Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports:
The Los Angeles Lakers are in town on Wednesday.
That doesn’t mean they have to feel welcomed.
Feel free to boo Kobe Bryant. Go ahead and goad Pau Gasol. Let Lamar Odom know there will be no Southern hospitality for the Lakers at Philips Arena.
It seems Hawks fans may need to be reminded, so Hawks coach Mike Woodson will do so. The marquee teams and stars who’ve visited Philips Arena this season have been too warmly received for Woodson’s tastes.
“It shouldn’t be that way,” Woodson said. “There [are] enough people in this city to support the Hawks. I think we are a fun team to watch. We’ve grown definitely over the years, from the time we started to where we are today.
“Sure, I’d like to see more people in their seats and rooting for our guys.”
Instead, the Hawks have seen fans root for opponents in their house.
