Atlanta Hawks’ Best Players of the Decade: 10-6

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks brings the ball up court against Jeff Teague #44 of the Indiana Pacers in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 23, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Hawks defeated the Pacers 96-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks brings the ball up court against Jeff Teague #44 of the Indiana Pacers in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 23, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Hawks defeated the Pacers 96-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Part two of a series showcasing the top 15 Atlanta Hawks players of the decade.You can find part one here if you missed.

The Atlanta Hawks had a fairly successful decade, making the playoffs each year until the ’17-’18 season.

They found success through team-first ball, but that’s not to say they haven’t had any star players through the decade either.

Atlanta had two distinct eras come and go in the decade: The Josh SmithJoe Johnson era, which ended and led way to the Al HorfordPaul MillsapJeff Teague era. Now, we’re at the start of the Trae YoungJohn Collins era, which has a chance to be as successful, if not more, than the others.

Here we’ll be starting the countdown of the top 15 players of the Hawks’ decade, starting with a few honorable mentions.

The List thus far:

Honorable Mentions:
Lou Williams
Mike Muscala
DeAndre’ Bembry
Dewayne Dedmon
Kirk Hinrich

15 – Zaza Pachulia

14 – Mike Scott

13 – Taurean Prince

12 – Thabo Sefolosha

11 – Trae Young

Now let’s continue on with the list: