The Atlanta Hawks have only one championship in franchise history despite some gifted players suiting up for the club.

When someone mentions the Hawks franchise, the first few names that usually come to mind are Dominique Wilkins, Bob Pettit, Cliff Hagan, Doc Rivers and Lou Hudson. These players had successful careers with the franchise and will always be revered by the fans.

However, there have been a few players who have suited up for the Hawks who are sometimes forgotten about by the fans in Atlanta. With that said, we take a look at the five most prominent ones.

1. Rasheed Wallace

Rasheed Wallace played ONE game with the Hawks during the 2003-04 season. The Portland Trail Blazers traded him to Atlanta on February 9, 2004.

In the one game he suited up for the Hawks against the New Jersey Nets, Wallace finished with 20 points, six rebounds and five blocks in 42 minutes of action.

On February 19, 2004, Atlanta traded Wallace to the Detroit Pistons. “Sheed” won the 2004 title with the Pistons, so it was a good year for him.

2. Truck Robinson

The Washington Bullets traded Truck Robinson to the Hawks in 1977. The power forward appeared in 36 games with the franchise and averaged 22.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Before the start of the 1977-78 season, Robinson signed a free-agent deal with the New Orleans Jazz.

3. Glenn Robinson

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After a stellar run with the Milwaukee Bucks, Glenn Robinson was traded by the team to the Hawks on August 2, 2002. “Big Dog” played one season (2002-03) in Atlanta and averaged 20.8 points, 6.6 boards and 3.0 assists while shooting 43.2 percent from the field, 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 87.6 percent from the free-throw line.

On July 23, 2003, Atlanta traded Robinson to the Philadelphia 76ers. He wound up winning the 2005 NBA title with the San Antonio Spurs.

4. Antoine Walker

In August of 2004, the Dallas Mavericks traded Antoine Walker to the Hawks. The versatile swingman played 53 games for Atlanta and averaged 20.4 points, 9.4 boards and 3.7 assists while shooting 41.5 percent from the floor and 31.7 percent from the 3-point line.

The Hawks wound up trading Walker to the Boston Celtics in 2005.

5. Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson played one season for the Hawks during the 2003-04 campaign and put up 18.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He also shot 42.5 percent from the floor, 34.0 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line.

After his lone season with the team, Atlanta sent Jackson to the Indiana Pacers.