Number 1: Julio Jones Surprise! Eh, not really at all. Actually, most Atlanta fans that follow the professional teams probably had an idea Julio Jones was going to be number one. No disrepect to the other four who made the list, but Jones is a legitimate superstar that is well-known throughout the league. Since
Number 2: Freddie Freeman Remember when Atlanta had a player who had the potential to be one of the greatest Braves in history? Remember when Jason Heyward’s first MLB bat went for a home run and the fans went crazy? Well, Freddie Freeman has become what everyone expected Jason Heyward to be, and then
Number 3: Matt Ryan Admit it, you were that guy who had his doubts in 2008. That guy as in you wanted the Falcons to select LSU star defensive tackle Glen Dorsey or Arkansas stud running back Darren McFadden. This franchise’s turnaround was mostly because of what Matt Ryan has brought to Atlanta. As
Left Cornerback: Desmond Trufant The present and the future star cornerback for Atlanta will be playing this position until he retires. Desmond Trufant is the definition of a stud. Playing the fourth most snaps (1099) in 2014 out of all cornerbacks, Trufant was ranked sixth overall by ProFootballFocus.com. The reality is Trufant is already
Number 4: Al Horford There are few players in professional sports as loyal to their city as Al Horford. The 6’10” center has been everything the Hawks envisioned when they drafted him in 2007. Averaging 14.2 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game throughout his career, Horford seems to progress every season. Injuries sidelined Horford
After 15 seasons of his service, Wally Blase will not be the trainer for the Atlanta Hawks any longer. Atlanta decided to part ways earlier this morning with Blase, which is newsworthy because of how long his tenure was in Atlanta. The Hawks also did not renew the contracts of assistant trainer Pete Radulovic and
For starters, everyone who makes this top five list is not just a top Atlanta athlete, but a top athlete in their respective sport. For the next five days, I will be making a list of the top five current Atlanta pro athletes. There are so many guys to choose from, but only few will
After a very eventful day, the Atlanta Hawks and Paul Millsap have agreed to a new deal. According to reports, Millsap has been signed to a three-year deal worth $58 million, with a player option in year three. This is big news, as Atlanta lost small forward Demarre Carroll earlier today to the Toronto
2014 was a year to forget for the Falcons when it came to the Tight End position. Even though Levine Toilolo was drafted in the 4th Round of the 2013 NFL Draft, many believed his 6’8” body would create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. Unfortunately, that was never the case, as Toilolo only grabbed 31
In this article, we will be naming free agents that could be linked to the Hawks organization. There are many who could come, but realistically, Atlanta can’t sign everyone. Coming off a 60-win season, Atlanta is starting to become attractive to free agents. Which 2015 NBA free agents are realistic for Atlanta? We will take
