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Atlanta Hawks: 25 Best Players To Play For The Hawks

By Phil Watson

May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; General view of t-shirts on the seats prior to game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; General view of t-shirts on the seats prior to game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) grabs a rebound behind Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) grabs a rebound behind Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

2007-16. Al Horford. 9. player. 125. <strong>How acquired:</strong> 3rd overall pick from Florida, 2007 NBA Draft.. C

Al Horford was an All-American as a junior while helping Florida to back-to-back national championships, averaging more than 13 points and nine rebounds per game before turning pro.

The Atlanta Hawks took the big man with the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

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He nailed down the starting center job almost immediately, earning All-Rookie honors in 2007-08. He was a four-time All-Star with the Hawks and was an All-NBA selection in 2010-11.

Horford was fifth in the NBA in field-goal percentage in 2010-11, as well.

He missed large chunks of both the 2011-12 and 2013-14 seasons with pectoral injuries, but was very effective throughout his time with the Hawks.

Horford expanded his game beyond the three-point line in 2015-16, almost quadrupling his previous career total for attempts last season. He averaged 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 blocks in 31.2 minutes per game on .505/.344/.798 shooting, earning another All-Star bid.

On July 8, 2016, he signed a four-year, $113 million free-agent deal with the Boston Celtics that includes a 15 percent trade kicker and a player option for the final season in 2019-20.

In nine seasons in Atlanta, Horford averaged 14.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 blocks in 33.5 minutes per game, shooting .535/.340/.798.

Horford is 33rd in NBA history with a field-goal percentage of .535.

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