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Paul Millsap: Transformative Signing for Hawks' Success

9/6/2025

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Paul Millsap joined the Atlanta Hawks in 2013, significantly changing the franchise's trajectory.
His affordable signing resulted in four All-Star selections and All-Defense honors.
Millsap was instrumental in the Hawks' 2016 season, leading them to their first conference finals.
He averaged 17.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists during his time with the team.
Analysts rank his signing as one of the top 20 in NBA history over the past 25 years.

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Story summary

Paul Millsap joined the Atlanta Hawks in 2013, significantly changing the franchise's trajectory.
His affordable signing resulted in four All-Star selections and All-Defense honors.
Millsap was instrumental in the Hawks' 2016 season, leading them to their first conference finals.
He averaged 17.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists during his time with the team.
Analysts rank his signing as one of the top 20 in NBA history over the past 25 years.