Atlanta Hawks Year of 2016 in Review: Individual Performances

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

This year was a whirlwind for the Atlanta Hawks that was both captivating and entertaining. What were some of the most exciting individual performances of 2016?

Recently we recapped the most notable roster moves that the Atlanta Hawks made during the calendar year. Today, it will be exciting to look back on the top performances and plays from the individual players on the team. Is there a particular game that you already have in mind? Well, perhaps you will find it here.

The performances will be split into three separate categories, including the best player performances for one game, the best player performances during a playoff series, and the best player performances against elite competition. Each category will consist of a top three, with number one, of course, ranking as the best. To wrap up this part of the review, there will be highlights of the Hawks top plays. Here we go!