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.

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. 

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. 

With the distinction of being the first player in history to win an Olympic Gold Medal, NCAA Championship and an NBA Championship, Clyde Lovellette certainly brought a winning attitude to the St. Louis Hawks.  Lovellette may not have won a title in St. Louis but the big man’s versatility and scoring touch were certainly welcome to the Hawks.  Only with St. Louis for four seasons, Lovellette would average over 20 Points per Game in three of them and average a double double in two campaigns.  He would be selected for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.