Dominique Wilkins

Categories: Sports
    • Born: January 12, 1960
    • Birthplace: Paris, France
    • Height: 6'8"
    • Weight: 224 lbs
    • Birth name: Jacques Dominique Wilkins
    • College University of Georgia
    • Nicknames: "'Nique" and "The Human Highlight Film"
    • Position: Forward
    • Nine time NBA All-Star
    • Gold medal winner at the 1994 FIBA World Championships
    • Member of the Basketball Hall of Fame

  • Dominique Wilkins is a retired NBA player. He spent 12 of his 17 seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Dubbed the "human highlight reel," Wilkins made the All-Star game 9 times, was voted rookie of the year in 1983, and played on the 1992 Dream Team.

  • NBA Career

    Dominique Wilkins was a key part to the Atlanta Hawks' success during the 1980s. In addition to being a high scoring threat, Wilkins also put up good all around numbers in rebounds and assists. During his career, the nine-time All-Star scored 26,669 points and pulled down 7,169 rebounds, ranking him ninth all-time in career scoring.

    Wilkins is also famous for winning two NBA Slam Dunk Contests in 1985 and 1990. His trademark was a powerful windmill dunk. His battles with Michael Jordan in the dunk contests are considered to be some of the best of all time.

  • Career Stats

    • Points: 26,668
    • PPG: 24.8
    • Steals: 1,378

  • On Twitter Powered by Twitter

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      @hockeylogic You ever travel the Dominique Wilkins Expressway? It's the one with all the 'No Passing' signs.
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      someone said this to me; Heatley will eventually become the Dominique Wilkins of the NHL: gaudy stats, no rings. Plus, he should be in jail.
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      RT @dantesway: RT @mynameisJabee: What kind of Duke kit is Jermaine Jackson using*Pro Line relaxer-like Dominique Wilkins use to rock* - lol
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      RT @mynameisJabee: What kind of Duke kit is Jermaine Jackson using on his head? *Pro Line relaxer-like Dominique Wilkins use to rock*
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      Dominique Wilkins walked thru the tunnel by me. I spoke. He waved.
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