Atlanta Hawks' Top 5 Players of the Decade

Atlanta Hawks’ Top 5 Players of the Decade

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 12: Josh Smith #5, Joe Johnson #2, and Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks poses during 2011 NBA Media Day on December 12, 2011 at Philips 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 2010 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 13: Kyle Korver #26 and Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks high fives during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 13, 2016 at Philips 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap was signed away from the Jazz during free agency in 2013, and went on to spend four seasons with the Hawks.

In those four years, Millsap made the All-Star game all four times, forming a lethal frontcourt duo with Al Horford.

Specifically, Millsap averaged 17.4 points, 8.3 boards per game, and showed his defense prowess with 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks per game during his time in a Hawks uniform. He managed a spot on the ’15-’16 All-defensive team as well.

Millsap’s biggest strength was his consistency. He wouldn’t have those 50-point, 20-rebound nights, but he would also never go out and lay an egg.

He was as dependable as they come, and his tough defense and floor-spacing offense really made him a treat to watch.

He is undoubtedly the biggest free agent singing of the Hawks’ decade, and their 2nd best player.

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