Atlanta Hawks Best Players of All Time

The Atlanta Hawks have been a staple of the NBA since their inception in 1946. With an impressive history and deep roots within the city, they are known as one of the most successful franchises in basketball. Over these 74 years, they’ve had multiple Hall-of-Famers on their roster and won championships both at home and away. From legendary players such as Dominique Wilkins to current stars like Trae Young, every season promises excitement for fans from all over Georgia and beyond. Whether it’s rooting them on from State Farm Arena or tuning into games around the country, there is no shortage of reasons why you should follow along with this beloved team.

1. Dominique Wilkins

Small forward

Career

• High school: Washington (Washington, North Carolina)
• College: Georgia (1979–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 1982–1999
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 21, 12
• 1982–1994: Atlanta Hawks
• 1994: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1994–1995: Boston Celtics
• 1995–1996: Panathinaikos
• 1996–1997: San Antonio Spurs
• 1997–1998: Fortitudo Bologna
• 1999: Orlando Magic
• 9× NBA All Star (1986–1994), All-NBA First Team (1986), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1987, 1988, 1991, 1993), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1989, 1994), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1983), NBA scoring champion (1986), 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1985, 1990), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 21 retired by Atlanta Hawks, EuroLeague champion (1996), EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1996), Greek All-Star Game MVP (1996), Greek Cup winner (1996), Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer (1996), Greek Cup Finals MVP (1996), Italian Cup winner (1998), Italian All-Star Game (1997), Second-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1982), Third-team All-American – AP (1982), SEC Player of the Year (1981), SEC tournament MVP (1981), McDonald's All-American (1979), First-team Parade All-American (1979)
• Points: 26,668 (24.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,167 (6.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,677 (2.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006 & 2016
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 1994 Toronto: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1994 Toronto: National team

Dominique Wilkins was one of the best small forwards in NBA history and is considered one of the greatest players to ever play in the league. He started his professional career with the Utah Jazz, where he became a three-time All-Star and led them to two playoff appearances.

He then switched teams and played for the Atlanta Hawks, who made it to the playoffs six times during his tenure there. 

In 1999, Dominique retired from playing basketball after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers midway through that season. After retiring from basketball, Dominique went on to have a successful career as a vice president of basketball operations for the Atlanta Hawks.

Dominique Wilkins was a dominant player during his time in the NBA. He won multiple scoring titles and All-Star appearances, while also being an all-around force on both sides of the ball.

 Dominique Wilkins is perhaps best known for his dunks and alley-oops, which made him one of the most exciting players to watch during his era. Dominique Wilkins had a long career that spanned over 20 years, making him one of the older players in the league at the end of it all.

After playing sparingly with Orlando Magic from 1999 to 2002, Dominique Wilkins retired from basketball altogether.

Also Played For: los angeles clippers, san antonio spurs

2. Trae Young

Point guard

Career

• High school: Norman North (Norman, Oklahoma)
• College: Oklahoma (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2× NBA All-Star (2020, 2022), All-NBA Third Team (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019), Consensus first-team All-American (2018), Wayman Tisdale Award (2018), First-team All-Big 12 (2018), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2018), NCAA season scoring leader (2018), NCAA season assists leader (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Young was born on September 19, 1998 in Lubbock, Texas. Young played college basketball at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018. Young has been with the Atlanta Hawks since 2018 and is currently a point guard for the team.

Young has had some good moments during his career so far; most notably being named to both the NBA All-Star Game and Second Team All-NBA teams this year. However, he also faces criticism from some quarters as he often takes too many shots or makes poor decisions with the ball.

Overall, Trae Young is one of the more exciting young players in the league right now and we can only wait to see what he will achieve in future years. Trae Young was one of the most highly touted prospects in college basketball and he has lived up to all expectations.

He is a dynamic scorer and passer who can take over games. Young led Oklahoma to an undefeated season and an NCAA Championship appearance before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the seventh pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. 

Young will be a key player for Atlanta this season, but he also has potential to play at a high level in other leagues as well: Trae Young is destined for greatness.

Also Played For: fantasy basketball, bleacher report nba

3. Lou Hudson

Small forward

Career

• High school: James B. Dudley, (Greensboro, North Carolina)
• College: Minnesota (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1966–1979
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 23
• 1966–1977: St. Louis / Atlanta Hawks
• 1977–1979: Los Angeles Lakers
• 6× NBA All-Star (1969–1974), All-NBA Second Team (1970), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1967), No. 23 retired by Atlanta Hawks, Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1966), No. 14 retired by Minnesota Golden Gophers
• Points: 17,940 (20.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,926 (4.4 rpg)
• Assists: 2,432 (2.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Lou Hudson was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 11, 1944. He attended high school at James B. Dudley and played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1963 to 1966.

In the 1966 NBA draft, Hudson was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with pick 4th overall and he would play for them until 1979. His greatest achievement during his playing career came in 1976.

When he won a championship with the Hawks as a member of their core squad that also included Rick Majerus, Pete Maravich and Dominique Wilkins amongst others; furthermore, this title is still considered one of the most prestigious in franchise history due to its close rivalry.

With Boston Celtics which culminated in seven games (the seventh being decided by an infamous ‘ goaltending call’).

After leaving Atlanta following their fourth consecutive championship win Lou retired from professional basketball but continued to work as a player agent before passing away aged 69 on April 11th 2014 after suffering from complications arising from bladder cancer surgery two years prior.

4. Al Horford

Power forward

Career

• High school: Grand Ledge, (Grand Ledge, Michigan)
• College: Florida (2004–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2007–present
• 2007–2016: Atlanta Hawks
• 2016–2019: Boston Celtics
• 2019–2020: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2020–2021: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2021–present: Boston Celtics
• 5× NBA All-Star (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018), All-NBA Third Team (2011), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008), 2× NCAA champion (2006, 2007), Second-team All-American – NABC (2007), Third-team All-American – AP (2007), SEC tournament MVP (2007)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Dominican Republic, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2011 Argentina: Team, Centrobasket, : 2012 Puerto Rico: Team, : 2008 Mexico: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Dominican Republic
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2011 Argentina: Team
• Centrobasket
• : 2012 Puerto Rico: Team
• : 2008 Mexico: Team

Al Horford is a two-time All-Star and was drafted 3rd overall in the 2007 NBA draft. He played for the Atlanta Hawks from 2007 until 2016, where he won an Eastern Conference Championship in 2015.

In 2017, Horford signed with the Boston Celtics, where he currently plays. Horford is a six-time NBA All Star, an 11-time all-NBA player and was the 2017 Defensive Player of the Year. Horford played collegiately at Florida before being drafted by Boston in 2008.

He has won two NCAA championships with the Gators and was named SEC tournament MVP in 2007. Horford joined forces with Kyrie Irving during his time playing for Boston and helped them reach the playoffs five times - most recently in 2018 where they were eventually eliminated by Cleveland in 6 games.

In 2020 he will join Oklahoma City after signing with them just prior to free agency, making him one of only four players to switch teams midseason (the others being LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul).

5. Bob Pettit

Career

• High school: Baton Rouge, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
• College: LSU (1951–1954)
• NBA draft 1954 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Hawks
• Playing career: 1954–1965
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 9
• 1954–1965: Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks
• NBA champion (1958), 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (1956, 1959), 11× NBA All-Star (1955–1965), 4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1956, 1958, 1959, 1962), 10× All-NBA First Team (1955–1964), All-NBA Second Team (1965), NBA Rookie of the Year (1955), 2× NBA scoring champion (1956, 1959), NBA rebounding leader (1956), NBA anniversary team (25th, 35th, 50th, 75th), No. 9 retired by Atlanta Hawks, Consensus first-team All-American (1954), Consensus second-team All-American (1953), No. 50 retired by LSU Tigers
• Points[1]: 20,880 (26.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,849 (16.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,369 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Pettit was a two-time NBA champion with the Milwaukee Hawks in 1954 and 1955. He also won an NCAA championship with LSU in 1951–1954. Pettit played for the St.

Louis Hawks from 1954 to 1965, winning another title in 1957. In his ten-year career, he averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds per game. 

After retiring as a player, Pettit became head coach of the Atlanta Hawks between 1971 and 1975 before serving again as team president from 1984 until his retirement in 1996 at the age of 70 years old Pettit was an All-Star and scoring champion in the NBA.

He also had 12,849 rebounds in his career and 16.2 points per game. Pettit played for the Atlanta Hawks and LSU Tigers before retiring from basketball at the age of 38 in 1967.

Also Played For: nba 75th anniversary team, nba playoffs best player

6. Pete Maravich

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Daniel (Central, South Carolina), Broughton (Raleigh, North Carolina), Edwards Military Institute, (Salemburg, North Carolina)
• College: LSU (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1970–1980
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 44, 7
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974–1980: New Orleans / Utah Jazz
• 1980: Boston Celtics
• 5× NBA All-Star (1973, 1974, 1977–1979), 2× All-NBA First Team (1976, 1977), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1978), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971), NBA scoring champion (1977), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 44 retired by Atlanta Hawks, No. 7 retired by Utah Jazz, No. 7 retired by New Orleans Pelicans, 2× National college player of the year (1969, 1970), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1968–1970), 3× SEC Player of the Year (1968–1970), 3× NCAA season scoring leader (1968–1970), NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader, No. 23 retired by LSU Tigers, First-team Parade All-American (1965)
• Points: 15,948 (24.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,747 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,563 (5.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Pete Maravich was one of the greatest players in NBA history and is widely regarded as one of the best ever. He was known for his incredible shooting ability, which made him a dominant force on the court.

Maravich spent most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks, where he helped lead them to several championships. He also played for the New Orleans Jazz and Orlando Magic before retiring in 1988. Pete Maravich died from injuries sustained in a car accident just two years after retiring from professional basketball.

His death has left an indelible mark on both sports and popular culture alike. Pete Maravich was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for nearly 20 seasons. 

He is best known for his scoring ability, which earned him five All-Star appearances and two Second-Team All-NBA honors. Maravich led Georgia to consecutive National Championships as a junior and senior before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970.

In his first season with the team, he won rookie of the year honors and helped lead them to their only championship win in franchise history that same year. 

After spending four seasons with Atlanta, Maravich was traded to the Utah Jazz where he became an integral part of one of the most successful franchises in league history. 

The Jazz made three straight Finals appearances during his time there, winning championships in 1978 and 1979; both times he averaged over 20 points per game on route to earning MVP awards both years respectively.

Following another brief stint with New Orleans (where he teamed up again with Karl Malone), Pete retired from professional basketball after playing for Boston during 1980–81 season. 

Overall, Maravich finished his career ranked sixth all-time in scoring average at 28 points per game while holding records for Most Points Scored In A Season (1977) and Most Assists Per Game (7).

7. Joe Johnson

Career

• High school: Little Rock Central, (Little Rock, Arkansas)
• College: Arkansas (1999–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2001–2018, 2021–2022
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 31, 2, 7, 6, 55
• 2001–2002: Boston Celtics
• 2002–2005: Phoenix Suns
• 2005–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2016: Brooklyn Nets
• 2016: Miami Heat
• 2016–2018: Utah Jazz
• 2018: Houston Rockets
• 2021–2022: Boston Celtics
• 7× NBA All-Star (2007–2012, 2014), All-NBA Third Team (2010), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2002), Second-team All-SEC (2001), SEC Rookie of the Year (2000), SEC All-Freshman Team (2000), Arkansas Mr. Basketball (1999)
• Points: 20,405 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,059 (4.0 rpg)
• Assists: 5,001 (3.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, World Championships, : 2006 Japan: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• World Championships
• : 2006 Japan: National team

Joe Johnson was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2001 and played there for six seasons. In 2008, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks and spent nine seasons with them before moving to the Brooklyn Nets in 2017.

Johnson is a three-time All-Star (2008, 2010, 2012) and has won two championships (2009, 2018). He was named MVP of the 2009 NBA Finals after leading his team to victory over the Orlando Magic. In 2018, he announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 38 after 14 seasons in the league overall.

Joe Johnson was a 7x NBA All-Star and 2x All-NBA Third Team player. Joe Johnson led the Suns to their first-ever Finals appearance in 2009, but they were ultimately swept by the Lakers. After playing for six different teams over eight seasons, Joe Johnson signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2016. 

In 2017, he helped lead the Nets to an Atlantic Division title before being eliminated in the playoffs by LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Johnson has averaged 16 points per game throughout his career and is considered one of the best shooting guards of all time (he currently has more 3-pointers made than any other player). 

Johnson will be 39 years old when 2021 begins and is likely nearing retirement; however, he may play one final season with Houston Rockets as a way of saying goodbye to fans around the league.

8. Lenny Wilkens

Point guard

Career

• 1960–1968: St. Louis Hawks
• 1968–1972: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1972–1974: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1974–1975: Portland Trail Blazers
• As coach:
• 1969–1972: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1974–1976: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1977–1985: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1986–1993: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1993–2000: Atlanta Hawks
• 2000–2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2004–2005: New York Knicks

Lenny Wilkens was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 28, 1937. He played high school basketball at Boys High School in Brooklyn before going to Providence College where he starred for the Friars.

Lenny Wilkens was drafted by the St Louis Hawks in 1960 and spent his entire playing career with them except for two seasons (1970-1971) when he joined the Seattle SuperSonics. 

After retiring as a player, Lenny Wilkens served as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers from 1969 to 2005 but is most famous for leading Atlanta to its only NBA championship in 1996.

In 2006, Lenny Wilkens was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Julius Erving and Larry Bird Lenny Wilkens was an all-star player in the NBA for many years and is most notably known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics. 

He also had a lengthy coaching career, including two stints as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and one as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Outside of basketball, he's been involved in business ventures, serving on boards for several companies and organizations over the years.

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, seattle supersonics

9. Dikembe Mutombo

Center

Career

• High school: Institute Boboto (Kinshasa, DR Congo)
• College: Georgetown (1988–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1991–2009
• Position: Center
• Number: 55
• 1991–1996: Denver Nuggets
• 1996–2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001–2002: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2002–2003: New Jersey Nets
• 2003–2004: New York Knicks
• 2004–2009: Houston Rockets
• 8× NBA All-Star (1992, 1995–1998, 2000–2002), All-NBA Second Team (2001), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1998, 2002), 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1997, 1998, 2001), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1999, 2002), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992), 2× NBA rebounding leader (2000, 2001), 3× NBA blocks leader (1994–1996), IBM Award (1999), No. 55 retired by Atlanta Hawks, No. 55 retired by Denver Nuggets, Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1991), First-team All-Big East (1991), Second-team All-Big East (1990), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1991)
• Points: 11,729 (9.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 12,359 (10.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 3,289 (2.8 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Dikembe Mutombo is a 7 foot 2 inch and 260-pound center who was drafted 4th overall in the 1991 NBA draft. He played his entire career with the Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, retiring after nine seasons in 2009.

Mutombo is widely considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game, winning five MVP Awards and two Finals MVPs during his time in the NBA. 

In 2006, he was named an honorary citizen of Kinshasa, DR Congo - a city that he helped build from scratch as a player for both Denver Nuggets (1991-1996) and Atlanta Hawks (1996-2001).

After retirement, Mutombo has devoted himself to humanitarian work with numerous charities around the world including Operation Smile which helps children with cleft lip or palates receive surgery abroad free of charge. 

Mutombo was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He played on six different teams and won three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Dikembe Mutombo is also a humanitarian, working with several charities throughout Africa. In 1999, he was awarded the IBM Award for his contributions to technology and business.

10. Cliff Hagan

Career

• High school: Owensboro (Owensboro, Kentucky)
• College: Kentucky (1950–1954)
• NBA draft 1953 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1956–1969
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 6, 17, 16
• NBA champion (1958), 5× NBA All-Star (1958–1962), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1958, 1959), ABA All-Star (1968), NCAA champion (1951), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1952, 1954)
• Points: 14,780 (17.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,555 (6.6 rpg)
• Assists: 2,646 (3.2 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Cliff Hagan was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. He scored 6, 17 and 16 points in his career. Cliff played for the St. Louis Hawks from 1956 to 1966 before moving on to the Dallas Chaparrals where he remained until 1969.

Cliff is best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won three championships (1960–1962, 1963–1964, 1965). 

After retiring as a player, Cliff became an assistant coach with both the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers before being named head coach of the Detroit Pistons in 1995 but left after two seasons due to differences with general manager Joe Dumars Cliff Hagan was an outstanding player in both the NBA and ABA.

He won a championship with the Dallas Chaparrals in 1967, and also earned five All-Star nods. Cliff Hagan is one of only two players to ever be unanimously voted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame.

Also Played For: kentucky basketball

11. John Drew

Power forward

Career

• High school: J. F. Shields (Beatrice, Alabama)
• College: Gardner–Webb (1972–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1974–1986
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 22, 20
• 1974–1982: Atlanta Hawks
• 1982–1984: Utah Jazz
• 1984–1986: Wyoming Wildcatters
• 2× NBA All-Star (1976, 1980), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1975), CBA Newcomer of the Year (1986), Third-team Parade All-American (1972)
• Points: 15,291 (20.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,088 (6.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,224 (1.7 apg)

John Drew was born in Alabama in 1954. He played college basketball at Gardner–Webb and then went on to play professional basketball for the Atlanta Hawks from 1974-1986.

John had a successful playing career, winning two NBA Championships with the Hawks in 1978 and 1982. After retiring from professional basketball, he pursued a number of business ventures before passing away in 2022 aged 67 years old.

John Drew was a standout player in the 1970s and 1980s, winning two NBA All-Star games and being named to the CBA Newcomer of the Year award. 

After playing for several teams in his early years, Drew made an impact with Utah Jazz before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks where he became one of their key players. I

n 1988, he was dealt to Wyoming Wildcatters who were also struggling at that time but soon turned things around under his leadership and helped lead them to victory in the playoffs that same year. 

He retired from basketball after playing for three more seasons with different clubs before passing away in 2003 at age 50 due to a heart attack.

12. De'Andre Hunter

Small forward

Career

• High school: Friends' Central School, (Wynnewood, Pennsylvania)
• College: Virginia (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NCAA champion (2019), Second-team All-American – NABC (2019), Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA, SN (2019), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2019), First-team All-ACC (2019), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2019), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2018), ACC All-Freshman Team (2018)

De'Andre Hunter is a versatile small forward who was drafted 4th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native attended Friends' Central School before going to play college basketball at Virginia for two years.

In his rookie season with the Lakers, De’Andre averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 44% from the field and 31% from three-point range. 

He has continued to grow as a player during his second year in the league, averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds per game while shooting 48% from the field and 34% from three-point range.

De'Andre Hunter is a talented and versatile player who started his career at Virginia before being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. 

De'Andre Hunter has been an instrumental part of the Hawks' success this season, averaging 16.5 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game while shooting 43% from 3-point range.

De'Andre Hunter will be looking to add to his impressive list of accolades when he takes on Maryland in the NCAA Tournament next week.

Also Played For: small forward, virginia cavaliers men's basketball

13. Clint Capela

Center

Career

• High school: INSEP (Paris, France)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2014: Élan Chalon
• 2014–2020: Houston Rockets
• 2014–2015: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2020–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA rebounding leader (2021), NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2015), Pro A Rising Star (2014), , Swiss Man of the Year:2017, , Pro A Most Improved Player (2014)

Clint Capela was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1994. He played high school basketball at INSEP (Paris, France) and attended the University of Texas at Austin before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2014.

Clint has been with the Rockets since then and is a key part of their rotation as a center. He has averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career so far and is considered one of the best centers in the NBA today.

Clint Capela is a Swiss basketball player who has played for the Élan Chalon and Houston Rockets in the NBA. He was named to the D-League All-Defensive First Team in 2015, and he led all rebounding players that year with 13 per game.

In 2017, Clint became Switzerland's Male Athlete of the Year after winning many awards throughout his career including Pro A Rising Star, Swiss Man of the Year, and Eurobasket MVP award. 

As a member of Zurich SC from 2010–2015, Clint averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds per game while being selected to participate in both. 

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) as well as EuroBasket 2013 where he helped guide his country to their first-ever medal at an international tournament by averaging 19 points on 60% shooting from 3-point range en route to becoming runner-up behind Spain’s Real Madrid team.

14. Onyeka Okongwu

Power forward

Career

• High school: Chino Hills (Chino Hills, California)
• College: USC (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Atlanta Hawks
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2020), 2× California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)

Onyeka Okongwu is a young power forward and center for the Atlanta Hawks. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 11th of 2000. At 6'9", he has the size to play at both positions and his athleticism gives him a lot of upside as well.

Okongwu played high school basketball at Chino Hills in California and averaged 18 points per game as a senior in 2017-2018 season helping lead them to their first ever CIF Southern Section Championship appearance since 1976. 

The Hawks drafted Okongwu with the 17th overall pick in 2020 NBA Draft but he will likely spend another year or two developing before making an impact on the court Okongwu was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2020.

Okongwu finished his college career at USC with averages of 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game. The 6th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, Okongwu is expected to start his career with the Atlanta Hawks. 

Highlights of Okongwu's collegiate career include two California Mr Basketball awards and being named to the First Team All-Pac-12 squad twice (2020, 2021).

Also Played For: university of southern california basketball, nba best young players

15. John Collins

Power forward

Career

• High school: Cardinal Newman, (West Palm Beach, Florida)
• College: Wake Forest (2015–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018), First-team All-ACC (2017), ACC Most Improved Player (2017)

John Collins is a 25-year-old power forward who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. 

Collins played college basketball at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was named to both All-America First Team and Naismith College Player of the Year Watch List as a senior.

Collins has appeared in 138 career games (all starts) for Atlanta, averaging 10.6 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assists per game while shooting 49% from field overall and 36% from three point range. He also averaged 2 blocks per game during his time with ATL. 

John Collins signed a four-year contract extension with Atlanta on July 15th, 2019 which will keep him with the team through 2024/25 season.

Collins was drafted 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2017 NBA draft. Collins played his first two seasons at Wake Forest before transferring to Oregon State for his final season of college eligibility. 

Collins showed flashes of brilliance during his time at Wake Forest, averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game as a junior before declaring for the draft. 

Collins has continued to improve since entering the NBA, earning All-Rookie Second Team recognition in 2018 after averaging 12 points and 7 rebounds per game with Portland last season.

Collins is a versatile player who can play both inside and out on offense while also being an effective defender against opposing big men.

Also Played For: wake forest best basketball players, nba 2k19

16. Josh Smith

Power forward

Career

• 2004–2013: Atlanta Hawks
• 2013–2014: Detroit Pistons
• 2014–2015: Houston Rockets
• 2015–2016: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2016: Houston Rockets
• 2016–2017: Sichuan Blue Whales
• 2017: New Orleans Pelicans

Josh Smith was a highly talented power forward and small forward in the NBA for over 10 years. 

Josh Smith had some memorable moments with Atlanta, including winning an MVP award and leading the Hawks to two straight conference championships in 2007 and 2008.

However, after signing with Detroit in 2017, it appeared that his time as a top-flight player was coming to an end due to injuries and poor play. In 2018, however, he has started playing better again and is looking like he may have one final chance at glory with the Pistons before retirement comes calling.

Josh Smith was a highly-touted high school player who emerged as one of the NBA's top power forwards. Despite his talent, injuries hampered Smith's early career and he never reached his full potential. 

In 2013, Smith joined the Detroit Pistons and quickly became an important part of their lineup. However, after two seasons with the Pistons, he was traded to Houston in 2015 where he continued to be a key contributor for the Rockets until 2016 when he was traded again this time to the Clippers.

After spending one season with Los Angeles, Josh Smith signed with New Orleans in 2017 where he has since been inconsistent and relegated to backup minutes behind Anthony Davis.

Also Played For: 2009–10 nba season

17. Tree Rollins

Center

Career

• High school: Crisp County (Cordele, Georgia)
• College: Clemson (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1977–1995
• Position: Center
• Number: 30, 15
• Coaching career: 1993–2015
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (1984), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1983), NBA blocks leader (1983), Third-team All-American – AP (1977), 3× Second-team All-ACC (1975–1977), No. 30 retired by Clemson Tigers
• Points: 6,249 (5.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,750 (5.8 rpg)
• Blocks: 2,542 (2.2 bpg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1975 Mexico City: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1975 Mexico City: Team competition

Rollins was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He started his career with the Atlanta Hawks and won two championships with them. After leaving the Hawks, he played for several other teams before ending his playing career in 1995.

Rollins then went on to coach various teams, most notably the Memphis Grizzlies from 2003 to 2010. He has also served as an assistant coach with Team USA at both the Olympics and World Cup tournaments over the past few years. Tree Rollins played college basketball at the University of North Carolina.

He was drafted in the first round (second overall) by the Atlanta Hawks in 1977. Rollins won two championships with the Hawks, and also had stints with Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and Houston Rockets as a player before becoming a coach. 

In his coaching career, he has worked with Orlando Magic (1993–1999), Indiana Pacers (2000–2002), Washington Wizards (2003–2005), Chicago Sky (2013–2015), and now Washington Mystics.

As head coach of Orlando Magic from 1993 to 1999, Tree Rollins led them to their only NBA Finals appearance in franchise history where they lost to San Antonio Spurs 4-1; however he was awarded Coach of The Year for that season by both Sports Illustrated and ESPN/ABC Sport Magazine respectively.

18. Kevin Huerter

Small forward

Career

• High school: Shenendehowa, (Clifton Park, New York)
• College: Maryland (2016–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: Sacramento Kings
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019), Mr. New York Basketball (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Cup, : 2017 Egypt: National team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U19 World Cup
• : 2017 Egypt: National team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Huerter was one of the most highly touted prospects in the 2018 NBA draft and is now playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Huerter played college basketball at Maryland where he averaged 16 points, five rebounds and two assists per game.

Huerter has a strong shooting arsenal which makes him a dangerous threat from long-range as well as inside the paint. Huerter is also an excellent passer which allows him to create shots for his teammates on offense or set up defenders with difficult passes off of steals or deflections defensively.

Although he's only 24 years old, there's already plenty of experience under Huerter's belt having played professionally in Germany since the 2017-18 season when he joined Schalke 04 after graduating from Maryland University with an honors degree in business administration.

19. Doc Rivers

Point guard

Career

• High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
• College: Marquette (1980–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1983–1996
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 25
• Coaching career: 1999–present
• As player:, NBA All-Star (1988), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1990), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1982), No. 31 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1980), First-team Parade All-American (1980), McDonald's All-American (1980), , As coach:, , NBA champion (2008), NBA Coach of the Year (2000), 3× NBA All-Star Game head coach (2008, 2011, 2021), Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
• Points: 9,377 (10.9 ppg)
• Assists: 4,889 (5.7 apg)
• Steals: 1,563 (1.8 spg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Basketball, FIBA World Cup, : 1982 Colombia: National team
• Representing  United States
• Basketball
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1982 Colombia: National team

Rivers played point guard for the Hawks and Celtics in his playing career. He coached the Clippers from 1999 to 2002, then spent four seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning a championship in 2008.

Rivers was hired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May 2018, and led them to an appearance in the NBA Finals that year. Rivers has also had coaching stints with Orlando (2013–16), Los Angeles Clippers (2017) and San Antonio Spurs (2018).

He is married to Stacey Augmon and they have two children together - daughter Shaya Lynn and son Jaden Christopher. Rivers played 14 seasons in the NBA, including 13 with the Boston Celtics. He was a key part of four championship teams (2008-10, 2013-15) and won two MVP awards (2013, 2014).

Rivers began his coaching career as an assistant with Orlando Magic from 1999 to 2003 before moving on to Boston where he led the team to three championships between 2007 and 2010. In December 2013, he replaced Doc Jamison as head coach of Clippers. 

As a player and now coach, Rivers has always been known for his intelligence on the court as well as strong work ethic off it - something that has helped him achieve great success both on and off the court throughout his lengthy career.

Also Played For: marquette golden eagles

20. Justin Holiday

Small forward

Career

• High school: Campbell Hall, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Washington (2007–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2012: Okapi Aalstar
• 2012–2013: Idaho Stampede
• 2013: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2013–2014: Szolnoki Olaj
• 2014–2015: Golden State Warriors
• 2014: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2015–2016: Atlanta Hawks
• 2016: Chicago Bulls
• 2016–2017: New York Knicks
• 2017–2019: Chicago Bulls
• 2019: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2019–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022: Sacramento Kings
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA champion (2015), Hungarian League champion (2014), Hungarian Cup winner (2014), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013), NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2013), Belgian Cup winner (2012), Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (2010)

Holiday was undrafted out of Washington in the 2011 NBA Draft but has since had a successful career playing for several teams in Europe. He is considered an above-average shooter and scorer with good athleticism and size.

In his first season with Okapi Aalstar, he averaged 12 points per game while shooting 46% from three-point range. Holiday spent last season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers before signing a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason.

Holiday was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He had a breakout season in 2014-15, averaging 12.5 points and 5 rebounds per game for Szolnoki Olaj, before joining Santa Cruz Warriors during the 2015 offseason. 

In 2016-17, he averaged 14 points and 6 assists per game for Atlanta Hawks - winning Eastern Conference Player of The Month award in February 2017 -before being traded to the Chicago Bulls at midseason.

With Chicago, Holiday helped lead them to their first championship since 1966 when they defeated New York Knicks 4 games to 1 in 2018 playoffs.

21. Paul Millsap

Power forward

Career

• High school: Grambling (Grambling, Louisiana)
• College: Louisiana Tech (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2006–present
• 2006–2013: Utah Jazz
• 2013–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2017–2021: Denver Nuggets
• 2021–2022: Brooklyn Nets
• 2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 4× NBA All-Star (2014–2017), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007), 2× First-team All-WAC (2005, 2006), 3× NCAA rebounding leader (2004–2006), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003), Louisiana Mr. Basketball (2003)

Paul Millsap is a 2017–2018 All-Star and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2006 and has played for them since then, except for one season where he spent time with the Atlanta Hawks.

In his 17 seasons in the NBA, Millsap has averaged 18 points per game and 8 rebounds per game. His contract with the Denver Nuggets expires at the end of 2020, so it will be interesting to see what he does next year. Millsap is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Millsap was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2006 and has played for them since then. He is a three-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Second Team selection, as well as being WAC Player of the Year twice. 

In 2013, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks and has been there ever since - making him one of only six players to have stayed with one team throughout their NBA career so far.

Millsap will miss part of the season after undergoing surgery on his left thumb but is expected to make a full recovery in time for next year's campaign hopefully. 

Paul loves playing against fellow countryman Damian Lillard, stating that they are "two gunslingers going at it." 

When not basketballing or shooting hoops himself, you might find Millsap enjoying spending quality time with his wife (and former Miss America) Karli & their daughters Zuri & Riela or hitting up The Hangover Part III premiere party (lol).

22. Zelmo Beaty

Center

Career

• High school: Scott (Woodville, Texas)
• College: Prairie View A&M (1958–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1962–1975
• Position: Center
• Number: 14, 31
• ABA champion (1971), ABA Playoffs MVP (1971), 2× NBA All-Star (1966, 1968), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1963), 3× ABA All-Star (1971–1973), 2× All-ABA Second Team (1971, 1972), ABA All-Time Team
• Points: 15,207 (17.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,665 (10.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,365 (1.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2014

Zelmo Beaty was a towering center in the NBA for many years. He was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the 3rd overall pick in the 1962 draft and played there for six seasons before moving on to other teams.

Zelmo is best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won an NBA championship in 1976. After retiring from playing basketball, Zelmo worked as a television commentator and served as president of Basketball Operations for the Seattle SuperSonics until his death in 2013 at 73 years old.

Zelmo Beaty played in the ABA and NBA for over a decade, winning championships with both leagues. He was an all-star twice in the NBA and three times in the ABA. Beaty coached several teams during his career, most notably Virginia Squires and Utah Stars.

23. AJ Griffin

Small forward

Career

• High school: Archbishop Stepinac, (White Plains, New York)
• College: Duke (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• ACC All-Rookie Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2019 Brazil: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2019 Brazil: Team

AJ Griffin was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 25th 2003. AJ attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York and played for the school's varsity basketball team from 2010-2015.

In his two seasons with Duke University (2021–2022), Griffin led the Blue Devils to a combined record of 38-4 and was named an All American both years. 

After being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with pick 16th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, he made his professional debut during their season opener against Milwaukee Bucks on October 17th - scoring 5 points off 2 shots from behind the arc en route to a 20-point victory.

On November 22nd 2018, AJ scored a careerhigh 41 points while shooting 10-of-15 from three point range as part of an 83-81 win over Orlando Magic at Philips Arena - becoming just the 4th player ever to score 30+ points shooting ten or more triples in a game. 

In total, AJ has appeared in 560 games (509 starts) averaging 12 points per game while shooting 43% from three point range; he is also renowned for his strong defensive skills which have helped him rack up 3 steals per contest throughout his career so far.

Also Played For: white plains

24. Danilo Gallinari

Power forward

Career

• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2005: Casalpusterlengo
• 2005–2006: Nuova Pavia
• 2006–2008: Olimpia Milano
• 2008–2011: New York Knicks
• 2011: Olimpia Milano
• 2011–2017: Denver Nuggets
• 2017–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2020: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2020–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: Boston Celtics
• Italian League MVP (2008), 2× Italian League Best Player U-22 (2007, 2008), EuroLeague Rising Star (2008)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Italy, FIBA Europe U20 Championship, : 2007 Italy: , FIBA Europe U18 Championship, : 2005 Serbia and Montenegro: U-18 Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing Italy
• FIBA Europe U20 Championship
• : 2007 Italy:
• FIBA Europe U18 Championship
• : 2005 Serbia and Montenegro: U-18 Team

Danilo Gallinari is a 34-year old power forward who has played in the NBA since 2004. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2008 and spent six seasons with them before moving to Olimpia Milano in 2011.

In total, he has played for Casalpusterlengo (2004–2005), Nuova Pavia (2005–2006), New York Knicks (2008–2011) and Olimpia Milano (2011 onwards). With an average of 20 points per game over his career, Gallinari is one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history.

He won two Italian League championships with Olimpia Milano during his time there and also lifted silverware at the EuroLeague Final Four tournament in 2014 where he led Italy to their first ever title medal at that level. 

Now playing for Denver Nuggets, Danilo will be looking to help them retain their place as one of the top teams in North America this season.

25. Moses Malone

Center

Career

• High school: Petersburg (Petersburg, Virginia)
• ABA draft 1974 / Round: 3
• Selected by the Utah Stars
• Playing career: 1974–1995
• Position: Center
• Number: 22, 13, 20, 21, 24, 2, 4, 8
• Coaching career: 2006–2009
• NBA champion (1983), NBA Finals MVP (1983), 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1979, 1982, 1983), 12× NBA All-Star (1978–1989), ABA All-Star (1975), 4× All-NBA First Team (1979, 1982, 1983, 1985), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1980, 1981, 1984, 1987), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979), ABA All-Rookie Team (1975), 6× NBA rebounding leader (1979, 1981–1985), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 2 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, No. 24 retired by Houston Rockets, National high school player of the year (1974), First-team Parade All-American (1974), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 29,580 (20.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 17,834 (12.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,889 (1.3 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Moses Malone was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He averaged 22 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his career. 

Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to two NBA championships in 1984 and 1985, as well as a runner-up finish in 1983.

After retiring from playing basketball, Moses transitioned into coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006–2009. Moses Malone passed away on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 60

After a long battle with dementia caused by years of head injuries sustained while playing professional basketball Moses Malone was one of the most dominant players in NBA history.

He won three MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and four consecutive first-team selections. Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to their only championship in 1983 and is still considered one of the best big men to ever play the game. 

After a successful playing career, Moses Malone became an influential coach with Philadelphia before moving on to Atlanta, Milwaukee and finally Houston where he retired as head coach in 2009.

Also Played For: center basketball, nba 70s

26. Jeff Teague

Point guard

Career

• High school: Pike (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Wake Forest (2007–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2009–2021
• Number: 0, 44, 00, 55, 5
• 2009–2016: Atlanta Hawks
• 2016–2017: Indiana Pacers
• 2017–2020: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2020: Atlanta Hawks
• 2020–2021: Boston Celtics
• 2021: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA champion (2021), NBA All-Star (2015), Consensus second-team All-American (2009), Second-team All-ACC (2009), ACC All-Freshman Team (2008)
• Points: 10,061 (12.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,989 (2.4 rpg)
• Assists: 4,585 (5.6 apg)

Jeff Teague played for the Atlanta Hawks from 2009 to 2021. During his playing career, Jeff Teague averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game.

In 2009, he was drafted 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks and started playing professional basketball that year. He is married to LaVonne Hatcher with whom he has two children - a son named Miles and daughternamed Zuri Castle-Teague (Zuri).

Jeff currently works as a regional scout for the Atlanta Hawks Jeff Teague is a former ACC player and an NBA All-Star. He has played for the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks in his career so far.

Jeff Teague was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2009 NBA draft and he made his debut with them that season. In 2015, Teague led the Atlanta Hawks to their first ever championship win against Cleveland Cavaliers . 

The following year (2016), Jeff won his second title with Boston Celtics becoming one of only four players to do so in their rookie or sophomore seasons along with Kobe Bryant , Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan .

In 2017, he joined forces with fellow All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins to form one of the most exciting young cores in basketball history when they were traded to Minnesota Timberwolves. 

After two disappointing seasons where he failed to live up expectations set by himself and his new team mates respectively, Jeff signed a three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Bucks ahead of this upcoming 2020–21 season.

Also Played For: minnesota timberwolves

27. Kyle Korver

Small forward

Career

• High school: Pella (Pella, Iowa)
• College: Creighton (1999–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 2003–2020
• Position: Shooting guard / small forward
• 2003–2007: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2007–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010–2012: Chicago Bulls
• 2012–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2019–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA All-Star (2015), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2015), Consensus second-team All-American (2003), 2× MVC Player of the Year (2002, 2003), 2× First-team All-MVC (2002, 2003), Second-team All-MVC (2001), No. 25 retired by Creighton Bluejays
• Points: 11,953 (9.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,643 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,114 (1.7 apg)

Kyle Korver is a 41-year-old shooting guard and small forward who has played in the NBA for 20 seasons. Kyle Korver was born on March 17, 1981, in Paramount, California.

He attended Pella High School before going to Creighton University where he starred as a shooter and rebounder for two years. The New Jersey Nets drafted Korver with the 51st overall pick in 2003 and he spent five years with them before signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007.

Kyle Korver has been one of the most consistent shooters in the league over his career, averaging more than 16 points per game every year except in 2017 when he averaged just 9 points due to injury problems. 

In 2020, Kyle announced his retirement from professional basketball after playing his last game for the Atlanta Hawks Kyle Korver is a three-time All-American and two-time First Team MVC player.

Kyle Korver was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2007 and played there for six seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2012. He then spent four seasons with Atlanta before signing with Cleveland in 2018 where he currently plays. 

Kyle Korver has been known for his outstanding shooting abilities, ranking third all-time in 3-pointers made (1,886), fifth in total points scored (15,458), and seventh in assists (4,089).

His most notable achievements include winning an NBA All-Star Game MVP Award as well as receiving the NBA Sportsmanship Award twice during his career so far.

28. Kevin Willis

Career

• High school: John J. Pershing (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: , Jackson College (1980–1981), Michigan State (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1984–2005, 2007
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 42, 41, 43, 45
• 1984–1994: Atlanta Hawks
• 1994–1996: Miami Heat
• 1996: Golden State Warriors
• 1996–1998: Houston Rockets
• 1998–2001: Toronto Raptors
• 2001: Denver Nuggets
• 2001–2002: Houston Rockets
• 2002–2004: San Antonio Spurs
• 2004–2005: Atlanta Hawks
• 2007: Dallas Mavericks
• NBA champion (2003), NBA All-Star (1992), All-NBA Third Team (1992)
• Points: 17,523 (12.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 11,901 (8.4 rpg)
• Assists: 1,328 (0.9 apg)

Willis was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging over 20 points per game for most of his career. He played center and power forward during his time in the league, and is perhaps best known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks.

Willis retired from playing in 2005 after 10 seasons, but continues to work as an analyst for Turner Broadcasting systems. Willis was a key player on the Atlanta Hawks teams that won three championships in the 1990s. He is best known for his defense and rebounding, which helped him win several All-Star and All-NBA honors.

In 2002, Willis signed with the San Antonio Spurs and helped them to an NBA Finals appearance before retiring in 2004. 

After retirement, Willis worked as an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the NBA playoffs until he retired again in 2007 at age 43 due to health concerns stemming from injuries sustained during his playing career.

Also Played For: michigan state basketball, michigan state spartans basketball

29. Jalen Johnson

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Sun Prairie, (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin), Nicolet, (Glendale, Wisconsin)
• College: Duke (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2021–2022: →College Park Skyhawks

Jalen Johnson is a 21-year-old small forward who was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen attended Sun Prairie High School in Wausau, Wisconsin and led his team to three state championships during his time there.

He is considered one of the most promising young players in this year's draft class and has already showed some impressive skills on the court. We can look forward to seeing more from him as he continues to develop over the next few years, making him an exciting prospect for fans of basketball everywhere.

Jalen Johnson is a 2020 prospect who will play college basketball at Duke next season. Jalen has excellent athleticism and ball-handling skills, which should help him in the NBA. He's been praised for his toughness and defensive ability, making him a valuable asset on any team. 

Jalen is still developing as a player, so he has plenty of room to grow into one of the best prospects in the draft class.

Look for Johnson to be an important part of whichever team selects him with the 20th overall pick in 2021 NBA Draft.

Also Played For: nba summer league

30. Cam Reddish

Small forward

Career

• Haverford School
• (Haverford, Pennsylvania)
• Westtown School
• (West Chester, Pennsylvania)

Cam Reddish is a small forward who was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish played college basketball at Duke and helped lead them to their first National Championship since 1992.

He has been praised for his explosive scoring ability, both off the dribble and from beyond the arc, which should make him an effective player in the NBA. 

Reddish is expected to join the Knicks' roster as early as next season; look for him to contribute immediately on offense while also developing into a leader on that team over time.

Cam Reddish was selected 10th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Reddish played college basketball at Duke, where he won two NCAA Championships and was a First-Team All American as a junior in 2018. 

Reddish is known for his explosiveness off the dribble and his all around play on both ends of the floor. He should make an impact with the Atlanta Hawks from Day 1.

Cam Reddish has already shown that he can compete against some of the best players in this year's draft class, so don't be surprised if he makes an immediate impact with whichever team selects him next season.

31. Lou Williams

Point guard

Career

• High school: South Gwinnett (Snellville, Georgia)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2005–present
• 2005–2012: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2006: →Fort Worth Flyers
• 2012–2014: Atlanta Hawks
• 2014–2015: Toronto Raptors
• 2015–2017: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2017: Houston Rockets
• 2017–2021: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2021–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 3× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2015, 2018, 2019), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2005), First-team Parade All-American (2005), Third-team Parade All-American (2004), Jordan Brand Classic (2005), Nike Hoop Summit (2005), McDonald's All-American (2005), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2005)

Lou Williams is a 36-year old shooting guard and point guard who was drafted in the second round of the 2005 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. After playing two seasons with the Sixers, Williams spent five years with the Atlanta Hawks before joining the Los Angeles Lakers after last season.

A three-time All-Star and two time Sixth Man of The Year, Williams is one of only six players in league history to average at least 20 points and four assists per game for an entire season (2016–17). 

Known for his explosiveness off baseline as well as his creativity on offence, Lou will be looking to continue his successful career next year with whichever team he signs with.

A three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Lou Williams is one of the most versatile and talented players in the game. Averaging 19 points per game over his career with six different teams, Williams has proven himself to be a scoring threat no matter where he plays. 

His defense is also top notch, as he was named to multiple All-Defensive Teams throughout his career. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Williams will likely continue playing at a high level for years to come.

Also Played For: toronto raptors

32. Bogdan Bogdanović

Shooting guard

Career

• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2014: Partizan
• 2014–2017: Fenerbahçe
• 2017–2020: Sacramento Kings
• 2020–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018), EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team (2020), EuroLeague champion (2017), All-EuroLeague First Team (2017), 2× EuroLeague Rising Star (2014, 2015), 2× Turkish League champion (2016, 2017), Turkish Cup winner (2016), Turkish President's Cup winner (2016), Turkish League Finals MVP (2017), Turkish Cup Final MVP (2016), 2× Adriatic League champion (2011, 2013), All-Adriatic League Team (2014), 2× Serbian Player of the Year (2017, 2019), 4× Serbian League champion (2011–2014), 2× Serbian Cup winner (2011, 2012), Serbian League Playoffs MVP (2014), FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Serbia, EuroBasket, : 2017 Turkey: , Olympic Games, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: , U19 World Championship, : 2011 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Serbia
• EuroBasket
• : 2017 Turkey:
• Olympic Games
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• World Cup
• : 2014 Spain:
• U19 World Championship
• : 2011 Latvia: Team

Bogdan Bogdanović was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2014. He has played for Partizan, Fenerbahçe and Sacramento Kings since 2010. Bogdan Bogdanović is a shooting guard who can score from anywhere on the court.

His nickname is "Bogda". Bogdan Bogdanović is a Serbian professional basketball player who most recently played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. He has spent his entire career playing in Serbia, with stints in Turkey and Adriatic League clubs before joining the Atlanta Hawks this past season.

Bogdanović has won multiple titles with various Serbian teams, including two league championships and a Serbian Cup win. He was named to both the All-EuroLeague First Team and EuroLeague Rising Star Teams in 2017 after an impressive year where he averaged 16 points per game in Europe's top competition.

Bogdanović was also one of Serbia's key players at the FIBA World Cup where he led his team to their first ever appearance in the tournament’s final stages, scoring 23 points off the bench against France during their semi-final match up en route to eventual runners up spot overall.

Also Played For: fiba basketball world cup, shooting guard

33. Dan Roundfield

Career

• High school: Chadsey (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: Central Michigan (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1975–1988
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 32, 5
• 1975–1978: Indiana Pacers
• 1978–1984: Atlanta Hawks
• 1984–1985: Detroit Pistons
• 1985–1987: Washington Bullets
• 1987–1988: Auxilium Torino
• 3× NBA All-Star (1980–1982), All-NBA Second Team (1980), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1980, 1982, 1983), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1981, 1984), MAC Player of the Year (1975), 2× First-team All-MAC (1974, 1975), No. 32 retired by Central Michigan Chippewas
• Points: 11,657 (14.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,502 (9.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,160 (1.4 bpg)

Dan Roundfield was a standout power forward at Central Michigan and went on to play in the NBA. He had an injury-plagued career, playing just 318 games over 11 seasons.

However, he is best known for scoring 41 points against the Boston Celtics in 1977 - one of the biggest individual performances in NBA history. Dan Roundfield died from cancer at 59 years old in 2012 Dan Roundfield was one of the most dominant frontcourt players in NBA history.

He won three All-Star games and two Defensive Player of the Year awards, en route to a 19-year career that saw him play for six different teams. 

Roundfield's unique blend of size (6'10", 255 pounds) and athleticism made him an unstoppable force on both ends of the floor. His shotblocking ability was second to none, while his scoring ability gave opposing teams nightmares during his time in the league.

Roundfield is now retired after playing his final season with Auxilium Torino in Italy, but he'll always be remembered as one of the greatest big men to ever play professional basketball.

Also Played For: central michigan university

34. Mookie Blaylock

Career

• High school: Garland (Garland, Texas)
• College: , Midland (1985–1987), Oklahoma (1987–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 1989–2002
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10
• 1989–1992: New Jersey Nets
• 1992–1999: Atlanta Hawks
• 1999–2002: Golden State Warriors
• NBA All-Star (1994), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1994, 1995), 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1996–1999), 2× NBA steals leader (1997, 1998), Consensus second-team All-American (1989), No. 10 honored by Oklahoma Sooners
• Points: 11,962 (13.5 ppg)
• Assists: 5,972 (6.7 apg)
• Steals: 2,075 (2.3 spg)

Mookie Blaylock was born in Garland, Texas on March 20th 1967. He attended high school at Garland (Garland, TX) and then College at Midland (1985-1987).

Mookie played professional basketball for the New Jersey Nets from 1989 to 2002. In his NBA career he averaged 10 points per game and 1,667 assists over an 11-year span.

After retiring from basketball Mookie started a successful clothing line called "Mookies" which is still going strong today. Mookie Blaylock was a highly skilled big man in the 1990s who spent most of his career with the New Jersey Nets and Atlanta Hawks.

He won two All-Star games and four All-Defensive team nods during his time in the NBA, as well as being named an all-star second team player twice. Mookie also had success against other teams, averaging 13 points and six assists per game over his career while stealing two balls per game.

After leaving the NBA, he played overseas for a number of years before retiring from professional basketball altogether in 2002.

Also Played For: oklahoma basketball

35. Dejounte Murray

Point guard

Career

• High school: Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Washington (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2022: San Antonio Spurs
• 2016–2017: →Austin Spurs
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Star (2022), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018), NBA steals leader (2022), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Washington Mr. Basketball (2015)

Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Murray had a strong freshman season at Washington, averaging 16.8 points and 5.3 assists per game while helping lead the Huskies to an NCAA title.

In his sophomore year, Murray improved even more, averaging 17 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds per game on 47% shooting from three-point range en route to being named First Team All-American and unanimous Pac-12 Tournament MVP honors. 

As a junior, Murray led Washington to another NCAA title as he averaged 20 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds per contest while shooting 48% from beyond the arc – becoming just one of two players in history (along with Oscar Robertson) to average over 20 points, 7 dimes and five boards per game in their collegiate career1.

Entering his senior season at Washington this year under new head coach Mike Hopkins Murray is once again considered one of college basketball's top prospects heading into next year's NBA Draft where he is projected as a first round selection or possibly higher if he declares for it following his graduation from Washington later this spring2.

Also Played For: point guard, nba isolation

36. Tyrese Martin

Career

• High school: , William Allen, (Allentown, Pennsylvania), Massanutten Military Academy, (Woodstock, Virginia)
• College: , Rhode Island (2018–2020), UConn (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022: →College Park Skyhawks

Tyrese Martin is a 23-year-old shooting guard from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA draft. 

Martin played college basketball at William Allen College where he averaged 19 points and five rebounds per game as a junior and 21 points and six rebounds per game as a senior.

In his rookie season with the Hawks, Martin appeared in all 82 games and averaged 5.5 points on 41% shooting from 3-point range while adding 2 assists and 1 steal per contest. 

As a sophomore, Martin missed 12 games due to injury but still managed to average 10 points on 46% shooting from 3-point range along with 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 26 minutes of action per game off the bench for Atlanta.

5 6 7 8 9 Martin was born and raised in Woodstock, Virginia. He attended Massanutten Military Academy where he played for the varsity basketball team. Martin was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA draft in 2022. 

He has played for the Atlanta Hawks since then, appearing in over 200 games during his career so far. Martin is a versatile player who can play both guard positions well and possesses an excellent shooting touch from behind the arc.

His defensive abilities have also been praised by many experts, making him one of the most consistent players on his teams throughout his career to date.

37. Walt Bellamy

Career

• High school: J.T. Barber, (New Bern, North Carolina)
• College: Indiana (1958–1961)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Packers
• Playing career: 1961–1974
• Position: Center
• Number: 8
• 1961–1965: Chicago Packers / Zephyrs / Baltimore Bullets
• 1965–1968: New York Knicks
• 1968–1970: Detroit Pistons
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974: New Orleans Jazz
• 4× NBA All-Star (1962–1965), NBA Rookie of the Year (1962), Consensus second-team All-American (1961), First-team All-American – USBWA (1960), Second-team All-American – NEA (1960), Third-team All-American – UPI (1960)
• Points: 20,941 (20.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 14,241 (13.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,544 (2.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition

Walt Bellamy was an All-Star center in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Chicago Packers with the first pick in the 1961 draft and played with them until they folded at the end of that season.

Bellamy then joined the Boston Celtics, where he won two championships (1968–1969). He finished his career with three more titles (1971–1973) with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 1974. 

Walt Bellamy is one of only six players to have been named MVP, Rookie of The Year, and Finals MVP all within his first five seasons in the league.

After retirement, he served as a color commentator for both TNT and TBS during their coverage of NBA games from 1975 to 2003; he also appeared on various talk shows over this period discussing basketball topics or sharing stories about his playing days. 

In 2006, Walt became president and CEO of HealthSouth Corporation after serving as its chairman since 1998; under his leadership HealthSouth grew from $1 billion to over $10 billion in total assets while reducing health care costs for patients by 20%.

On November 2nd 2013, Walt passed away at 74 years old due to complications related to prostate cancer treatment.

Also Played For: indiana hoosiers men's basketball, slam magazine

38. Aaron Holiday

Career

• High school: Campbell Hall, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: UCLA (2015–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2021: Indiana Pacers
• 2021–2022: Washington Wizards
• 2022: Phoenix Suns
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• Third-team All-American – SN (2018), First-team All-Pac-12 (2018), Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2018)

Aaron Holiday is a point guard who was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. At UCLA, he averaged 14.8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game over two seasons.

He made his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards in 2021 and has since played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans. Aaron Holiday is a guard for the Indiana Pacers.

He was born on September 22, 1996 in Los Angeles, California. As a junior at UCLA he averaged 17 points and 5 assists per game while leading his team to an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

In 2018–19, Holiday had another successful season with the Pacers averaging 16 points and 4 assists per game as they made it to the playoffs where they lost to eventual NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers in 6 games.

At 21 years old Aaron has already established himself as one of the best guards in the league and looks set to continue developing his skills for many years to come.

39. Frank Kaminsky

Career

• High school: Benet Academy (Lisle, Illinois)
• College: Wisconsin (2011–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2019: Charlotte Hornets
• 2019–2022: Phoenix Suns
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• National college player of the year (2015), Consensus first-team All-American (2015), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2015), Big Ten Player of the Year (2015), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2014, 2015), Big Ten tournament MVP (2015), No. 44 jersey retired by Wisconsin Badgers

Kaminsky was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the ninth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. Kaminsky played college basketball for Wisconsin, where he was named a First-Team All-American and won two Big Ten Championships.

In his rookie season, Kaminsky averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Kaminsky has since moved to Atlanta and continued to be a key player for them in 2017–2018, averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds per game.

Kaminsky is a former college basketball player who has played in the NBA for two seasons. He was named a consensus first-team All-American and won several awards during his time at Wisconsin, including being named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2015.

Kaminsky was drafted 44th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2015, after playing three seasons with Wisconsin where he averaged 17.8 points and 7 rebounds per game. 

In 2018, he signed with the Phoenix Suns on a one-year contract worth $5 million dollars before joining Atlanta Hawks later that season.

Also Played For: university of wisconsin-madison basketball, nba 2k18

40. Stacey Augmon

Small forward

Career

• High school: John Muir (Pasadena, California)
• College: UNLV (1987–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1991–2006
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 2
• Coaching career: 2007–present
• As player:, NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992), NCAA champion (1990), Consensus second-team All-American (1991), 3× NABC Defensive Player of the Year (1989–1991), Big West Player of the Year (1989), No. 32 retired by UNLV Runnin' Rebels
• Points: 7,990 (8.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,216 (3.2 rpg)
• Steals: 974 (1.0 spg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympics, : 1988 Seoul: National team, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1987 Bormio: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1989 Duisburg: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 1988 Seoul: National team
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1987 Bormio: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1989 Duisburg: National team

Augmon played for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Augmon was drafted 9th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 1991. He spent 11 seasons with the Hawks, averaging 10 points per game and 4 rebounds per game.

Augmon was traded to the Kings in 2006, where he played until his retirement in 2009 at age 36 due to injury-related issues. Stacey Augmon played in the NBA for nearly a decade, averaging 8.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

After retiring as a player, Augmon became an assistant coach with the Nuggets and UNLV before being appointed head coach of the KCC Egis this season. Augmon has helped lead his team to two wins in its first three games of the season and is looking forward to expanding on that success next year.

41. Jarrett Culver

Small forward

Career

• High school: Coronado (Lubbock, Texas)
• College: Texas Tech (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2021: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2021–2022: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2021: →Memphis Hustle
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: →College Park Skyhawks
• Consensus second-team All-American (2019), Big 12 Player of the Year (2019), First-team All-Big 12 (2019)

Culver is a versatile shooting guard/small forward who was drafted 6th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2019 NBA Draft. Culver averaged 18 points, five rebounds and three assists per game during his freshman season at Texas Tech before declaring for the draft.

Culver has drawn comparisons to former Atlanta Hawk John Salmons due to his ability to score from all over the court, as well as play lockdown defense. The 23-year-old will likely spend time developing in the G League before joining an NBA team full-time next season.

Jarrett Culver is a professional basketball player who has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. 

He was born on October 14, 1997 in College Park, Georgia In 2019 he was named an All-American second-team selection by various media outlets and also won Big 12 Player of the Year honors from his conference's coaches.

Jarrett Culver finished his college career with averages of 17 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists per game over two seasons at College Park Skyhawks after transferring from Clemson University where he averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists as a freshman.

42. Steve Smith

Shooting guard

Career

• NBA champion (2003)
• NBA All-Star (1998)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992)
• NBA Sportsmanship Award (2002)
• J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1998)
• Consensus second-team All-American (1991)
• Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1990)
• 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1990, 1991)
• No. 21 retired by Michigan State Spartans

Smith is a shooting guard who played in the NBA for over 20 years. Smith was drafted fifth overall by the Miami Heat in the 1991 NBA Draft. In his first two seasons with Miami, he helped lead them to two championship titles (1993 and 1994).

After leaving Miami, Smith spent three years with Atlanta before moving on to Portland and San Antonio. He retired from professional basketball in 2005 after playing for the Spurs once again during the 2002–03 season. 

Steve Smith currently works as an analyst for Turner Sports' coverage of college basketball games on the TNT channel Steve Smith was a versatile player who excelled at both scoring and assists.

He played for four teams in his 14-year career but is most remembered for playing with the Charlotte Bobcats. Smith won an NBA championship with the New Orleans Hornets in 2003 and also made five All-Star appearances during his lengthy career. 

He retired from playing in 2013 after spending time with the Miami Heat, where he helped lead them to two championships (2013, 2016).

43. Vít Krejčí

Guard

Career

• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2021: Zaragoza
• 2021–2022: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2022: →Oklahoma City Blue
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• ACB All-Young Players Team (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Czech Republic, FIBA U20 European Championship B, : 2019 Portugal: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Czech Republic
• FIBA U20 European Championship B
• : 2019 Portugal: Team

Krejčí was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2020 NBA draft. He has played for Zaragoza and Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017-present. Krejčí is a point guard who stands at 6'8" and weighs 195lb (88kg).

Vít Krejčí is currently playing with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Krejčí was drafted in the second round, with the 48th overall pick, by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft. Krejčí played for PBC CSKA Moscow of Russia during his rookie season and averaged 13.4 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

In 2019-20 Krejčí spent time with both the Atlanta Hawks and their G-League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers before being traded to Oklahoma City Blue on January 10th 2020.

Where he has continued to play since then averaging 16 points 5 rebounds 2 assists per game through 36 games this season as a starter for OKC blue averaging over 30 minutes per night including 41 minutes against.

Golden State Warriors last month scoring 27 points 9 rebounds 6 assists 1 block bringing his averages up to 17ppg 8rpg 4apg 1bblock.

44. Trent Forrest

Career

• High school: Chipley (Chipley, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: →College Park Skyhawks
• Second-team All-ACC (2020)

Forrest was a standout player at Chipley High School in Florida. He signed with Florida State as a walk-on and became one of the most successful point guards in school history, averaging 13.5 points, 5.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game during his three years playing for the Seminoles.

In 2018, Forrest was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks as the 25th overall pick in the NBA Draft following a dominant sophomore season where he averaged 19 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds per game while shooting over 50% from 3-point range (50-of-124). 

Forrest is considered to be an elite perimeter shooter who can create shots off of drives or pull up from long distance with ease – making him difficult to defend on offence if given space to operate.

Trent Forrest was a standout player at Florida State, and he is now in the NBA. Trent Forrest has had a successful career so far, and he looks to continue his success with Atlanta Hawks. 

He started playing basketball for FSU when he was just a freshman in high school, and it showed later on in college as well. In 2020, Trent Forrest will be representing Utah Jazz during the NBA playoffs; this is an incredible achievement. 

His playstyle is based around hard work and discipline - two things that have helped him achieve great things thus far in his professional career.

Also Played For: florida state university basketball

45. DeMarre Carroll

Small forward

Career

• High school: John Carroll Catholic, (Birmingham, Alabama)
• College: , Vanderbilt (2004–2006), Missouri (2007–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2009–2020
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 1, 0, 3, 5, 9, 77
• Coaching career: 2022–present
• First-team All-Big 12 (2009)

DeMarre Carroll played basketball for Vanderbilt before being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009. He spent six seasons with the Grizzlies, helping them to several playoff appearances and a championship in 2013.

Carroll then moved to Brooklyn Nets where he has continued playing an important role as assistant coach under head coach Kenny Atkinson. DeMarre Carroll is married with one daughter and lives in Brooklyn, New York City.

Carroll played nine seasons in the NBA, with stints with Memphis, Houston, Denver and Utah before moving to Toronto for one season. Carroll was most successful during his time in Atlanta where he won an Eastern Conference title in 2015 and made a run to the semi-finals of the playoffs that year.

In 2018 Carroll moved to Milwaukee on a two-year deal as assistant coach to new head coach Mike Budenholzer.

46. Kent Bazemore

Small forward

Career

• High school: Bertie (Windsor, North Carolina)
• College: Old Dominion (2008–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2014: Golden State Warriors
• 2012–2014: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2014: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2014–2019: Atlanta Hawks
• 2019–2020: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2020: Sacramento Kings
• 2020–2021: Golden State Warriors
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• Lefty Driesell Award (2011), First-team All-CAA (2012), Second-team All-CAA (2011), 2× CAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011, 2012), 3× CAA All-Defensive Team (2010–2012), No. 24 retired by Old Dominion Monarchs

Kent Bazemore was born on July 1, 1989 in Kelford, North Carolina. He played college basketball at Old Dominion before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2012.

Bazemore has since spent time with the Santa Cruz Warriors and Atlanta Hawks in his NBA career. In 2017, he announced that he would be retiring from professional basketball after eight seasons.

Kent Bazemore played collegiately for Old Dominion Monarchs and was a two-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks in 2014 and has since played for them, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors.

Kent is known as a versatile player who can play multiple positions well. His best season statistically came with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2016–17 when he averaged 16 points per game on 49% shooting from beyond the arc and 7 rebounds per game. 

In 2020–21, he joined forces with former teammate Stephen Curry to help lead the Golden State Warriors to their first championship in 40 years.

Also Played For: nba undrafted, undrafted nba

47. Jason Terry

Point guard

Career

• High school: Franklin (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Arizona (1995–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1999–2018
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 31, 4, 3
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• NBA champion (2011), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2009), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), NCAA champion (1997), Consensus first-team All-American (1999), Pac-10 Player of the Year (1999), First-team All-Pac-10 (1999), No. 31 retired by Arizona Wildcats
• Points: 18,881 (13.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,274 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 5,415 (3.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Jason Terry played shooting guard and point guard in the NBA for 13 seasons, retiring in 2018. Terry had a productive career as a shooter, averaging over 4 points per game throughout his playing days.

He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1999 and spent six seasons with them before joining the Mavericks in 2009. In 2013, he signed with the Boston Celtics where he spent two seasons before retiring at the end of 2016-17 season.

Terry was a two-time NBA champion as a player with the Atlanta Hawks in 2011 and Dallas Mavericks in 2013. Terry has also won an NCAA championship with the University of Texas Longhorns, being consensus first-team All-American his senior year.

He began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals before taking over as interim head coach for Grand Rapids Gold in 2020. Terry is currently an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz, who he joined midway through the 2021 season.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, arizona wildcats men's basketball

48. Clyde Lovellette

Power forward

Career

• High school: Garfield (Terre Haute, Indiana)
• College: Kansas (1949–1952)
• NBA draft 1952 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
• Playing career: 1951–1964
• Position: Center
• Number: 4, 34, 89
• 1951–1953: Phillips 66ers
• 1953–1957: Minneapolis Lakers
• 1957–1958: Cincinnati Royals
• 1958–1962: St. Louis Hawks
• 1962–1964: Boston Celtics
• 3× NBA champion (1954, 1963, 1964), 4× NBA All-Star (1956, 1957, 1960, 1961), All-NBA Second Team (1956), No. 34 honored by Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA champion (1952), NCAA Final Four MOP (1952), Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1952), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1951, 1952), Third-team All-American – AP (1950), NCAA season scoring leader (1952), No. 16 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks
• Points: 11,947 (17.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,663 (9.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,165 (1.6 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the United States, Olympic Games, : 1952 Helsinki: Team Competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1952 Helsinki: Team Competition

Clyde Lovellette was a professional basketball player who starred for the Minneapolis Lakers from 1952 to 1964. He is best known for his stellar play at center, where he averaged 20.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game over his career.

Clyde Lovellette also represented the United States in international competition on several occasions, most notably at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. In 2003, he was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame alongside other greats such as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Clyde Lovellette passed away on March 9th 2016 at the age of 86 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease Clyde Lovellette was an All-American center at Kansas who went on to play in the NBA for three different teams. He is best known for his time with the Minneapolis Lakers, where he was a 3-time champion and 4-time all-star.

2. Clyde Lovellette was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1923 and played college basketball at Kansas. He led the Jayhawks to their first NCAA title in 1952 and won both the Naismith Award (the most prestigious award given to a male college player) and consensus first-team All American honors that year.

After finishing his collegiate career, Clyde Lovellette joined the Boston Celtics as one of their original players.

The team made it to back-to-back championships during his tenure there before he was traded to St Louis Hawks just prior to the start of the 1964 season. 4. In total, Clyde Lovellette played in 907 games over 13 seasons with 5 different teams - averaging 17 points per game along the way.

Also Played For: los angeles lakers

49. Dwight Howard

Center

Career

• High school: Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, (Atlanta, Georgia)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2012: Orlando Magic
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2013–2016: Houston Rockets
• 2016–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2017–2018: Charlotte Hornets
• 2018–2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019–2020: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2020–2021: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2022–present: Taoyuan Leopards
• NBA champion (2020), 8× NBA All-Star (2007–2014), 5× All-NBA First Team (2008–2012), All-NBA Second Team (2014), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2013), 3× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009–2011), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2012), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005), 5× NBA rebounding leader (2008–2010, 2012, 2013), 2× NBA blocks leader (2009, 2010), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2008), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2004), McDonald's All-American Game Co-MVP (2004), First-team Parade All-American (2004), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2004)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2008 Beijing: Team competition, FIBA World Championship, : 2006 Japan: Team competition, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2007 Las Vegas: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2008 Beijing: Team competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2006 Japan: Team competition
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2007 Las Vegas: Team competition

Dwight Howard is a professional basketball player who has played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks. He was drafted first overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic and spent seven seasons with them before moving to Los Angeles in 2012.

In 2013, he joined the then-Atlanta Hawks and remains with them as of 2019. Dwight Howard's height (6 ft 10 inches) and weight (265 pounds) make him one of the most physically imposing players in basketball history. 

His skills on the court have earned him numerous awards, including five All-Star appearances, two MVP Awards, and three scoring titles over his career Dwight Howard was a dominant center in the NBA for many years and is still considered one of the best players in league history.

He led Houston to three consecutive championships from 2013-2015, while also being an All-Star multiple times and winning Defensive Player of the Year honors on two occasions. 

Howard has since left Houston for Atlanta, where he helped lead them to their first-ever title in 2017-2018 before departing for Charlotte later that year.

In 2018, Dwight signed with Washington Wizards but failed to win a championship within his three seasons there before joining Los Angeles Lakers midway through 2020.

50. Tracy McGrady

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Auburndale (Auburndale, Florida), Mount Zion Christian Academy, (Durham, North Carolina)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 1997–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 1, 3
• 1997–2000: Toronto Raptors
• 2000–2004: Orlando Magic
• 2004–2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: Qingdao Eagles
• 2013: San Antonio Spurs
• 7× NBA All-Star (2001–2007), 2× All-NBA First Team (2002, 2003), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2004, 2007), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2008), 2× NBA scoring champion (2003, 2004), NBA Most Improved Player (2001), CBA All-Star (2013), No. 1 retired by Qingdao Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997), First-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 18,381 (19.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,276 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 4,161 (4.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: Team competition

Tracy McGrady was a three-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest shooting guards in history. He played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Dallas Mavericks before retiring in 2013.

Tracy is known for his explosiveness off the dribble and incredible outside shots. Tracy has two children with wife Tatum O'Neal – son Trayce (born 2006) and daughter Tori (born 2009). 

In February 2017, he announced his retirement from basketball after 16 seasons in the league Tracy McGrady was an All-Star and scoring champion in the NBA.

He also won a Mr. Basketball award, which is given to the best high school player in America. McGrady played for six different teams during his 11-year career, but he is most famous for playing with the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic. 

Injuries cut short his time with the Rockets and Knicks, but Tracy finished his career with a championship win with the Spurs in 2013.

51. Mike Scott

Forward

Career

• High school: , Deep Creek (Chesapeake, Virginia), Hargrave Military Academy, (Chatham, Virginia)
• College: Virginia (2007–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2017: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: →Bakersfield Jam
• 2016: →Delaware 87ers
• 2016–2017: →Long Island Nets
• 2017–2018: Washington Wizards
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2021: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022–present: SLUC Nancy Basket
• Third-team All-American – SN (2012), First-team All-ACC (2012)

Scott was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft. Scott played college basketball at Virginia and helped lead them to a National Championship in 2011.

After graduation, Scott signed with Nancy Basket of LNB Pro A and has been one of their most consistent players over the past few seasons. In 2019, Scott led Nancy Basket to their first ever French League title, earning him MVP honors along the way.

Mike is known for his strong rebounding skills and defensive presence on both ends of the court; he is also an excellent shooter from outside-the-arc Scott was drafted 43rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2012 NBA draft. Scott played for both the Bakersfield Jam and Delaware 87ers before joining the Long Island Nets in 2016.

In 2017, he joined the Washington Wizards and continued to play with them until 2018 when he was traded to Los Angeles Clippers. After being traded again, Scott signed with SLUC Nancy Basket for a two-year deal in 2019.

Also Played For: university of virginia basketball

Final Words

. . . The Atlanta Hawks have had a long and successful history in the NBA, with some of their best players ever including Dominique Wilkins, Al Horford, Paul Millsap, and current head coach Mike Budenholzer.

They are a well-rounded team that can play both defensively and offensively, which has led them to many playoff appearances over the years.