Currently, the Hawks own the sixth and 17th overall selections in

the first round, in addition to three second round picks.�The 6th choice

represents the Hawks' highest draft position since 2001.�

Special celebrity guests are slated to be in attendance, including

Hawks alumni like Jim Washington and Herb White, among others.�The

Hawks Dance Team and mascot SkyHawk will also be on hand posing for

pictures and signing autographs, while WCNN 680 The Fan's "Guys

Night Out" show is set to broadcast all of the draft night proceedings

live from the ESPN Zone.�

Fans will have the opportunity to win a number of great prizes, including

a 27-inch Philips Electronics television, by participating in various

contests throughout the night.�

The 2004 NBA Draft will be broadcast live on ESPN from The Theatre

at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Coverage begins at 7 p.m.

More information on the evening's events is available by calling

404-827-DUNK or visiting www.hawks.com.

Notable players who have been chosen as the sixth overall pick include

the Grizzlies' Shane Battier (2001), Minnesota's Wally Szczerbiak

(1999) and the Mavericks' Antoine Walker (1996). The 17th selection

has brought the likes of Milwaukee's Desmond Mason (2000), Jermaine

O'Neal of the Pacers (1996) and the Kings' Doug Christie

(1992).

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