Sore back for Marvin Williams

Posted Mar 13, 2009
While wondering whether the Hawks should have sent ex-Tar Heel Marvin Williams to a facility other than the University Medical Center of hated rival Duke, you gotta believe the worst-case scenario would snuff out any hope of Atlanta advancing beyond round one of the NBA playoffs. Williams' numbers are not eye-popping. But he has adequately filled the critical small-forward role. Williams could sit for the rest of the season. (Examiner.com)

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