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

ByDallin Duffy|
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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ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 27: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball during the game against the on February 27, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

10. John Collins

John Collins has 2 seasons and 5 games under his belt, but has been good enough to crack the top-10.

Last year in particular, Collins starred, almost becoming the first Hawk to average a 20-10 season since Moses Malone in ’88-’89.

He was almost comically close to this achievement, finishing with 19.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game in his sophomore season.

This led to abundant excitement coming into this current year, but Collins got hit with a suspension in early November.

Him being gone for most of the season has seemed to die down some of the hype, and it’s easy to forget he was a legit contender to make the All-Star team last February.

At the very least, he’s one of the best dunkers of the Hawks’ decade, and his high-flying nature is one of his greatest skills.

He has great chemistry with Trae Young, and just like Young, Collins will likely be competing for a top spot on next decade’s list.

Come back soon, JC.

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