Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks compete in the NBA's Eastern Conference, representing the cultural and economic capital of the American South from their home at State Farm Arena. Led by dynamic point guard Trae Young, the Hawks play an exciting, fast-paced style that has reinvigorated professional basketball in Atlanta. The franchise has invested heavily in the fan experience, transforming State Farm Arena into one of the league's most entertaining venues with unique amenities and atmosphere. Atlanta's diverse metropolitan area of over six million provides a passionate fanbase that has supported the team through ups and downs. The Hawks have positioned themselves as a young, exciting team on the rise in the competitive Eastern Conference landscape.

One of the NBA's oldest franchises, the Hawks began as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1946 before moving to Milwaukee, then St. Louis, and finally settling in Atlanta in 1968. Their lone championship came in 1958 in St. Louis, led by Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, who remains one of the greatest power forwards in basketball history. Dominique Wilkins became the franchise's most iconic Atlanta-era player, earning the nickname 'The Human Highlight Film' for his spectacular dunking ability during the 1980s. The early 2010s Hawks teams featuring Al Horford, Paul Millsap, and Jeff Teague won 60 games in 2014-15 with an unselfish, team-oriented style that earned the entire starting five Player of the Month honors. Trae Young's emergence has created a new era of Hawks basketball, including an unexpected 2021 Eastern Conference Finals run that announced Atlanta's return to playoff relevance.