The Atlanta Hawks' first-round draft picks have been hit-or-miss. While stars like Dominique Wilkins, Joe Johnson, Paul Millsap, and Trae Young joined the team via trade or free agency, the draft has yielded mixed results. Al Horford is a notable exception, standing out as one of the NBA's best players. However, the franchise has also seen its share of draft busts. To determine the best Hawks first-round pick, consider the stats below, which only reflect each player's time with the Hawks. Which player made the greatest impact on the franchise?
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Draft selection: 3 (2018)Luka Dončić was a 3rd-round pick in 2018.
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Luka Dončić never played for the Hawks.7 - 2
Draft selection: 3 (2018).3 (2001).
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Luka Dončić never played for the Hawks.4 - 3
Draft selection: 17 (2013).
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Played 352 games, averaged 12.9 points per game, 4.8 assists per game3 - 4
Draft selection: 3 (2007).
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Played 578 games, averaged 14.3 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game, 1.2 blocks per gameAchievements.
4× NBA All-Star (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016)
All-NBA Third Team (2011).
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008).2 - 5
Draft selection:10 (1999).
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Played 403 games, averaged 16.2 points per game, 5.5 assists per game, 3.3 rebounds per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000).1 - 6
Draft selection: 19 (2017).
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Played 135 games, averaged 14.6 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018).1 - 7
Draft selection: 20 (1998).
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Played 112 games, averaged 7.3 points per game1 - 8
Draft selection: 10 (1978).
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Played 49 games, averaged 7.7 points per game, 3.4 assists per game1 - 9
Draft selection: 6 (2000).
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Played 150 games, averaged 6.7 points per game1 - 10
Draft selection: 2 (2005).
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Played 487 games, averaged 11.5 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2006).1 - 11
Draft selection: 18 (1980).
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Played 47 games, averaged 12.7 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game1 - 12
Draft selection: 19 (2018).
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Played 75 games, averaged 9.7 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game0 - 13
Draft selection: 11 (1984).
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Played 753 games, averaged 14.1 points per game, 9.7 blocks per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Star (1992).
All-NBA Third Team (1992).0 - 14
Draft selection: 17 (2004).
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Played 676 games, averaged 15.3 points per game, 8.0 rebounds per game, 3.2 assists per game, 2.1 blocks per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010).
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005).0 - 15
Draft selection: 10 (1992).
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Played 145 games, averaged 5.6 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game0 - 16
Draft selection: 5 (2006).
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Played 117 games, averaged 4.7 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game0 - 17
Draft selection:19 (2009).
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Played 518 games, averaged 12.1 points per game, 5.2 assists per game, 1.2 steals per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Star (2015).-1 - 18
Draft selection:21 (2003).
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Played 142 games, averaged 4.6 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game-1 - 19
Draft selection: 30 (2018).
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Played 46 games, averaged 5.9 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game-1 - 20
Draft selection: 15 (2015).
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Kelly Oubre Jr. never played for the Hawks.-1 - 21
Draft selection: 27 (1999).
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Jumaine Jones never played for the Hawks.-1 - 22
Draft selection:5 (1985).
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Played 717 games, averaged 4.6 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, 1.0 blocks per game-1 - 23
Draft selection: 16 (1978).
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Played 156 games, averaged 6.7 points per game-1 - 25
Draft selection:20 (1999).
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Played 273 games, averaged 8.5 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game-2 - 26
Draft selection: 16 (1995).
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Played 485 games, averaged 9.4 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per gameAchievements.
NBA Most Improved Player (1998).-2 - 27
Draft selection: 6 (2004).
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Played 285 games, averaged 11.1 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005).-2 - 28
Draft selection:14 (1977).
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Played 814 games, averaged 7.0 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, 2.8 blocks per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Defensive First Team (1984).
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1983).-2 - 29
Draft selection: 9 (1991).
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Played 390 games, averaged 13.7 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per gameAchievements.
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992).-2 - 30
Draft selection:10 (1990).
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Played 128 games, averaged 10.3 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game-2 - 31
Draft selection: 23 (1989).
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Played 24 games, averaged 2.1 points per game-2 - 32
Draft selection: 22 (1997).
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Played 60 games, averaged 6.2 points per game-2 - 33
Draft selection: 15 (1993).
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Played 54 games, averaged 2.0 points per game-2 - 34
Draft selection: 28 (1996).
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Played 35 games, averaged 3.2 points per game-2 - 35
Draft selection: 17 (1999).
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Played 142 games, averaged 3.0 points per game-2 - 36
Draft selection: 4 (1981).
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Played 19 games, averaged 4.8 points per game-2 - 37
Draft selection:15 (2014).
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Played 3 games, averaged 1.7 points per game-2 - 38
Draft selection: Acie Law.Acie Law is number 11 from 2007.
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Played 111 games, averaging 3.6 points per game.-2 - 39
Draft selection: Keith Edmonson.Keith Edmonson is number 10 from 1982.
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Played 32 games, averaging 3.5 points per game.-2 - 40
Draft selection: John Jenkins.John Jenkins is number 23 from 2012.
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Played 98 games, averaging 5.6 points per game.-2 - 41
Draft selection: Damion James.Damion James is number 24 from 2010.
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Never played for the Hawks.-2 - 42
Draft selection: Dallas Comegys.Dallas Comegys is number 21 from 1987.
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Never played for the Hawks.-2 - 43
Draft selection: Billy Thompson.Billy Thompson is number 19 from 1986.
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Never played for the Hawks.-2 - 44
Draft selection: Anthony Avent.Anthony Avent is number 15 from 1991.
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Never played for the Hawks.-2 - 45
Draft selection: Shane Larkin.Shane Larkin is number 18 from 2013.
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Never played for the Hawks.-3
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