Joe Smith Signs with the Atlanta Hawks
August 15, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Basketball
The Atlanta Hawks desperately wanted a veteran bigman who could help take the young Hawks to the next level. Recently, Atlanta was able to land one of their top targets — former number one overall draft pick Joe Smith. The Hawks will be Smith’s tenth team in the NBA.
According to numerous reports, Smith’s final two options were the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. To end last season, Smith was on the Cavs. With the Hawks, he’ll get a chance to play a larger role on a team that is definitely one of the most up-and-coming squads in the Eastern Conference.
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