Dominique Wilkins is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Dominique Wilkins is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, and Greece’s Panathinaikos. He is widely considered one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Wilkins was born in Paris, France in 1960 and moved to the United States when he was seven years old. He attended the University of Georgia, where he was a two-time All-American and was named the SEC Player of the Year in 1981. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 1982, but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks before the season began.
Wilkins quickly became a fan favorite in Atlanta, and was named an All-Star in his first season. He was a nine-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team three times. He was also the NBA’s leading scorer in 1985-86 and 1986-87. Wilkins was known for his high-flying dunks, and was nicknamed “The Human Highlight Film” for his spectacular plays.
Wilkins was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 1994, and then to the San Antonio Spurs in 1995. He retired in 1999 after playing one season in Greece. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Wilkins is now an ambassador for the Atlanta Hawks, and is involved in several charitable organizations. He is also a motivational speaker and has written two books. He is widely considered one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history, and his legacy will live on for many years to come.