Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:31 pm
"First I want to thank my family... Without their support I wouldn't be here. I want to thank... the Ownership group... for putting me in the position to coach the Atlanta Hawks. I'm very appreciative for that. Obviously, I have some big thank you's to go back home - or back to San Antonio I should say. Coach Pop has had a huge influence on me, 19 years with him, I could never put into words how appreciative I am."
- Mike Budenholzer being introduced as the new Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks
"I think it goes without saying, it was a tough loss. But, I think the way our group competed and the way they carry themselves in this series is something that all the coaches and the players can be very proud of... When you don't get to play basketball anymore it's very hard... Just proud of our competitiveness."
- Mike Budenholzer
Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:32 pm
"I think there was a ton of positives from the experience of the playoffs. We were disappointed we weren't able to advance, and I feel like we had a lot of opportunities, and now we can grow from that experience. I think we have a lot of versatile guys, an underrated defense, and a group that can grow from that. The new additions from the coaching staff and the guys drafted will be only helpful as well."
- Mike Budenholzer
Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:45 pm
Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:29 am
Solaris Phase Two wrote:Hawks? Heck yeah im following!
Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:49 am
Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:01 am
Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:09 am
"I think we have just played well. Not great, but well. The other teams so far have gave us a good challenge, and while starting the season off winning three games, I don't believe three games out of eighty two defines any team. We have played good basketball, guys like Paul and Al have helped tremendously so far being healthy, but I don't think we should go without giving the other teams credit for how hard they pushed us. Phoenix on opening night gave us a huge problem with their guard play, and Markieff going in crashing boards, and we failed to stop them from doing that most of the game. So while we are very happy, we are also working hard to fix those problems in our game."
- Mike Budenholzer
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:01 pm
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:09 pm
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:36 pm
"I'll tell you something, that game we just saw was a good one. But, and I'll let you guys speak in a minute, but I have to say these Hawks are a bit overrated already this year by a few idiots on TV. I heard a few guys already say the Hawks are in their picks of their top three teams in the East this Season? Come on, man! In my opinion, these guys are a nice good little team. But I don't think they're better than Chicago or Cleveland. And, I have them worse than Indiana until they prove otherwise. Larry Bird is rollin' over in his grave! I mean look at tonight: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both didn't shoot well, and the Hawks still lost! So, I think they'll have a good season, but they're destined just like the rest of the East to be knocked out by either the Bulls or the Cavaliers. Still, a good game tonight, it was an exciting win for the Oklahoma City Thunder!"
- Charles Barkley
Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:06 pm
"I don't think the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, or the recent skid really speaks much to the team. Same as I said when we were up three wins, the season is full of that. Ups and downs. Tonight we will be going up against another team in the Los Angeles Lakers and we are putting in a game plan that we think will get us the win tonight."
- Mike Budenholzer