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ATLANTA HAWKS TO HOST 2019 HAWKS DRAFT PARTY DRIVEN BY KUMHO TIRE Draft Party Returns To ; Fans Can Visit Hawks.com/Draft To Claim Free Tickets

ATLANTA – The Basketball Club has partnered with Kumho Tire to host the free 2019 Hawks Draft Party Driven by Kumho Tire at State Farm Arena on Thursday, June 20. During the party, Harry the Hawk, ATL Hawks Dancers and Flight Crew will make appearances and music will be provided by DJ Mo Hawk with special host Ryan Cameron.

Attendees can plan to participate in several activations throughout the arena concourse. Kumho Tire will distribute drawstring bags to the first 5,000 fans in attendance and have an animated-GIF booth for fans to capture a draft night memento. Fans will have an opportunity to participate in drills as part of the Emory Sports Combine while Sharecare, the team’s official patch partner, will be raffling off an autographed jersey to a lucky fan.

In the arena bowl, SportsRadio 92-9 The Game’s Andy Bunker and Mike Conti will broadcast a live show to discuss the results of the 2019 NBA Draft as they happen, and at various locations on the arena concourse, 92-9 The Game and V- 103’s The People’s Station will set up promo tables.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be on-site and joined by his counterpart from Hawks TV broadcasts on Fox Sports Southeast Bob Rathbun, who will provide in-depth commentary on the team’s selections. Fans can explore the arena’s amenities, such as the S.W.A.G. Shop, a four-chair barbershop, offered in the all-new State Farm Arena while watching the live NBA Draft broadcast on one of the largest scoreboards in the NBA.

The Hawks currently possess five picks (8, 10, 35, 41 and 44) in this year’s draft and are the only team with two selections in the Top 10. In last year’s draft, Atlanta acquired Trae Young (fifth overall pick) and Dallas’ 2019 first-round pick (this year’s 10th overall pick), along with Kevin Huerter (19th overall) and Omari Spellman (30th overall).

2019-20 Hawks Memberships are currently on sale for fans interested in purchasing tickets for the entire season and provide access to exclusive premium areas, complimentary food and drink, and access to events like Meet The Team, among other exclusive benefits. Fans looking to attend fewer home games should consider a Half Season Memberships, which provide a similar level of access. Half Season Memberships go on sale at 10:00 a.m. the day of the NBA Draft, June 20. Those interested in learning more about securing a Hawks Membership should visit Hawks.com/jointheclub.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is free to the general public. Fans can visit Hawks.com/Draft now to claim a complimentary ticket. All fans must have a ticket to attend.

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ABOUT THE ATLANTA HAWKS With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and State Farm Arena remain committed to making Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks made the postseason in 10 consecutive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organization has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It continues into the community where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighborhoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2019-20 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter and Instagram @ATLHawks.

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