Five Former Atlanta Hawks Who Would Help Current Team

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Former NBA great Dominique Wilkins slaps hands with Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks following a game against the Phoenix Suns at State Farm Arena on January 14, 2020 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. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 06: A statue of NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins is seen in front of Philips Arena prior to the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers on March 6, 2015 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Dominique Wilkins

You knew Dominque would be on this list, right? The human highlight film doesn’t need much introduction and is probably the greatest the Atlanta Hawk of all time.

If Wilkins was put in the modern NBA, he might even be more dominant, as the rim-hunter constantly had to battle with huge defensive centers that never left the paint. Those types of rim-protectors are few and far between in the era of spacing, giving Wilkins more open lanes to drive into.

If there is one knock on the Hall-of-Famer, however, it’s his outside shooting which he would have to work on to be a true star in today’s game.

The nine-time All-Star was a true athletic freak that would give the current Hawks a fun wrinkle and would give John Collins a run for the title of best dunker on the team.

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