4. John Drew

While John Drew might be best known in the NBA for being the first recipient of a lifetime drug ban, many Hawks fans would prefer to remember him for his on-court talent as opposed to his off-court problems.

A two-time All-Star out of Gardner-Webb, Drew would average over 20 Points per Game five times and never had a season with Atlanta in which he averaged under 18 Points per Game.   It can be speculated that Drew might have been a Hall of Famer had he succumbed to the demons of drugs, but this was one hell of a player in his day, who deserves this high spot on this list.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 25th Overall 5/28/74.
  • Departed: Traded to the Utah Jazz with Freeman Williams for Dominique Wilkins 9/2/82.
  • Games Played: 595
  • Per Game Averages: 30.9 MP
    .471 eFG%
    .744 FT%
    21.2 PTS
    7.5 RB
    1.6 AST
    1.4 STL
    0.3 BLK

    18 Playoff Games
    31.3 MP
    .408 eFG%
    .706 FT%
    16.3 PTS
    6.4 RB
    0.8 AST
    0.9 STL
    0.3 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 21.0 PER
    .537 TS%
    17.1 VORP
    60.7 WS

    18 Playoff Games
    14.2 PER
    .468 TS%
    -0.1 VORP
    0.7 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Rookie (1974-75)
    All-Star (1976 & 1980)
    Most Offensive Rebounds (1974-75)
    Highest Offensive Rebound Percentage (1974-75)
    Highest Usage Percentage (1977-78 & 1978-79)
    Highest Offensive Box Plus/Minus (1975-76)
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