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19. Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap played four seasons for the Atlanta Hawks (2013-14 to 2016-17) and he went "four for four" as in he was named an All Star in each of those seasons.  While the Hawks were always a lower end playoff team when he played there, he was successful in putting together good statistical seasons as he never has a campaign for ATL where he dipped under 16 Points or 7 Rebounds per Season.  

It was also in Atlanta where he would collect his first individual statistical title where the defensive minded Power Forward would lead the Association in Defensive Win Shares with 6.0.  Millsap's run with the Hawks ended due to the team restructuring but there is no doubt that that he made his mark there and his contributions to the team should not be forgotten.

20. Chuck Share

The answer to the trivia question (who was the first overall draft pick in the 1950’s), Chuck Share would be traded from Fort Wayne to the Milwaukee Hawks, which would later be moved to St. Louis.  Share, a rough player who was adept in collecting Personal Fouls would have three seasons where he scored 15 Points per Game, but most notably was the captain for the Hawks Championship win in 1958.

22. Steve Smith

An All Star in 1998, Steve Smith was highly regarded for his excellent shooting skill, especially from behind the arc.  Smith would post two consecutive seasons with Atlanta where he averaged 20.1 Points per Game.  For a large part of his Atlanta tenure, Smith was regarded as the primary option for the team, and while he could not lead Atlanta deep into the playoffs, he always brought them there. 

18. Eddie Johnson

There were few players more exciting to watch in Atlanta than Eddie Johnson.  Johnson worked his way from a low draft pick to a two time All Star and his slashing style made him a fan favorite not only in Atlanta but also throughout the NBA fan base.  Not only was he a good shooter, he used his speed to on the defensive side of the ball, as shown by his two selections to the Second Team All Defensive squad.