Hawks Draft History: Hits, Misses, Hope | Atlanta News

The Atlanta Hawks’ draft history over the last two decades is a rollercoaster of hits and misses—ranging from cornerstone picks like Al Horford to baffling blunders like Shelden Williams at No. 5 in 2006. Their bold trades, including swapping Luka Dončić for Trae Young (who became Atlanta’s all-time assists and threes leader), highlight the high-stakes gamble of building through the draft. While some picks fizzled due to injury or misfit, others like Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson have emerged as pillars—and even All-Stars. The latest selections, including top-10 picks Zaccharie Risacher and Asa Newell, keep fans on edge: every pick could be the franchise-altering moment—or another chapter in the eternal NBA draft saga. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd507038ae4f5825