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Atlanta Hawks Speak Out Regarding New Alternate
Uniforms
The Future’s So Bright
The Hawks new third jersey is sure to light up the
night.
By Jon Cooper
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This
year’s Atlanta Hawks just can’t get away from the label
“new look.”
Wednesday night, the phrase will again apply, only
this time in a very literal sense, as the team will
unveil its new alternate third jersey.
In anticipation of the debut of the unis,
Hawks.com asked several players about their thoughts
on the new shirt, their favorite retro or third jersey
and if there’s a jersey they’ve always dreamed of
wearing.
Hawks.com: What do you think of the Hawks’ new third
jersey?
ANTOINE WALKER: “I like it a lot. I don’t know
what shoes we’re gonna wear with it (laughs) but I like
it a lot.”
AL HARRINGTON: “ I like it. It’s going to give
us a different look. Hopefully like in Indiana the
yellow uniform used to bring us luck, so hopefully these
will too and we’ll get some wins in it.” JASON COLLIER:
“We’ll definitely know what team we’re playing for and
who’s on our team, that’s for sure. We’ll be able to see
them.”
BORIS DIAW: “I think it’s nice. I like the
yellow. It’s kind of original. I like it.”
KEVIN WILLIS: “It’s a pretty nice jersey. It
gives a little brighter look. It’s a little bright to
the eye, but it’s good. I remember the Lakers they came
out in the playoffs and had those yellow ones on. They
were much more bright than the ones we have, but I like
the style of them.”
ROYAL IVEY: “It’s something different. I’ve
never worn an alternate jersey. It’s a wild color but I
think it looks pretty nice.”
JOSH CHILDRESS: “I’m excited. This is
something new. I like the jersey and it should be fun.
It’s always fun to wear something new and it brings a
different aura about you. So I’m excited for it. Those
are some loud yellow jerseys.”
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Dominique Wilkins |
Hawks.com:
What is your favorite retro or third jersey?
ANTOINE WALKER: “My favorite jersey is Magic
Johnson. A lot of colors about it and Magic Johnson was
one of my favorite players as well.”
AL HARRINGTON: “I own a lot. I’d have to say
my favorite jersey is probably my New York Giants
Lawrence Taylor jersey.”
JOSH CHILDRESS: “One of the best ones is the
retro Hawks and the retro Pacers, just because it’s
different. It stands out. The ‘Nique jersey is very
hot.”
BORIS DIAW: “I like the Silver one the Spurs
had last year.”
KEVIN WILLIS: “I would say [San Antonio Spurs
Hall of Fame guard] George Gervin.”
JASON COLLIER: “Probably Pete Rose. I grew up
in Cincinnati and watched Pete Rose play pretty much my
whole life and he’s the biggest icon where I’m from. Now
it’s starting to turn to LeBron James because he’s from
Ohio. But Pete Rose is probably somebody I would wear. I
think I had a Pete Rose jersey when I was younger.”
ROYAL IVEY: “I have an Orlando Magic pinstripe
throwback. A Penny Hardaway throwback. I’ve had it for a
while. The black with the white pinstripes. The Shaq
era, early ‘90s. I also like the Golden State jersey
with the train on the back.”
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Penny Hardaway |
Hawks.com:
Is there a jersey you’ve always dreamed of wearing?
ANTOINE WALKER: “Chicago. My hometown.”
BORIS DIAW: “Magic Johnson.”
KEVIN WILLIS: “Kevin Willis.”
JASON COLLIER: “When I was a kid and my dad
played at Georgia Tech I always dreamed of wearing a
Georgia Tech jersey. I got the opportunity to do that,
coming here to school in Atlanta and playing at Georgia
Tech. I always dreamed of wearing an NBA jersey and what
better place than Atlanta, especially a Hawks jersey?
It’s my hometown. Obviously it’s a dream come true.”
ROYAL IVEY: “Probably the Boston Celtics,
because it never changed. It’s still the same.”
JOSH CHILDRESS: “My own (laughs). My own NBA
jersey.”
Jon Cooper is a freelance writer based in Atlanta
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