Editor’s note: At a time when sports are shut down, including the canceled Final Four in Atlanta and many other postponed events, we take a look (in no particular order) as some of the bizarre moments from Georgia sports history.
A test for a possible franchise move.
An easy way to make a needed $1.2 million.
A publicity stunt.
The Hawks played 12 home games in New Orleans during the 1984-85 NBA season and the reason for the experiment may be any or all of the above possibilities.
Entering what would be the height of a one era of Hawks basketball – with a roster that included Dominque Wilkins, Doc Rivers, Kevin Willis, Tree Rollins, Mike Glenn, Cliff Livingston and Randy Wittman – the Hawks agreed to the unique arrangement.