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08-15-2009, 08:07 AM

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Joe Smith has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks for the veteran's minimum, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday.

Smith, a 6-foot-10, 225-pound center, is a 14-year veteran. He was picked No.1 overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1995 and has played for nine teams.

Smith picked Atlanta over Cleveland Cavaliers, where here played last season and which was offering the same deal.

Smith averaged 10.8 points and 5.5 rebounds with the Cavs in their first round sweep of the Detroit Pistons. He has career averages of 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds a game.

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spursfan1000

08-15-2009, 08:08 AM

I would have thought he would sign with a contender.

Texas_Ranger

08-15-2009, 08:12 AM

A good signing by the Hawks. But he will not win a ring in Atlanta.

KidCongo

08-15-2009, 08:22 AM

The guy probably wants a contract after this so he chose Atlanta for more mintues. He also has an album in production, maybe his contacts are in ATL.

BlackBellamy

08-15-2009, 02:04 PM

Their roster is starting to look like a shady Motel sign in sheet. A bunch of silly made up names (Zaza, Bibby, Horford), and a good amount of generic oft used alias (Josh Smith, Joe Johnson and now Joe Smith). They just need to sign Joe Schmoe, John Q. Public, Joe Six-pack and John Smith and they'll be set.