Silence On Thabo Sefolosha’s Police Brutality Trial

Meeting someone for the first time may be uncomfortable for some. It is known that it just takes a few seconds to leave a lasting impression on someone. In the case of Richaun Holmes and Al Horford, it was definitely an unpleasant encounter. Off of a smooth pick-and-roll, Holmes flew threw the lane as he was speeding down Phillips Drive heading to Phillips Arena and in the way … [Read more...] about Ready for Lift Off: Al Horford Meets Richaun Holmes At The Rim, Loses Terribly

In the NBA Playoffs, superstars such as Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and LeBron James dominate the headlines. But as we know, a team’s success in the postseason often hinges on the play of the less acknowledged players on the bench. With players like Vinnie “The Microwave” Johnson, Robert Horry and Toni Kukoc, bench play is always imperative in … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: The 8 Most Important Bench Players In The Eastern Conference

By now, NBA season previews are rolling out. Countless basketball sites, podcasts, and television shows are breaking down all 30 teams; projecting how each will fare based on additions and subtractions. I would like to do something different and focus on teams through the fish-eyed lens of their respective most intriguing player or players. I continue with the Atlanta … [Read more...] about What’s Next? 2016-17 Atlanta Hawks: Howard Homecoming

For the portion of the NBA’s corps that spent the year well outside the competitive landscape, the NBA Draft lotto represents a (mostly) randomized shot at the game’s ultimate consolation prize: the golden grail of an early roll call in the NBA Draft. The league’s lower class have the chance for both their struggles and measured efforts at being, let’s call it ‘strategically … [Read more...] about 2018 NBA Draft Lottery Disaster Index

In the most millennial of methods, DeMarcus Cousins indicated via Instagram that he will likely sign with whoever offers him a max contract during the offseason. While it might seem obvious, the fact that he tore his Achilles in January means he might have a problem – there aren’t many teams with significant cap room to give him the max. Two of teams who do have cap room, the … [Read more...] about Here Are The 6 Teams That Could Offer DeMarcus Cousins The Max This Summer

Carmelo Anthony has officially signed with the Houston Rockets. This is not meant to focus on him, but the series of transactions used to land him in Houston are quite intriguing. Before Melo became a Rocket, he was first traded to the Atlanta Hawks. For five days, he was a member of the team. He was then bought out of his contract and thus free to sign wherever he chose. The … [Read more...] about Revisiting Rasheed Wallace’s One Game For The Atlanta Hawks In 2004

For over two decades, Vincent Lamar Carter has been a household name amongst basketball fans. Since his college days at the University of North Carolina until this very day, he has dazzled us with his incredible displays of aerial athleticism. January 26, 2019 marked his 42nd birthday. Here at The Sports Fan Journal, we acknowledge the various ways the man known as Vinsanity … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Vinsanity: TSFJ Celebrates Vince Carter