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5 potential general manager options for the Atlanta Hawks

By Brendan Galella

Nov 30, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Hawks 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Hawks 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of a Spalding official NBA basketball game on the court during the game Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Dumars

The Atlanta Hawks are hoping for a quick turnaround, something Joe Dumars has already experienced.

Immediately following the announcement of his retirement as a player in 2000, Detroit appointed Dumars as the president of basketball operations. Four years later, the Pistons claimed an NBA title, even without a superstar on the roster.

Much of his success stemmed from his ability to identify talent in undervalued players, as he turned Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace, all castoffs from other organizations, into a championship core.

Dumars resigned from the position following the end of the 2014 season.

The Hall-of-Fame shooting guard has emerged as a potential general manager candidate for New Orleans, even though Dell Demps still holds the title, but could join the Hawks immediately and is a former teammate of minority owner Grant Hill.

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