Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, above, draws a foul from Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (13) with Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Atlanta. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, above, draws a foul from Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (13) with Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Atlanta.

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  1. Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, above, draws a foul from Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (13) with Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Atlanta.
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  10. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Josh Smith of North Ballarat is tackled by Sharrod Wellingham of the Magpies during the VFL 1st Preliminary Final between North Ballarat and the Collingwood Magpies at Teac Oval on September 19, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
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  13. Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, center, poses with players Tyson Chandler, left, and Gerald Wallace for team photographer Kent Smith during NBA basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  14. Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, center, poses with players Tyson Chandler, left, and Gerald Wallace during NBA basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
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