“It is incredibly well-deserved. It leaves a legacy for Atlanta sports and not just the Hawks. I would argue he is the best athlete to ever play in Atlanta. He’s been part of the organization for 30 years and has been the quintessential ambassador. I love that the statue will be a lasting legacy.”
— Hawks CEO Steve Koonin
“I think it’s a nice recognition. Dominique was a great player, and he’s a great leader in our community here in Atlanta. He’s been the face of Hawks basketball. I’m very happy he gets recognized and acknowledged. I know it means a lot for everyone here in the city of Atlanta.”
— Al Horford
“It’s a great honor for Dominique. Myself, my teammates, really look up to Dominique. I think he’s a great role model. The statue is not only great for him, but it’s great for the organization and the community.”
— DeMarre Carroll
“I didn’t get a chance to see him play, but just from the highlights that I watched I can tell you he was a special player. He’s a special player off the court. He’s always been a great mentor to me, and I’m happy for him.”
— Jeff Teague
“He is one of the greatest ballers. Growing up and watching him and that team with (Kevin) Willis and (Jon) Koncak, I used to follow those guys. He’s always given out words of wisdom. They talk about being a leader, and he’s always in my ear talking about that stuff. He’s a good guy to be around. It’s well-deserved, especially in Atlanta.”
— Elton Brand
“I watched Superstars, the VHS tape, every day for I don’t know how many years. Dominique was on that thing. He was amazing, his competitive drive and how he attacked the basket. You were in awe of his athletic ability and how relentless he was. He was really fun to watch. You have to do something in life to get a statue. It’s well-deserved.”
— Kyle Korver
“It’s great. These past few years being here I’ve grown to know Dominique as a person. It’s definitely well-deserved. He’s well respected. It’s about time. He is definitely one of the greatest, one of the legends.”
— Paul Millsap
“He was the leader of Atlanta’s Air Force, personifying the era of high-flying leapers who elevated the game of basketball locally and across the nation. While Hawks fans were fortunate to see Dominique display this talents night after night, game after game, it was truly a pleasure to watch how hard he worked at his craft in practice.
“It was the place that made him the Hall of Fame player he eventually became. Dominique never took days off … constantly playing through injury and sickness. He was a warrior who truly loved playing in this city, and it pained him that the Hawks fell short in their quest to bring Atlanta a championship. Dominique always left it all on the court, and I’m proud to say I got a birds-eye view from the best seat in the house.
“This honor is well-deserved and while we first knew him as “the Human Highlight Film.” Dominique will now be forever immortalized for fans here as “Mr. Hawk.”
— Arthur Triche, former Hawks vice president of communications
“I remember the first time I saw him. I was doing a preseason workout before his rookie season. I walked in the gym just to cover that and here was Nique standing flat-footed under the basket. He just rose up and slammed the ball. And I said, ‘Who’s that guy?’ We all know who that guy was now.”
— Former Hawks trainer Joe O’Toole
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