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Tom Atkinson

Tom Atkinson

Joined: Jul 14, 2016

Avid hoops fan from across the pond (UK) and a self-proclaimed wordsmith. Loved the Atlanta Hawks because I liked Teague and Horford. They've gone but the love remains.

Feb 3, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Then Atlanta Hawks logo on a pant during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 124-86.Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks Prospect Watch: Isaia Cordinier in January

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Nov 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) talks with teammates after a basket during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks: Which Player Would Make The Best President?

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Feb 3, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Then Atlanta Hawks logo on a pant during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 124-86.Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks Prospect Watch: Isaia Cordinier in December

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Dec 7, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reaches to control a lost ball against the Miami Heat during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks: New Year’s Resolutions

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Feb 3, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Then Atlanta Hawks logo on a pant during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 124-86.Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks Prospect Watch: Isaia Cordinier in November

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Nov 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) reacts after a foul call against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Is This What We Should Have Expected From The Atlanta Hawks?

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Nov 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) talks with teammates after a basket during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Why are the Atlanta Hawks always underestimated?

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Oct 20, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) defends against the Chicago Bulls at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Muscala: Is the Hawks Big Man Making the Jump?

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Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Eastern Conference forward Paul Millsap of the Atlanta Hawks (4) is interviewed during media day for the 2016 NBA All Star Game at Sheraton Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Millsap: Will He Stay Or Will He Go?

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Atlanta Hawks: Could this be Walter Tavares’ Year?

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Nov 6, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks 2016-17 Player Preview: Dennis Schroder

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Dec 18, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) rebound in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The Top 10 Centers in the NBA

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Feb 19, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Rockets won 116-100. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Players to Watch For in Atlanta’s Southeast Division

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May 24, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the second half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Top 10 Small Forwards in the NBA

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May 11, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA

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Apr 16, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; ATL True believer t-shirts await fans for the start of the Atlanta Hawks against the Boston Celtics in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Importance of the Atlanta Hawks’ Social Media Presence

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