Atlanta Hawks is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. In 1958, they won their first and only NBA Championship title. The team also used to play in the now-defunct National Basketball League. They used to be called the Buffalo Bison, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Milwaukee Hawks, and the St. Louis Hawks.
Team Profile
The Atlanta Hawks, also known simply as Atlanta or the Hawks, were established in 1946. They play in the National Basketball Association in the Eastern Conference and the Southeast Division.
Their current home arena is State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team colors are torch red, legacy yellow, infinity black, and granite gray. They are affiliated with the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League.
As of 2024, the team’s Head Coach is Quin Snyder.
The team has been called the Buffalo Bisons in 1946 (NBL), the Tri-Cities Blackhawks from 1946–1949 (NBL), and 1949–1951 (NBA). They were also known as the Milwaukee Hawks from 1951–1955 and the St. Louis Hawks from 1955–1968.
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United States
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| City | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Ground | State Farm Arena |
| Nickname | The Hawks |
| Coach | Quin Snyder |
| Website | http://nba.com/hawks |
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The team is owned by Tony Ressler and the General Manager is Landry Fields while the CEO is Steve Koonin.
They became the Atlanta Hawks in 1968.
In 2021, they reached their 12th Division Finals. They have never won a Conference Title.
Notable Players
Some of the more notable players from the Hawks’ roster include Bob Pettit who was named NBA MVP in 1956 and again in 1959. Dikembe Mutombo was also part of the team when he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1997 and again in 1998.
Other notable players include Alan Henderson, Jamal Crawford, Kyle Korver, and Vince Carter.
Notable Coaches
Coaches who have been named NBA Coach of the Year while serving the Hawks include Harry Gallatin (1963), Richie Guerin (1968), Hubie Brown (1978), Mike Fratello (1986), Lenny Wilkens (1994), and Mike Budenholzer (2015).
Major Achievements
- 1 NBA Championships
- 12 Division Titles
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