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LeBron James, Lakers face Hawks at State Farm Arena

One of the top five scorers in NBA history will visit State Farm Arena Tuesday when the Hawks host the Lakers.

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2017: A day before the trade deadline, the Hawks acquired power forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) from the 76ers in exchange for backup center Tiago Splitter. The Hawks also sent their second-round pick and one owned from...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

2016: The Hawks worked a three-team trade with the Bulls and Jazz. Atlanta added guard Kirk Hinrich from Chicago, sent guard Shelvin Mack to the Jazz and sent guard/forward Justin Holiday to the Bulls. The Jazz...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

2014: At the deadline, the Hawks acquired forward Antwan Jamison from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for the draft rights to Cenk Akyol. Akyol, a guard from Turkey, was drafted Hawks in 2005. Neither he nor...Curtis Compton

2013: Hawks send guard Anthony Morrow to Dallas in exchange for guard Dahntay Jones. Morrow was acquired by the Hawks in an offseason trade that sent Joe Johnson to the Nets. Jones, whose contract expired at season's...

2008: With just four days till the deadline, the Hawks acquired guard Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Shelden Williams, Lorenzen Wright and a 2008 second round draft...Allen Sullivan

2005: After just one season in Atlanta, the Hawks traded forward Antoine Walker and cash to Boston in exchange for guard Gary Payton, forward Tom Gugliotta, center Michael Stewart, and a future first-round pick...Curtis Compton

2004: Rasheed Wallace's career as a Hawk lasted all of one game. Atlanta acquired Wallace from Portland and shortly before the deadline sent the forward to Detroit as part of a three-team trade. The Pistons sent...AP

2001: Atlanta sent center Dikembe Mutombo (55) and forward Roshown McLeod to Philadelphia in exchange for center Theo Ratliff, forward Toni Kukoc, center Nazr Mohammed and guard Pepe Sanchez. Ratliff lead the league...

2000: Anthony Johnson knows a thing, or two, or three about deadline deals with Atlanta. In his first of three stints in Atlanta, the guard was sent in 2000 to Orlando in exchange for a conditional second-round...

1996: Atlanta acquired forward Christian Laettner (32) and center Sean Rooks from Minnesota in exchange for guard Spud Webb and center Andrew Lang. Laettner played two more seasons in Atlanta before being traded...

1994: Hawks traded superstar forward Dominique Wilkins to the Los Angeles Clippers for standout forward Danny Manning (5) and a conditional first-round draft pick. Unable to sign Manning to a long-term deal, the...

It's been nearly 25 years since the Hawks traded franchise great Dominique Wilkins to the Clippers. But Wilkins would later return to the franchise in a different capacity and is still beloved by fans and members...

Wilkins would eventually return to Atlanta and has become the face of the franchise - and his career ended nearly 20 years ago. (AJC file photo/Curtis Compton)

On February 24, 1994, the Hawks traded franchise-great Dominique Wilkins and a first-round draft pick to the L.A. Clippers for Danny Manning. (AJC file photo)

Danny Manning played just 26 games for the Hawks. He averaged 15.7 points per game and 6.5 rebounds.Jonathan Daniel

Dominique Wilkins reflects just before being traded to the Clippers. Wilkins finished the season with L.A., playing 25 games and averaging 29.1 points and 7.0 rebounds.W.A. Bridges

The Hawks were 36-16 and tied for the Central Division lead when the trade was made. They eventually won 57 games that season.LOUIE FAVORITE

Wilkins was averaging 24.4 points per game before the trade, Manning was scoring 23.7 points a game.Nick Arroyo

Manning was seven years younger than the 34-year-old Wilkins. Both Wilkins and Manning became unrestricted free agents after the season.Jonathan Newton

Wilkins was sixth in the NBA in scoring at the time of the trade. Manning was seventh.Rick Stewart

Wilkins was the Hawks’ leading scorer when the deal was made at the trade deadline.Renee Hannans

Dominique Wilkins lays up a shot for two of his 43 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers.Rich Addicks

Danny Manning led Kansas to the NCAA title in 1988 but was hampered by injuries as a pro.Getty Images

After his short stay in Atlanta, Manning signed with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent.Jonathan Daniel

Wilkins signed with the Celtics as a free agent in the offseason after his brief tenure with the Clippers.Jonathan Daniel

Boston's Dominique Wilkins chats with the Hawks' Mookie Blaylock on the court.PHILIP MCCOLLUM

Dominique Wilkins looked out of place wearing other uniforms, like the Clippers, Celtics, Spurs and Magic.Jed Jacobsohn

Dominique Wilkins remained a beloved figure in Atlanta and had has jersey raised to the rafters of Philips Arena at the end of his playing career. (AJC file photo)BRANT SANDERLIN

Wilkins was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He averaged above 20 points per game for 11 consecutive seasons with the Hawks.STEPHAN SAVOIA

The Atlanta Hawks unveiled a large statue of Dominique Wilkins in 2015 at Philips Arena. Measuring 13½ feet in height, the granite statue was unveiled at a private luncheon and ceremony on the arena floor. (AJC...

Dominique Wilkins speaks after the unveiling of his statue in 2015. (AJC file photo)

The hardwood is covered with a digital tribute to Hawks all-time leading scorer Dominique Wilkins on "Dominique Wilkins Night" in March of 2015. (AJC file photo/Curtis Compton)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young goes to the basket for two points over Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. The...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives against Miami Heat Dwyane Wade during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder blocks a shot by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young struggles to maintain control while driving against Miami Heat Dwyane Wade during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta....ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. slams for two over Atlanta Hawks defenders Jeremy Lin and Kevin Huerter during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young gets five from John Collins in the final minutes of a 106-82 victory over the Miami Heat in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade exchange jerseys at the end of a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. The Hawks beat the Heat 106-82. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter fouls Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk as he trys to drive to the basket during the second half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta....ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry goes to the basket for two points past Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry gets five from John Collins after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. ...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce calls an offense against the Miami Heat during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce coaches up Daniel Hamilton against the Miami Heat during the first half in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

More than 24,000 people signed up online for free tickets to the open house event at State Farm Arena Saturday. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

State Farm Arena, formerly known as Philips Arena, will open its doors after being closed since April for the last and largest phase of a $192.5 million makeover. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Athena and Kevin Burke take a selfie at the end of the grand-opening ceremony during State Farm Arena open house Saturday. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Fans enter State Farm Arena Saturday for the open house ceremony. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Leah Pereira, 6, poses with Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders as her father Leonardo Pereira (right) takes a picture. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler speaks during Saturday's event. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler chats with Hawks legend and basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Kaden Brown, 12, prepares to shoot while participating in fan activity during Saturday's event. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Hundreds of workers are laboring around the clock to complete renovations of the newly branded State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The venue is holding an open house October 20. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The Players Club in State Farm Arena is nearly complete and is a place where fans can cheer their team as they come out of the locker room. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The new Chef's Club in State Farm Arena includes couches in the seating area.(Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

A view of the new Chef's Club. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Work progresses on the Hawk Walk Market on the Concourse level at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres@bandres@ajc.com)

The Zac Brown Social Club is a new venue in State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres@bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of The Zac Brown Social Club at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com).

In Westside Little Italia, Atlanta restaurateur Giovanni DiPalma brings Italian cuisine to State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The seating in the Veranda Suites has been moved forward 15 feet for a better view of the arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of the seating in the Veranda Suites. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The Loft Level Suites sit above the Veranda Suites and have an open floor plan with common kitchen areas. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of The Loft Level Suites. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The basketball floor and scoreboard are in place. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of the basketball floor and scoreboard at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Atlanta Social is on the terrace level. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

A look at the front entrance to State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

In addition to looking good, wood panels were installed throughout the arena to help with acoustics. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The Top Golf Swing Suite includes a bar and a golf simulator. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The main control room at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

One of the grills in the Chic-Fil-A Fan Zone. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Mercedes Benz Stadium is visible from the ninth floor of State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Construction of a new $213.5 million downtown arena for the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers began in July 1997. Philips Arena acquired its name before opening in 1999. The arena has since undergone a number of changes...Atlanta Hawks

Explosive charges take down The Omni Arena, making way for a new downtown arena for the Atlanta Hawks on July 26, 1997.AJC

Steel girders that spell out "ATLANTA" on the exterior of the new home of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers are prepped to be outlined with lights.AJC

Philips Arena acquired its name before opening in 1999. AJC

The roof of Philips Arena is supported by angled steel columns spelling out "ATLANTA."AJC

When finished the new Philips Arena seats 21,000 and includes 92 luxury suites, 9 party suites, and 1,866 club seats.AJC

A Philips Arena detail of front row seats before its opening in 1999.AJC

Construction workers use a 'rider' to flatten and polish the cement on the floor of the new Philips Arena in June 1999.AJC

Work continues to complete the interior of Philips Arena in August 1999. The Arena officially opened Sept. 18, 1999.AJC

Workers clean seats at the new Philips Arena a month ahead of its September 1999 opening. The new arena was equipped with more than 20,000 seats and a state-of-the-art scoreboard.AJC

In 2017, the Hawks began a nearly $200 million renovation of Philips Arena. The old "Hawk Walk" area is among the areas being transformed in an effort to offer more unique entertainment amenities, better sight-lines...AJC

The final phase of the arena reconstruction involved the transformation of the seating.AJC

The floor shows the de-construction of the arena where more than 450 construction workers a day are worked on the project.AJC

All of the seats in the arena were removed and the old luxury suites demolished. The renovated arena with reconfigured luxury suites opens in October.AJC

Amid construction the Philips Arena name remained. The venue will reopen in October under a new name, State Farm Arena.AJC

This view from the floor shows the de-construction of the arena where more than 450 construction workers a day are working on the project. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

This view from the floor shows the de-construction of the arena where more than 450 construction workers a day are working on the project. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

All of the seats in the arena have been removed and the old luxury suites have been demolished. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more unique entertainment...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

All of the seats in the arena have been removed. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more unique entertainment amenities, better sight-lines, video displays...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The arena is currently in a de-constructed state. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more unique entertainment amenities, better sight-lines, video displays...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

All of the seats in the arena have been removed and the old luxury suites have been demolished to make way for new ones. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

More than 450 construction workers a day are working on the project. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more unique entertainment amenities, better sight-lines...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

This view from overhead shows the de-construction of the arena where more than 450 construction workers a day are working on the project. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The old luxury suites have been demolished and this area will be the location of the new upper level "B" suites. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The old "Hawk Walk" area is being transformed. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more unique entertainment amenities, better sight-lines, video displays...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

This view from mid-level shows the de-construction of the arena where more than 450 construction workers a day are working on the project. Philips Arena Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Whole sections of concrete seating has been removed. Steel for the new seating is in place and has been raised about ten feet to provide better sight lines. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

More than 450 construction workers a day are working on the project. Philips Arena is in the final phase of a $192.5 million transformation in an effort to offer more unique entertainment amenities, better sight-lines...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands on the court during player introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon...Brandon Dill/AP

Chris Paul (second from left) and the Houston Rockets stands for the National Anthem with his teammates before the game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California....Harry How/Getty Images

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, top center, stands with teammate Steven Adams, left, and Paul George, right, and Oklahoma City elementary school students before an NBA basketball game against the...Sue Ogrocki/AP

A shoe decorated in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday is worn by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Monday, Jan. 15, 2018...John Bazemore/AP

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan wears a special Martin Luther King Jr. T-shirt as he sits on the bench before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan....RICH SCHULTZ/AP

A detailed view of the back of a shirt worn by Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder for Martin Luther King Jr. Day before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 13, 2018...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry dances during warmups in an "I Have a Dream" T-shirt before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich...RICH SCHULTZ/AP

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium before the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers...Brandon Dill/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore (right) defends against Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo in the third quarter Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. Indiana won 105-95.David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins dunks the ball in the third quarter Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. Indiana won 105-95.David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince, right, shoots over Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)David Goldman/AP

Hawks' head coach Mike Budenholzer walks the sideline in the third quarter of Atlanta's, 85-105, loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta.David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder, right, of Germany, passes the ball behind the back of Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David...David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Ersan Ilyasova, left, of Turkey, moves to the hoop against Indiana Pacers' Thaddeus Young in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)David Goldman/AP

Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis, of Lithuania (center) plays under the hoop against Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (left) and Malcolm Delaney on a free throw in the third quarter Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta...David Goldman/AP

Indiana Pacers' Bojan Bogdanovic, left, puts up a shot past Atlanta Hawks' Miles Plumlee in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith (5) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince (12) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Jae Crowder (99) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Isaiah Taylor (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16), from Turkey, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince, center, loses control of the ball while driving between Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith, left, and LeBron James, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017...Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose (1) battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince (12) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyle Korver (26) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith (5) drives against Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17)during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawks player Paul Millsap (4) during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawk's Dennis Schroder (17) looks to pass while under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27...Branden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drives to the basket during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawk's Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes in for a lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives to the basket while being defend by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) passes during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) drives to the basket while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawk's player Paul Millsap (4) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawk's player Paul Millsap (4) looks to pass while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017...Branden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova signs autographs for fans before an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova takes a photo with fans before an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Fans gather inside the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

A bartender serves a guest at the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Workers talk at the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Fans gather inside the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) takes a shot while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27...Branden Camp

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) drives to the basket while under pressure from Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday...Branden Camp

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) argues with a referee during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) passes to Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) dunks the ball during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

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