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Story Time With Harry The Hawk - You Are Kind

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If you missed it Tuesday, Harry The Hawk took an unfortunate fall that has him sidelined for Games 3 and 4 in Boston.

You all took to social media to wish him well, and he appreciates your support!  We're hoping to have him back for a potential Game 5 Tuesday, but in the meantime, here are our favorite tweets from you all:

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Fans Flood Social Media With #GetWellHarry Messages

ATLANTA -–  Following multiple national news reports of their beloved mascot’s failed attempt to jump the aisle in Philips Arena, the Atlanta Hawks organization has been contacted by thousands of concerned fans looking for an update on the local icon’s condition. The Hawks have released a video update on Harry the Hawk’s prognosis.

After a battery of tests and examinations by the team doctors, Harry has been placed on the injury report as “Questionable” for playoff  Games 3 and 4 in Boston against the Celtics this upcoming weekend.  Harry has been limited to strict “nest rest” in hopes of having him back in the lineup for a possible Game 5 in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 26. 

“This is a serious blow to our roster for these crucial games on Friday and Sunday.  We are asking for all of our fans to send their thoughts and prayers for Harry’s speedy recovery,” remarked a visably shaken Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena.

In lieu of flowers or cards, the Atlanta Hawks are requesting well wishes be sent via social media with the hashtag #GetWellHarry. 

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Harry The Hawk's Crash Landing May Ground Popular Mascot For Remainder of Hawks' Playoff Run

Harry The Hawk Diagnosed With Groin Trauma

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Hawks Take Over NYC

Several current and former Hawks players, executives and even mascots have accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge over the past few weeks.  You can see all of them individually above, but I thought I'd provide a recap of each anyway.  Some are more hilarious than others, but all are very good.

The Atlanta Hawks' majority owner got in on the action, completing the challenge while on a trampoline in Colorado.

Coach Bud accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge from Al Horford.

Muscala accepted the challenge from a few people, and among the folks he challenged was Imagine Dragons drummer and Hawks superfan Dan Platzman.

Teague's Ice Bucket Challenge involved everything you could possibly want...except the ice.  Watch for a Bill Clinton reference.

I'm not sure why you'd want to lean back while having ice water dumped all over you.  Millsap tried that, then quickly sat back up.

A 15-second Instagram video isn't enough to capture the reaction of being drenched with ice cold water, so Schröder documented the feat with two videos.  The second is the more entertaining of the two, and his reaction is priceless.

By far the most painful-looking of the bunch to date.  Adreian...why did you think it would be a good idea to have ice fall on your hairless head from two stories above?  At least it didn't end like this.

When the commissioner challenges you, you have to accept.  Mutombo seemed to be the most unprepared for how cold the water was, judging by his reaction.

The Hawks CEO stepped up and accepted Ryan Cameron's challenge.  Is that a stove pot with ice from the freezer?  Whatever works!  Another must-see reaction.

Harry was first in the Hawks family to accept after being challenged by University of Florida mascot Albert the Gator.  Next time we'll tell him to cool it on the caffeine.

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Hawks Taking Part In Ice Bucket Challenge

Add Paul Millsap to the list of Hawks who have completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Millsap accepted teammate Al Horford's challenge Monday:

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Paul Millsap Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge From Al Horford

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schröder has accepted teammate Adreian Payne's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Payne challenged Schröder over the weekend, and Schröder accepted Monday morning, posting this video to his Instagram account: