The Atlanta Hawks might not have one of the most successful NBA franchises of all-time, but have had their share of basketball legends including Dominique Wilkens, Moses Malone, Bob Pettit, Lou Hudson, and Pete Maravich. Here is my Atlanta Hawks Dream Team.
* Center: Dikembe Mutombo
The greatest center to ever play for the Hawks was Moses Malone, but his tenure in Atlanta was short-lived, so instead I chose to pick Dikembe Mutombo. The four-time defensive player of the year is most known by younger audiences for his role in the GEICO commericals, but was also a force on the basketball court during his time in the NBA being selected to eight All-Star games (1992, 1995-1998, 2000-2002) and three NBA All-Defense First Teams (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001).
Mutombo's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 11,729 (9.8 ppg)
Rebounds: 12,359 (10.3 rpg)
Blocks: 3,289 (2.8 bpg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Moses Malone
- Kevin Willis
- Tree Rollins
* Power Foward: Bob Pettit
Bob Pettit is one of the more prestigious Hawks have all time as they were all he knew considering that he never played for any other team. Pettit was a two-time MVP, 11-time All-Star (10 of which were first-team), two-time NBA scoring champion (1956, 1959), four-time All-Star game MVP (1956, 1958-1959, 1962), and most importantly a champion.
Pettit's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 20,880 (26.4 ppg)
Rebounds: 12,849 (16.2 rpg)
Assists: 2,369 (3.0 apg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Dan Roundfield
- Clyde Lovellette
* Small Forward: Dominique Wilkens
Dominique Wilkens is without a question the greatest player to ever put on an Atlanta Hawks jersey and ran away with the number one small forward spot. The nine-time All-Star (1986-1994) is also arguably the most talented dunker in NBA history as he won two NBA dunk contests (1985, 1990) and was the runner-up in the greatest dunk contest ever (1988), losing to only Michael Jordan. An MVP award and championship ring seem to be the only hardware missing from Wilkens' trophy case.
Wilkens' Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 26,668 (24.8 ppg)
Rebounds: 7,167 (6.7 rpg)
Assists: 2,677 (2.5 apg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Cliff Hagan
- John Drew
* Shooting Guard: Lou Hudson/Pete Maravich
This way by-far the hardest decision to make involving this list. In my eyes Lou Hudson and Pete Maravich are neck-and-neck and I had to let them share the top shooting guard spot on the list.
Lou Hudson was the 4th overall selection for a reason. He became a master of the jump shot while being selected to six NBA All-Star games. Hudson made just under 50% of his shots (7,392 shots).
Pete Maravich, also known as 'Pistol Pete,' played four years of his basketball career in Atlanta from (1970-74). When the NBA came out with its top 50 players list, Maravich was honored with a spot on there.
Lou Hudson's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 17,940 (20.2 ppg)
Rebounds: 3,926 (4.4 rpg)
Assists: 2,432 (2.7 apg)
Pete Maravich's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 15,948 (24.2 ppg)
Assists: 3,563 (5.4 apg)
Rebounds: 2,747 (4.2 rpg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Lou Hudson
- Steve Smith
- Eddie Johnson
* Point Guard: Mookie Blaylock
Along with Mutombo, Wilkens, and others, Mookie Blaylock was named a member (point guard) of the All-Hawks 90's team. A few of Blaylock's accomplishments including an NBA All-Star appearance (1994), two All-Defensive First Team selections (1994-1995), four All-Defensive Second Team selections (1995-1999), and lastly he was a two-time NBA steals leader (1997-1998).
Blaylock's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 11,962 (13.5 ppg)
Steals: 2,075 (2.3 spg)
3-pointers: 1,283
(Honorable Mentions)
- Lenny Wilkens
* Center: Dikembe Mutombo
The greatest center to ever play for the Hawks was Moses Malone, but his tenure in Atlanta was short-lived, so instead I chose to pick Dikembe Mutombo. The four-time defensive player of the year is most known by younger audiences for his role in the GEICO commericals, but was also a force on the basketball court during his time in the NBA being selected to eight All-Star games (1992, 1995-1998, 2000-2002) and three NBA All-Defense First Teams (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001).
Mutombo's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 11,729 (9.8 ppg)
Rebounds: 12,359 (10.3 rpg)
Blocks: 3,289 (2.8 bpg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Moses Malone
- Kevin Willis
- Tree Rollins
* Power Foward: Bob Pettit
Bob Pettit is one of the more prestigious Hawks have all time as they were all he knew considering that he never played for any other team. Pettit was a two-time MVP, 11-time All-Star (10 of which were first-team), two-time NBA scoring champion (1956, 1959), four-time All-Star game MVP (1956, 1958-1959, 1962), and most importantly a champion.
Pettit's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 20,880 (26.4 ppg)
Rebounds: 12,849 (16.2 rpg)
Assists: 2,369 (3.0 apg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Dan Roundfield
- Clyde Lovellette
* Small Forward: Dominique Wilkens
Dominique Wilkens is without a question the greatest player to ever put on an Atlanta Hawks jersey and ran away with the number one small forward spot. The nine-time All-Star (1986-1994) is also arguably the most talented dunker in NBA history as he won two NBA dunk contests (1985, 1990) and was the runner-up in the greatest dunk contest ever (1988), losing to only Michael Jordan. An MVP award and championship ring seem to be the only hardware missing from Wilkens' trophy case.
Wilkens' Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 26,668 (24.8 ppg)
Rebounds: 7,167 (6.7 rpg)
Assists: 2,677 (2.5 apg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Cliff Hagan
- John Drew
* Shooting Guard: Lou Hudson/Pete Maravich
This way by-far the hardest decision to make involving this list. In my eyes Lou Hudson and Pete Maravich are neck-and-neck and I had to let them share the top shooting guard spot on the list.
Lou Hudson was the 4th overall selection for a reason. He became a master of the jump shot while being selected to six NBA All-Star games. Hudson made just under 50% of his shots (7,392 shots).
Pete Maravich, also known as 'Pistol Pete,' played four years of his basketball career in Atlanta from (1970-74). When the NBA came out with its top 50 players list, Maravich was honored with a spot on there.
Lou Hudson's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 17,940 (20.2 ppg)
Rebounds: 3,926 (4.4 rpg)
Assists: 2,432 (2.7 apg)
Pete Maravich's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 15,948 (24.2 ppg)
Assists: 3,563 (5.4 apg)
Rebounds: 2,747 (4.2 rpg)
(Honorable Mentions)
- Lou Hudson
- Steve Smith
- Eddie Johnson
* Point Guard: Mookie Blaylock
Along with Mutombo, Wilkens, and others, Mookie Blaylock was named a member (point guard) of the All-Hawks 90's team. A few of Blaylock's accomplishments including an NBA All-Star appearance (1994), two All-Defensive First Team selections (1994-1995), four All-Defensive Second Team selections (1995-1999), and lastly he was a two-time NBA steals leader (1997-1998).
Blaylock's Statistics (Total, Per Game)
Points: 11,962 (13.5 ppg)
Steals: 2,075 (2.3 spg)
3-pointers: 1,283
(Honorable Mentions)
- Lenny Wilkens