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August 19, 2005: Atlanta Hawks acquired SG Joe Johnson from the Phoenix Suns for PF Boris Diaw, a 2006 1st Rd pick, and a 2008 1st Rd pick

Atlanta Hawks will play on Christmas Day for the 1st time since 1989

John Collins is the only player to average 55+ FG%/35+ 3P%/80+ FT% during consecutive seasons in NBA history

John Collins is the only player to record 200+ 3PM & 55+ FG% through his 1st 4 career seasons in NBA history

John Collins is the only player to average 55+ FG% & 35+ 3P% through his 1st 4 seasons in NBA history (min 100 3PM)

Most career PTS by a PF in NBA history: 1. Karl Malone (36,928), 2. Dirk Nowitzki (27,174), 3. Charles Barkley (21,768), 4. Bob Pettit (20,880), 5. Kevin Garnett (19,587)

Most PTS in a player’s 1st career postseason: 1. Devin Booker (542), 2. Rick Barry (521), 3. Julius Erving (518), 4. Trae Young (461)

Trae Young joins 2018 LeBron James as the only players to average 28+ PPG & 9+ APG during a single postseason run in NBA history (min 15 GP)

Cam Reddish recorded the most 3PM (6) off the bench by a Hawks player during 1 playoff GP in franchise history

Cam Reddish joined Kobe Bryant as the 2nd player under 22 years old with 6+ 3PM during 1 Conference/Division Finals GP in NBA history, joining Kobe Bryant

Lou Williams joined Baron Davis as the only players to record 20+ PTS/5+ REB/5+ AST/75+ FG% during their 1st career playoff start since starters have been tracked (1970-71)

14 different All-Star caliber players have now been injured in 2021 to influence the eventual champion: LeBron James, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray, Trae Young, Klay Thompson, and now Giannis Antetokounmpo

Most career 3PM in Atlanta Hawks history: 1. Mookie Blaylock (1,050), 2. Joe Johnson (908), 3. Kyle Korver (818), 4. Jason Terry (648), 5. Steve Smith (549), 6. Dominique Wilkins (500), 7. Trae Young (497)^

Joe Johnson’s ranks in Hawks history: 1st & 2nd in season MIN (3,343 & 3,340), 2nd in career 3PM (908) & MPG (38.8), 2nd & 5th in season MPG (41.4 & 40.8)

Joe Johnson’s career resume: 7x All Star, 2010 All-NBA 3rd Team, 2002 NBA All-Rookie Team, Most Buzzer-Beaters in the 2010s (6)

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