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Home sweet home.... Hello everyone out there. I'm writing you this blog from the air. I'm enroute to Philly for the weekend. I'm kinda excited right now because I'm able to have one more weekend at home before the season starts. This weekend will be the last time I see Philly until we play the Sixers in February. Also, this will probably be the last time I see my family until November when we play the Nets. While I've been in Memphis the past two weeks I've been just working out and getting ready for the season. Most of my teammates have been in Memphis early as well, so it's been a really good two weeks down in Memphis. I was able two get a look at some of the new guys and so far I like what I see from of all of them. I think we are gonna surprise people this year...

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• Sumit said September 20, 2007

  Where can I get my own orange headband? <3 your blog Hak! Do you miss the cold of upstate new york much? I can imagine thats a hard thing to tear yourself away from =]

  

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  • HakimWarrick replied September 21, 2007

    I dont miss that cold at all....but im definantly missing syracuse and upstate ny....
• Dewey said September 20, 2007

  How is Kyle Lowry's wrist healing up?

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  • HakimWarrick replied September 21, 2007

    Kyle is looking really good....I think hes back to 100%.....
    • Dewey replied September 26, 2007

      Thanks!
• ursportspro said September 20, 2007

  Now that you have a point guard you should sneak up on some people this year. Keep working on that 19" jumper Hakim and you'll be deadly in the league this year. Can't wait to watch you goto "WAR" again this year!

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• jubril58 said September 20, 2007

  are You like really in the AIR ? If so what airline ? Well enjoy philly. I gotta say i think you guys will be the biggest suprise tean.

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• Grizz33 said September 21, 2007

  Can't wait to see all you guys on October 15!! Go Grizz!

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• RobbiePhilpott said September 21, 2007

  i think u guys are gonna suprise alot of people this year too. as long as everyone stays healthy i think u guys will have a great season and be a very EXCITING team that memphis will love!

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• jdsmithii said September 21, 2007

  Best of luck starting your year off, Hak! Syracuse misses you. Why don't you stop up for a football game, throw a jersey on, and run some pass routes? With your hands, you can dime everyone! Best of luck from the 'Cuse!

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• Tbone42 said September 21, 2007

  Get some pizza from Lorenzo's, I miss that place

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• adamnz said September 22, 2007

  hakim warrick is the king, i'll never forget that block in the ncaa championship game...if you read this hakim...you would obviously remember josh pace...just thought i'd mention he won the mvp and championship this year for my nelson giants team here in the new zealand basketball league..he's a great player, anyways i appreciate the bloggin, all the very best for the season chief..no doubt your gonna have a big year and i'm sure the griz are gonna sneak up on and suprise everyone.good luck

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• Roro3x16 said September 22, 2007

  HAK! Good to see you blogging. Thanks for blocking that shot for us back in '03. Have you been back to Archbald lately?
  Good luck keeping Darko and Pau cordial...

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• DeRo1631 said September 23, 2007

  What up Hakim... season 3 is right around the corner...I got a quick question for ya...who in your life growing up did you look up to the most, it's obvious you have a lot of heart and drive in ya and thats usually a trait that rubs off from someone else...who had the biggest impact on your game...best of luck this season...stay focussed -AJ-

  

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  • HakimWarrick replied September 23, 2007

    Thats a good question....i think growing up n philly i looked up 2 alot of the local players....i really looked up 2 my older cousin fred who played at coppin st and also rasheed who played at temple...those r 2 guys that i use 2 watch growing up as a kid.....
• Ms33er said September 23, 2007

  Aw dude u wont see ya family in a long time, how can u do it!!!!
  Also i hope ya have a WAAAAAAAAAAAY betta season from last year
  I'm a grizzlie believa, and i might live in detriot (I hate da pistons and i aint from michigan anyways) but ima see if i can get mah parents to buy tickets again to see ya play i went to the first game last season i think it was november 6th around thurr but u be cool Hakim and tell ya rest of ya team mates Joscilyn (Me) said wassup, (especially Rudy cute self) Peace out
  
  ~Joscilyn
  
  p.s FUTURE WNBA STAR RIGHT CHURR!!!! Peace out and again have a great workout and a great season with da memphis grizzlies becuz ya is so Krispy ya so Krispy

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• captmonk1 said September 25, 2007

  Hakim I know it's easier said then done, but please don't disappear once the season starts. We would love to hear your comments on the NBA during the season and how your day to day life is! Get in touch with me if you ever want to play some disc golf in the Memphis area!

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• arbitragegls said September 25, 2007

  Hakim,
  As former Syracuse alumn and a big fan...now in Memphis too, just wondering what you see for yourself this upcoming year? For instance we all know you are one of the best finishers on the team; but have you gained weight to possibly hold other PFs in place?
  Best wishies for a terrific upcoming year. We want you and the team to do well.
  Arbitragegls

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• tierun said September 25, 2007

  Hakim, I saw that you mentioned Rasheed as someone you looked up to. I know that both of you are from da bottom, but how do you feel being an NBA player and knowing that some of the people you competed against and some guys you looked up to growing up never had the chance to play in the league? Think about guys like Marvin O'Conner, or Donnie Carr. Those guys had game, but it never took them to the NBA. Then you have someone like Lynn Greer who is not a lock to make a roster. What do you think it is that separates you and guys like Kyle lowry from those who don't make it?

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• Flite_23 said September 26, 2007

  Hak, I wanna ask what you think you do that sets you apart from other guys in your mold as a basketball player. It seems that there are crowds of long, tall, athletics bigs out there - the Steven Hunters or Stromile Swifts of the world, yet the vast majority never make a huge impact on the league. Do you think you have what it takes to seperate yourself from being just another long, athletic guy - and what do you think you need to do to achieve that?

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• Mike_D said September 26, 2007

  What the hell is there to do in Memphis?

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