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The Five Worst Trades in Atlanta Hawks History

By Tyler Sellers

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) is guarded against Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) near the Atlanta Hawks logo in the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) is guarded against Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) near the Atlanta Hawks logo in the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Trades can often times make or break a franchise. Here, we break down the top five worst trades in Atlanta Hawks history.

Mar 9, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry Hawk waves a flag before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry Hawk waves a flag before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

How many great and legendary players did the Hawks franchise have that they willingly parted ways with via trades? Was it ever a possibility for them to be a successful dynasty that reigned supreme over the rest of the competition? What does it feel like if one of your favorite players get dealt away? Today, I attempt to provide you answers to these questions.

This particular article covers the entire history of the Hawks as a franchise, not just in Atlanta. They were founded in 1946 and started out as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. They moved to Milwaukee in 1951 and moved again, this time to St. Louis in 1955. The Hawks represented “The Lou” until 1968 and won their lone championship in 1958. Following the 1968 season, the team was shipped to the great city of Atlanta, where they have found a permanent home.

The life and times of us all are filled with decisions that can change our lives as we know them forever. Some people are not worth meeting, relationships aren’t worth having, there are places you shouldn’t waste time visiting and so on and so on. But then if you can, the ones that are good need to be retained, held on to, salvaged, etc.

Being a general manager of a professional sports team isn’t much different. You want to gain players that are going to be assets that will help you reach the ultimate goal instead of liabilities that will only drag you down. In regards to the Hawks, general managers have had a hard time making those sound decisions when finalizing trades. Here are, through the tests of time, the trades they made that turned out to be the most self destructive.

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