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Who will be the Atlanta Hawks’ team leaders in 2016-17?

By Tom Atkinson

Dec 23, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer coaches against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Pistons 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer coaches against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Pistons 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Defensive Player Of the Year (DPOY)

Jan 15, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) blocks the shot of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) blocks the shot of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul Millsap

This can’t come as a surprise. Paul Millsap will be Atlanta’s Defensive Player of the Year for sure. When the Hawks’ offense faultered last year and the defense carried the team, Millsap was vital as the team’s strongest defender. He is one of a few players in the entire league who can put up nearly two blocks and steals per game, and finished fifth in the defensive voting last year while making the All-Defensive Second Team. Millsap was our DPOY last year and will be this year.

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