Atlanta Hawks All-1990's Dream Roster

Atlanta Hawks All-1990’s Dream Roster

Jan 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers celebrates their win as Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) walks off of the court just as time expires in their game at Philips Arena. The Clippers won 85-83. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Starting Center: Dikembe Mutombo

1996-1999 Stats: 12.4 PPG 12.3 RPG 1.2 APG 3.3 BPG .536 FG%

Mutombo signed with the Hawks after the 1996 season, and the new face of the Hawks continued to cement himself as one of the best defensive players to ever live.

Mutombo was named to All-Star Games in three of his four seasons in Atlanta, and his offense was not the reason. While he was a decent player on the offensive end, his legend was created on defense.

Mutombo’s two Defensive Player of the Year Awards during his Hawks stint ties him with Alonzo Mourning and Hakeem Olajuwon for the honor during the 1990’s.

As the 2000’s began, and the roster around him changed, his prime was close to being wasted. Fortunately, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and went on a memorable Finals run, alongside MVP Allen Iverson.

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