The Best Atlanta Hawks To Have Their Numbers Retired
These Atlanta Hawks players have all had their numbers retired. After making a big impact while playing for the team, players such as Dominique Wilkins and Pete Maravich had their numbers retired. But not every player in the NBA gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. Which of these athletes are the greatest Atlanta Hawks players? This list is only for Atlanta Hawks players with retired numbers. Coaches and managers have had their numbers retired as well but we're here to determine the best Atlanta Hawks players that have had their number retired for all time.
The Hawks retired Bob Pettit's number despite only having played for the franchise while they were in Milwaukee and St. Louis.
Although these are undoubtedly great players, not all of them have been voted into the Basketball Hall of Fame despite having their numbers retired. The Atlanta Hawks players that have been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame are noted below. Vote up the Atlanta Hawks players with retired numbers that you think made the biggest contribution to the team.
Number: 21
Years with franchise: 1982–1994
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 44
Years with franchise: 1970–1974
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 9
Years with franchise: 1954–1965
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 55
Years with franchise: 1996–2001
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 23
Years with franchise: 1982–1994