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Ranking the best international players in Atlanta Hawks history

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As basketball has become more popular worldwide, an influx of international talent has flooded the league. Last season, Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Spain’s Marc Gasol were both named All-Stars, representing the league’s expansion around the world.

Two seasons prior, Pau and Marc Gasol were the starting centers for their respective conferences, and made history by becoming the first brothers to be voted as All-Star starters.

Last season, the NBA announced that 113 international players from 41 countries and territories were on opening night rosters to begin 2016-17 season. Both the number of foreign-born NBA players and the number of countries represented were record-breaking feats.