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Atlanta Hawks All-1990’s Dream Roster

By Nile Goodwyn

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
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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Jan 6, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers reacts during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers reacts during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Reserve Point Guards: Doc Rivers and Spud Webb

Rivers’ 1990-1991 Stats: 14.1 PPG 3.6 RPG 4.8 APG 2.1 SPG .441 FG%

Webb’s 1990-1996 Stats: 9.9 PPG 2.1 RPG 5.0 APG 1.2 SPG .461 FG%

This combination of memorable Hawks lead guards would do well in a back-court together. In fact, during the 1990 and 1991 seasons, they did just that, and helped the Hawks win a combined 84 games over the two seasons.

Rivers, who made the All-Star team as a Hawk during the late 80’s, was Mookie Blaylock’s predecessor as Dominique Wilkins’ defensive-minded, distributing lead guard. His 4.8 assists per game rank 3rd in terms of 1990’s Hawks.

Meanwhile, Webb possessed more than his memorable other-worldly athleticism. The second-highest Hawk in assists per game during the 90’s, only behind Blaylock, Webb’s game was much more than dunk contests.

After six years in Atlanta, he went on to prosper in Sacramento, before returning to Atlanta for the 1995-96 season, before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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