An All-Star in 1998, Steve Smith was highly regarded for his excellent shooting skills, especially from behind the arc.  Smith would post two consecutive seasons with Atlanta, where he averaged 20.1 Points per Game.  For much of his Atlanta tenure, Smith was regarded as the team's primary option, 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, but he also used his speed 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.

Although Bill Bridges was considered undersized for his position (he was only 6'6’), he was a tenacious rebounder, especially during his time with the Hawks.  Except for his first two seasons, the former Kansas Jayhawk would average a double-double, finishing in the top eight in Rebounds per Game six times as a Hawk.  The three-time All-Star would also be chosen for two Second Team Defensive squads.