Daniel Christian

Daniel Christian is the Co-Editor/ Lead Blogger for the Atlanta Hawks blog, Soaring Down South. He keeps his own basketball blog which you can visit at thespindribble.wordpress.com. Daniel is an avid Atlanta Hawks fan who is determined to make all Hawks fans appreciate Josh Smith, no matter how frustrating he can be. His favorite players are Al Horford, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Derrick Favors, but Dominique Wilkins remains his ultimate preference even though he played before his birth. He appreciates the game of basketball in its purest form, so naturally he loves the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich, Chris Paul, and obviously, Zaza Pachulia. Nothing Easy! He also rejoices every night over the Danny Ferry hiring and praises ad nauseum the trades that he's made.

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2012 NBA Offseason Rumors: Derrick Brown to Work Out With the Hawks?

According to Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com, the Atlanta Hawks will work out small forward Derrick Brown next week. Brown, who is scheduled to workout with the San Antonio Spurs later this week, is also receiving…Read More

NBA Rumors: James Anderson to Atlanta

According to a Danny Green tweet, the Atlanta Hawks have signed former San Antonio Spurs swingman James Anderson. While the team has not officially released any confirmation, it shouldn’t come…Read More

Atlanta Hawks: Jeff Teague’s Chance to Take Control of Hawks’ Offense

There was a time before the Joe Johnson trade, before Danny Ferry and before cap space, when Jeff Teague sat on the bench and watched Mike Bibby attempt to run an incoherent offense. One of isolation…Read More

2012 Olympics: LeBron, Paul, Durant lead Team USA to second consecutive gold medal over Spain

No one thought it was going to be easy, but truthfully, no one thought it was going to be this tough. After wiping the floor of every opponent other than Lithuania, team USA looked ready for another…Read More

2012 NBA Offseason: Hawks add former Knicks’ Assistant Kenny Atkinson to coaching staff

It’s a good day for Jeff Teague fans out there. Kenny Atkinson, or the guy who turned Jeremy Lin into a worldwide sensation, is reportedly leaving the New York Knicks for an assistant coaching…Read More

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2012 Olympics 5-On-5: Soaring Down South Staff Looks at Team USA, Dream Team, and More

With the Olympics underway and Team USA looking for it’s second consecutive gold medal, the 5…Read More

2012 NBA Offseason: Ferry strikes again, trades Willie Green to Clippers for Schortsanitis

According to Michael Cunningham of the AJC, the Atlanta Hawks have traded Willie Green to the Los Angeles…Read More

2012 Olympics: Durant, LeBron lead Team USA to 98-71 Opening Victory

Team USA kicked off their quest for a second consecutive gold medal on Sunday morning with a 98-71 victory…Read More

2012 NBA Summer League: Jenkins, Hawks Fall to Celtics 87-69

Box Score Keith Benson finally cooled off from his above 70% field goal percentage, going 2-9 in the…Read More

2012 NBA Summer League: Jenkins, Benson Power Hawks over Wizards

John Jenkins proved a few things in the Hawks’ 102-82 summer league victory over the Washington…Read More

2012 NBA Free-Agency: Atlanta Hawks Sign Lou Williams to a multi-year deal

According to ESPN.com, the Atlanta Hawks have signed free-agent shooting guard Lou Williams to a multi-year…Read More

Already Missing Joe Johnson: His legacy as an Atlanta Hawk

How do you say goodbye to someone that changed your life? He’s not gone, you know—at least that’s…Read More

Atlanta Hawks 2012 Offseason: The Start of a New Era (Never Trust the Hawks)

Never Trust the Hawks. It’s a saying, a meme, a phrase, and most importantly, a way of life. It’s…Read More

2012 NBA Offseason Rumors: Hawks talking to Danny Ferry about vacant GM positon?

According to a Chris Broussard tweet, the Atlanta Hawks have spoken with the former Cleveland Cavaliers…Read More

2011-2012 Atlanta Hawks Position Review: Centers

One could label this bunch with any sort of cliche: tough, rugged, blue-collar, or any other synonym…Read More

2012 NBA Draft Workouts: Royce White Cancels Hawks Workout, Receives Reported Draft Promise From Celtics

According to ESPN’s Chad Ford, the Iowa State point-forward Royce White has received a draft promise,…Read More

2012 NBA Finals: Finals MVP LeBron James leads Miami Heat to NBA Championship

It’s been the one thing holding him back, the one thing preventing his claim as an all-time…Read More

2012 NBA Draft: Will the Hawks Reach for Will Barton?

Will Barton’s draft stock has been on the rise as of late, and he might just have played his way…Read More

SDS 2012 NBA Finals Preview: Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder– 4-On-4

With the 2012 NBA Finals underway, 4 members of the SDS staff break down the series, the players, and…Read More

2012 NBA Finals Update: 6/12 — Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder to Game 1 Victory over Heat

LeBron James and the Miami Heat came out firing in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but Kevin Durant and Russell…Read More