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5 Best Atlanta Hawks Who Became NBA Head Coaches

By Dallin Duffy

WASHINGTON - MARCH 30: Tyronn Lue #10 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on prior to their NBA game against the Washington Wizards on March 30, 2005 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards won 102-99. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - MARCH 30: Tyronn Lue #10 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on prior to their NBA game against the Washington Wizards on March 30, 2005 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards won 102-99. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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#3 – Richie Guerin

Splitting time between the New York Knicks and the Hawks, Richie Guerin played a total of 13 seasons in the league from 1956-1970. He made six All-Star teams, three All-NBA teams and was selected to the Hall of Fame in 2013.

In his eighth NBA season, Guerin joined the Hawks and became the head coach a year later, serving as a player-coach. He averaged nearly 30 minutes per game while running the team.

He stayed on to coach the team for seven more seasons, with Guerin briefly retiring as a player before returning to his dual role after the team moved to Atlanta. He also served as the Hawks’ executive from 1972-1973 before stepping away from pro basketball altogether.

Guerin recorded a .529 winning percentage across his eight total seasons as the Hawks coach, averaging 13.0 points and 4.5 assists per game as a player.

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