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 Wilkins holds the franchise record for points in a game with 57, set in 1986.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/legendary-moments-history-atlanta-hawks-dominique-wilkins-scoring-title-1986|nba]])]
+===== Red Holzman’s Short Stint =====
+Before becoming a legendary Knicks coach, Red Holzman coached the Hawks for two seasons.[([[https://www.jewsinsports.org/basketball_ID_23.html|jewsinsports]])]
+===== Lenny Wilkens’ Impact =====
+Wilkens coached the Hawks from 1993-2000, leading them to multiple playoff appearances.[([[https://mainecampus.com/category/sports/2023/02/twish-lenny-wilkens-reaches-1000-nba-wins/|mainecampus]])]
+===== Mike Budenholzer’s 2015 Success =====
+Budenholzer won Coach of the Year in 2015 after leading the Hawks to a 60-22 record.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/12733278/mike-budenholzer-atlanta-hawks-named-nba-coach-year|espn]])]
+===== Nate McMillan’s Playoff Run =====
+McMillan took over in 2021 and led the Hawks to the Eastern Conference Finals.[([[https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/report-hawks-fire-nate-mcmillan|fox5atlanta]])]
+===== First Black GM in NBA History =====
+In 1970, the Hawks hired Pat Williams, the first African American general manager in NBA history.[([[https://www.wusf.org/sports/2024-07-18/pat-williams-who-helped-bring-the-nbas-magic-to-orlando-dies-at-84|wusf]])]
+===== State Farm Arena =====
+The Hawks play at State Farm Arena, previously known as Philips Arena, since 1999.[([[https://apnews.com/general-news-683750bc5c6e46a8a45a21495faf8fa8|apnews]])]
+===== Best Crowd in the East? =====
+Atlanta is known for having a passionate and star-studded crowd, with celebrities frequently attending games.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/hawks/culture/ten-biggest-celebrities-who-attended-hawks-games-this-season|si]])]
+===== Harry the Hawk =====
+The team’s mascot, Harry the Hawk, has been entertaining fans since the 1980s.[([[https://www.888sport.com/blog/nba-mascots|888sport]])]
+===== Hawks & Hip-Hop Culture =====
+Atlanta’s hip-hop scene is deeply connected with the Hawks, with artists like Ludacris and 2 Chainz supporting the team.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/dec/07/atlanta-hawks-hip-hop-basketball|theguardian]])]
+===== The Peachtree Jerseys =====
+The Hawks’ Peachtree-themed alternate jerseys pay homage to Atlanta’s famous streets and culture.[([[https://theatlantavoice.com/hawks-launch-peachtree-city-uniforms/|theatlantavoice]])]
+===== Celtics Rivalry =====
+The Hawks and Celtics had a fierce rivalry in the 1950s and 1980s, meeting multiple times in the playoffs.[([[https://www.celticsblog.com/2016/4/14/11428988/reliving-the-long-standing-celtics-hawks-playoff-rivalry-which-renews|theatlantavoice]])]
+===== Heat Rivalry =====
+The Hawks and Heat have had multiple playoff battles, including the 2022 first-round series.[([[https://www.landofbasketball.com/head_to_head_gl/hawks_vs_heat_game_log_pl.htm|landofbasketball]])]
+===== Knicks Rivalry =====
+Atlanta and New York’s rivalry peaked in 2021, when Trae Young became the “villain” at Madison Square Garden.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1glhlbl/trae_young_gets_booed_by_the_knicks_fans_after/|reddit]])]
+===== 76ers Playoff Battles =====
+The Hawks have faced the 76ers in multiple playoff series, most notably the 2021 upset victory.[([[https://www.quora.com/How-did-the-Atlanta-Hawks-beat-Philadelphia-76ers-on-the-road-for-the-game-7-of-the-2021-Eastern-conference-semifinals|quora]])]
+===== Most Points in a Game (Team) =====
+The Hawks scored a franchise-record 161 points against the Warriors in 1970.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/highest-scoring-game-by-the-hawks|statmuse]])]
+===== Most Points in a Game (Team) =====
+The Hawks scored a franchise-record 161 points against the Bulls in 2019.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401071601|espn]])]
+===== Most Rebounds in a Game (Player) =====
+Bob Pettit grabbed 39 rebounds in a single game in 1956.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2820604-metrics-101-ranking-nbas-greatest-all-star-performances|bleacherreport]])]
+===== First Team to Wear Sleeved Jerseys =====
+The Hawks were among the first teams to experiment with sleeved jerseys in 2014.[([[https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/10/6/16203076/nba-sleeved-jerseys-nike-lebron-james|sbnation]])]
+===== Longest Playoff Streak =====
+The Hawks made the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons (2008-2017).[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/atlanta-hawks-playoff-history|sportskeeda]])]
+===== Only Team to Have a 5-All-Star Starting Lineup =====
+In 2015, all five starters (Horford, Millsap, Teague, Korver, Carroll) won Eastern Conference Player of the Month together.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2354419-entire-atlanta-hawks-starting-5-named-nba-january-players-of-the-month-in-east|bleacherreport]])]
+===== The Spud Webb Dunk Surprise =====
+At just 5’7”, Spud Webb won the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest, shocking the world.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/15xitxh/57_spud_webb_wins_1986_nba_slam_dunk_contest/|reddit]])]
+===== First Team to Draft a Woman =====
+In 1977, the Hawks drafted Lusia Harris, the first woman ever officially drafted by an NBA team.[([[https://gscsports.org/news/2022/2/1/general-celebrating-black-history-month-lusia-harris.aspx|gscsports]])]
+===== Atlanta’s "MLK Day" Games =====
+The Hawks host an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day game to honor his legacy.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/hawks/culture/atlanta-hawks-announce-plans-for-mlk-day-game|si]])]
+===== Trae Young’s Record-Breaking Debut =====
+Young scored 35 points and 11 assists in just his fourth NBA game.[([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/hawks-trae-young-erupts-35-points-11-assists-win-cavs/|sportsnet]])]
+===== First NBA Team with a Black PA Announcer =====
+The Hawks hired Ryan Cameron, making history with a Black play-by-play announcer.[([[https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/exclusive-atlanta-falcons-hire-ryan-cameron-game-announcer-mercedes-benz-stadium/VEgITktMhwn8oUWM48ZCPJ/|ajc]])]
+===== Young & Murray Backcourt =====
+The Hawks’ pairing of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray aims to be one of the best duos in the league.[([[https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2024/4/21/24136119/rumors-trae-young-dejounte-murray-trade-latest-news-notes-insider-information|peachtreehoops]])]
+===== Potential Championship Contenders? =====
+The Hawks have built a deep, young roster aiming for a championship run.[([[https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/atlantas-flight-led-by-trae-young-the-hawks-are-soaring-in-their-new-era-|basketballnews]])]
+===== Ownership’s Commitment =====
+Tony Ressler, the team’s owner, has committed to keeping the Hawks competitive.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2691997/2021/07/06/hawks-owner-tony-ressler-on-keeping-young-talent-the-luxury-tax-and-title-aspirations-we-are-not-satisfied/|nytimes]])]
+===== Upcoming Renovations? =====
+State Farm Arena continues to be upgraded to enhance fan experiences.[([[https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/verizon-partners-with-atlanta-hawks-and-state-farm-arena-to-enhance-fan-experience-and-support-community-engagement|nba]])]
+===== The Next Superstar? =====
+Will Trae Young lead Atlanta to its first championship in over 65 years? Only time will tell![([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/u0qhnx/trae_young_has_become_the_1st_player_in_49_years/|reddit]])]
+===== The Origin of the "Hawks" Name =====
+The team name "Hawks" comes from Black Hawk, a Native American leader of the Sauk tribe. When the franchise was based in the Tri-Cities (Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport), it was named the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in honor of Black Hawk’s legacy. The name was later shortened to Hawks when the team moved to Milwaukee in 1951.[([[https://teamnameorigin.com/nba/nickname/atlanta-hawks|teamnameorigin]])]

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