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Players You Forgot Were on the Atlanta Hawks This Decade

By Dallin Duffy

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 16: Elton Brand #7 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 16, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 16: Elton Brand #7 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 16, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Taking a look back to some of the most obscure, random players the Atlanta Hawks rostered this decade.

The Atlanta Hawks have had a very successful decade, mostly without any high profile free agency signings or trades.

They built year in, year out, contenders nearly exclusively through the draft, and worked on developing their guys.

Because of this, not many Hawks have a short tenure with the team, as they don’t never did any ‘rentals’ at the trade deadline.

There were some exceptions to this however, which we’ll be noting here. Let’s get started.

Note: Only included players who actually played a game for the Hawks, sadly this exudes Hawks legend Carmelo Anthony.

Tracy McGrady – 2011-2012

ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 2: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 2, 2012 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 2012 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 2: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 2, 2012 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 2012 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Cousin of current Hawk Vince Carter, and recent Hall-of-Fame inductee, Tracy McGrady played his final season with the Atlanta Hawks.

Injuries widdled down the 2 time scoring champ’s career longevity, as he was one of the true superstars of the 2000’s.

He averaged 16.1 minutes per game for Atlanta, averaging career lows in nearly every other stat.

Jerry Stackhouse – 2011-2012

The Atlanta Hawks’ front office took quite a liking to signing veteran free agents during December 2011, as just a few weeks after they brought in McGrady, they signed Stackhouse.

Stackhouse, a true journeyman who suited up for nine teams throughout his long career, made Atlanta his penultimate stop.

The 3rd overall pick in 1995 appeared in just 30 games for the Hawks, averaging less than 10 minutes per contest.

Elton Brand – 2013-2015

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SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 16: Elton Brand #7 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 16, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Brand tried his best not to be a journeyman throughout his NBA career, appearing with five teams in 17 years.

Like Stackhouse, Atlanta was his second-to-last stop.

He played two seasons for the Hawks, apearing in 109 games and starting 19. Brand averaged 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, serving primarily as Al Horford‘s back up.

His best moment with the Hawks was a 20-point, 11 rebound contest back in February of 2014.

Justin Holiday – 2015-2016

The three players above are all considered journeymen, who the Hawks caught on the back end of their careers.

For Holiday however, the Hawks caught him early.

Since first entering the league in 2013, Holiday has played on seven teams, coming back for more than one year just twice.

Atlanta was the third team to roster the guard, and he appeared in 26 games for Atlanta in 2015.

He averaged just 2.4 points in 10.1 minutes per game before being being traded to the Chicago Bulls.

José Calderón – 2017

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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 24: Jose Calderon #13 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket past John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards along the baseline during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 24, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

One of the most best pass-first point guards in recent NBA history, Claderon also appeared on multiple teams throughout his career.

After playing the first eight years in Toronto, he bounced around the league. During the 2016-2017 season, he started with the Lakers, then was waived and picked up by the Hawks.

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He was Dennis Schröder‘s back up for the back half of the year, including their short playoff run.

In total, the Spanish guard averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 assists per game for Atlanta.

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