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So, Josh Childress is now officially out of the NBA. There’s really no more point in discussing the impact this has on the Hawks (hint: its negative), but, instead, it seems more prudent to understand why Childress is willing to make the commitment to go from a sixth man in the NBA to a star player in a foreign country. Sure, the money it certainly a factor, but what other reasons could have factored into his decision making process? It’s summer and there’s not a whole lot else to talk about in regards to the Hawks (oh, yeah, Maurice Evans… he’s, um… a warm body?) until we lament Josh Smith signing somewhere else. Thus, this seems like a perfect opportunity to delve into Childress’s reasons for leaving. Some possibilities:

• Gyros. So unbelievably tasty. I mean, sure, Atlanta offers some delicious cuisine, but, nothing matches a gyro made with goat cheese.

• Felt offended when he was snubbed for the Olympics team; considered the Olympiacos the next best thing.

• Secretly hoping he gets to play some games in the Pantheon.

• When he does return to the United States, he plans on changing his name to just “Chill” and going by his one name moniker, like so many European sensations before him.

• This Greek goddess. (Safe for work, but just barely)

All these reasons seem legitimate. Also, the whole “our front office and ownership is a complete disaster and is ruining the one ray of hope we’ve had in eight years due to overwhelming incompetence ” thing, but, you all knew that already.

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