In 2006, Wilkins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. There are two things that stood out about Dominique Wilkins on and off the court. 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His .484 field-goal percentage was the best since his rookie season, and for the sixth straight year he did not foul out of a game. The Hawks had signed 5-foot-7 Anthony "Spud" Webb as a free agent prior to the season, and Webb dazzled the All-Star Saturday crowd in Dallas by soaring more than 4 feet (1.2 m) to the basket on each of his dunk attempts. Wilkins is the brother of former Atlanta Hawks superstar and Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.He is also the father of Damien Wilkins, who … Unhappy with his role on a rebuilding Celtics team, in August 1995, Wilkins signed a two-year contract worth US$7 million with Panathinaikos of the Greek League[8] that meant a US$3.5 million net sum per year in salary. Since 2004, he’s served as the Vice President of Basketball. You drink diet soda and at the end of the day, it still turns into sugar. Wilkins exploded into the NBA's elite circle in 1985–86, winning the league scoring title with an average of 30.3 points per game. His performances earned him the Final Four MVP award. Below is a look at some of Dominique Wilkins’ career accomplishments and highlights. Leave a comment. Malone averaged 20.2 points and finished fourth in the league with his 11.8 rebounding average. [7] He scored an average of 27.7 points per game in the first month of the season. pulls in another MVP trophy in wild celebrity game", "NBA Generations Defeat PBA All-Stars At Asia Challenge", "Happy Birthday, Dominique Wilkins – The Human Highlight Film", "Dominique Wilkins – I'm Taking Paula Deen's Diabetes Spokesperson Gig", "Freshman Isaiah Wilkins giving No. In his final 25 games of the season Wilkins averaged 29.1 points and 7.0 rebounds. Retro highlights of Dominique Wilkins' crazy semifinal vs CSKA in 1996 with 35 points! All-NBA Second Team: 1987–88, 1991, 1993. 1994, 1989. Wilkins averaged more than 25 points per game for ten consecutive seasons, and captured a scoring title in 1985–86 with an average of 30.3 points per game. Wilkins finished third, behind Larry Nance and Julius Erving. Posted on January 21, 2010 by epohnl | Leave a comment. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dominque Wilkins’ net worth is around $14 million. Michel claimed that Wilkins owed him money for a suit provided to Wilkins. Now that would be something straight out of Hollywood. Wilkins, the younger brother of NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, played for the Knicks from 1985-1992 during his 13-year career, which … The Lakers had their own Big Game dunking James worthy of a King and Dominique Wilkins soared as a Hawk in the A. Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!!!! He underwent surgery on January 30. Theus averaged 15.8 points. In late 2010, Wilkins starred with Verne Troyer in the TitleMax "short on cash?" He led the Hawks in steals for the first time since 1985–86, finishing with 126. Wilkins finished with 47 points and Bird had 34-with 20 of his points tallied in the fourth quarter. Nonetheless, Atlanta struggled to a 41–41 record in Mike Fratello's last season as head coach, failing to make the playoffs for only the second time in Wilkins' career. He also led the team in scoring for the eighth straight year, finishing at 25.9 points per game—seventh best in the NBA. At midseason he appeared in his eighth NBA All-Star Game. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 11 May 2021, at 03:25. Sunny. As a result, the Jazz traded Wilkins to the Atlanta Hawks several months after the draft for John Drew, Freeman Williams and $1 million in cash. His battle against the illness is simply another life challenge that draws out his competitive nature. NBA Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins highlights event at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Foti announces candidacy for 14th Legislative District seat, GOP's Rep. 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Watch popular content from the following creators: taapathletics22(@taapathletics22), NBA town(@nba_town), Hi(@captn.hoops), Lamont Bostic(@bigmontforlife0) . Dominique Wilkins Career stats & achievements. "Your gym is right outside these doors," he told the audience. In addition, exercise is imperative, he said, but noted people don't need fancy equipment. City administrator Donna Owens and Councilman Charles Walker joined Wilkins and a handful of students in the cooking demonstration. He hit 85-of-249 from long range for a .341 percentage, by far his most prolific three-point numbers to date. 1 year ago. All of All-Star in One Night, Sunday TNT 5 PM ET: NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax 6:30 PM ET: […] He then suffered a setback when he fractured the ring finger on his right hand on December 15, sitting out the next 11 games. This monstrosity is the result. This video takes clips from 31 different games, and it highlights each aspect of his scoring arsenal, rather than just his dunks. Shortly after the signing, he helped Dream Team II to a gold medal at the 1994 World Championship of Basketball. The Atlanta Hawks still lost the game (and series), 118–116. 12:08. He works in a variety of management functions within the franchise's basketball and business areas. See more ideas about dominique wilkins, dominique, nba legends. This is vintage Dominique Wilkins. [21], Recently Wilkins released the first of his private label wines under the Wilkins Private Reserve label. Wilkins earned a berth on the All-NBA Second Team and became the first Hawks player to be named NBA Player of the Week three times in a season. The following season, Wilkins would recover from his injury and eventually win the NBA Comeback Player of the Year award. However, Wilkins was not willing to play in Utah. That's the message from former NBA basketball player Dominique Wilson who was at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute Tuesday to hype good health as a way to beat diabetes. The academy conducted private training, camps, and clinics at the 24 Hour facility in Pearl City, Hawaii. With Mark Fox’s Georgia Bulldogs set to resume practice this week and basketball season scheduled to begin 30 days hence, the only choice was the original "Human Highlight Film," Dominique Wilkins. Since 2004, Wilkins has served as the Hawks' Vice President of Basketball. Jordan won in the final, beating Wilkins by two points. [22], In March 2014, Wilkins, whose father and grandfather both died of diabetic complications, filmed a commercial for Novo Nordisk's Victoza citing their commitment to raising awareness of diabetes in the urban community, with an emphasis on children's nutrition. But if Magic’s all smiling Showtime had a few more Human Highlights for the film? This is still the only time in NBA history a team in first place in their conference traded its leading scorer after the All-Star break. Wilkins, 53, a former Atlanta Hawks Hall of Famer whose play on the courts has been likened to a "human highlight reel," is now president of basketball for the Hawks. 2x All-NBA 3rd Team. He failed in his bid to repeat as NBA Slam-Dunk champion, his competition coming from an unlikely source. He scored 9.0 rebounds during the season of 1990-91. James Neiss/staff photographer IN THE STANDS: Former NBA all star Dominique Wilkins drew a crowd to the culinary institute. 9x All-Star 7x All-NBA Soaring high above the floor, Wilkins' head nearly hit the rim. He returned to the NBA before the 1996–97 season, signing a contract as a free agent with the San Antonio Spurs, to solidify their bench scoring. Jacques Dominique Wilkins (born January 12, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the University of Georgia in 1979 with an established reputation as an exciting player, and played for the Bulldogs. STEELERS VS GIANTS. Jordan closed out the event with 50-point dunk, taking perhaps the contest's most controversial crown. The Hawks pushed the Pistons to a fifth game, but Detroit routed Atlanta, 113–81, in Game 5. 51 year old, Dominique ” The Human Highlight Film” Wilkins!!!!! Wilkins made his sixth All-Star Game appearance, scoring 12 points in the East's 116–114 victory over the West. In 2006, Wilkins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 4x All-NBA 2nd Team. Wilkins was a nine-time NBA All-Star, and is widely viewed as one of the best dunkers in NBA history, earning the nickname The Human Highlight Film. He admitted later that while it was the first time he'd ever had jambalaya without salt and oil, the re-invented dish had all the flavors familiar to someone who favored that classic Southern dish. Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, representing the Atlanta Hawks. He was selected to the All-NBA Second Team for the third time in his career. "Ovechkin, Chara dazzle in NHL All-Star prelude", "T.O. Wilkins became a free agent after the 1993–94 season and signed with the Boston Celtics. Sections of this page. In 2010, Wilkins signed an agreement to partner with fitness company 24 Hour Fitness to develop the Dominique Wilkins Basketball Academy. After going 0-for-11 from the three-point line the previous season, Wilkins made 25 of 81 three-point shots in 1984–85. As of 2021, he ranks 14th on the NBA scoring list.[6]. He had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the McDonald's, 26 points in the Capital, and 22 points in the Derby Classic. Wilkins participated in five slam dunk contests, winning two. Tune in NOW to All Rise: Dominique Wilkins and the 2021 #ATTSlamDunk Judges featuring former champions Wilkins (1985 & 1990), Spud Webb (1986), Dee Brown (1991), Jason Richardson (2002 & 2003) & Josh Smith (2005). Wilkins was a judge in the 2008 NHL All-Star Game Breakaway Challenge, which was held in Atlanta. When Wilkins scored his 31st point in a February 2 game against the Seattle SuperSonics, he broke Bob Pettit's franchise scoring record of 20,880 points. At the same time, the Jazz were reeling from cash flow problems. Wilkins received a standing ovation from players and fans in attendance, but was awarded a low score of 45. In the 1991–92 season, Wilkins' ruptured his Achilles tendon against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 28, 1992. He couldn't miss. While some people are frightened by a diagnosis of diabetes, he noted that the disease is relatively easy to manage. Φάσεις από τη θητεία του μεγάλου Ντομινίκ Γουίλκινς στον Παναθηναϊκό! However, many believed that money was the primary reason the Hawks made the trade. He is also an ambassador for Novo Nordisk, a manufactuerer of diabetes medication. [24], On March 6, 2015, the Atlanta Hawks organization unveiled a statue of Wilkins that sits in front of Philips Arena. DOMINIQUE WAS A MONSTER. Wilkins averaged 20.8 points in the five games, but shot .372 from the field and .133 from three-point range. He also scored the 20,000th point of his career, becoming only the 16th player at the time to reach that plateau. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. I drink nothing but water," he noted, adding a good-natured aside that he does allow himself an occasional cocktail because a little cheating helps him stay on his healthy diet. James Worthy Personal information Born February 27, 1961 (age 51) Gastonia, North Carolina Nationality American High school Ashbrook (Gastonia, North Carolina) Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Listed weight He was an NBA All-Star for the first time and was voted to the All-NBA First Team at the end of the season. Wilkins averaged a career-high 9.0 rebounds in 1990–91, leading the Hawks in that category for the first time in his nine NBA seasons. On March 25 he returned to Atlanta in a Clippers uniform and tallied 36 points and 10 rebounds against his former team. Dominique Wilkins. Facebook. Wilkins was a nine-time NBA All-Star, and is widely viewed as one of the best dunkers in NBA history, earning the nickname The Human Highlight Film. The first was his passion. Wilkins showed no signs of fading in his 12th NBA season, even after a tumultuous midseason trade. Wilkins finished the year second in the league in scoring (29.0 ppg) to Michael Jordan's 37.1 points per game. 20 talking about this. He ranked second on the Hawks in rebounding (6.9 rpg) and steals (135). During the 1996 EuroLeague Final Four, that was held in his birthplace of Paris, Wilkins had 35 points and 8 rebounds in the semifinal against CSKA, and a double-double, with 16 points and 10 rebounds against Barcelona in the final. Related Videos. "I could not let this disease do to me what it did to my father and grandfather, who died of diabetes," he said. His first was in 1984, in Denver. His #21 jersey was retired by the Hawks on January 13, 2001. He scored the 10,000th point of his career against the Chicago Bulls on April 16 and was named to the All-NBA Second Team at the season's end. However, he failed to win the national championship of the Greek League 1995–96 season, as his team, Panathinaikos, lost the Greek League Finals to their arch-rivals, Olympiacos, 3 games to 2. [5] Despite Wilkins's reluctance to play in Utah, the trade is now considered among the most lopsided deals in NBA history, as Drew and Williams would play a combined four seasons for the Jazz. ... Career Highlights. Dominique Wilkins' Top 10 Dunks of his Career! He was the back-to-back MVP for the team's consecutive Class 3-A State Championships (1978–1979). "Find a way to get yourself out there.". Atlanta returned to the playoffs after a year's absence, drawing the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons in the first round. A nine-time NBA All-Star and the winner of two NBA slam dunk contests, Wilkins registered 26,668 points and 7,169 rebounds in his NBA career. During the 1987-88 season, he made the highest score of his entire life and second in the entire game where Jordan was the first. Hawks management and new coach Lenny Wilkens claimed Manning and his skills would help the team more during the stretch run. On his third and final attempt, Wilkins' completed a thunderous windmill dunk from the left side. He was the back-to-back MVP for the team's consecutive Class 3-A State Championships (1978-1979). Aug 15, 2016 - Explore Natek46 eBay Store's board "Dominique Wilkins "The Human Highlight" | HOF", followed by 5549 people on Pinterest. Wilkins averaged 27.2 points in the playoffs. He was named as NBA Player of the week thrice in the entire season. He averaged 30.7 points for the Hawks, but Jordan bested him at 35.0. Overall, Wilkins' 26.0 scoring average ranked fourth in the NBA. Dominique Wilkins is widely considered one of the greatest dunkers of all-time and earned the nickname, “The Human Highlight Film”. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #dominiquewilkins, #dominquewilkins, #dominique . Jordan also defeated Wilkins for the Slam Dunk Championship at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. In his third straight All-Star Game appearance, Wilkins scored 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting, leading the East squad to a 138–133 victory. He also shot better than 80 percent from the free throw line for the first of 10 consecutive seasons. Wilkins reached the finals where he was defeated by his 5'7" teammate, Spud Webb. Read up on Dominique Wilkins's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. Pronunciation: \dom-in-EEK\ Jacques Dominique Wilkins Twitter: DWilkins21 (Nique, The Human Highlight Film) Position: Small Forward Shoots: Right 6-8, 215lb (203cm, 97kg) Born: January 12, 1960 in Paris, France fr. Despite Wilkins's efforts, Atlanta finished 34–48 and failed to reach the playoffs. It's not that difficult," he said. NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Champion: 1985, 1990. 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He led all scorers with 28 points in 20 minutes of play.[20]. Basketball writers selected him to the All-NBA Third Team at season's end. Wilkins, 53, a former Atlanta Hawks Hall of Famer whose play on the courts has been likened to a "human highlight reel," is now president of basketball for the Hawks. No, you wont see a recent vine upload of Wilkins dunking on an opponent but, “Dominique Wilkins NBA Hall of Famer” is fixed-in to the hardwood floor at the Suwanee Sports Academy (SSA). That's the greatest game I've ever played in or seen played. Copies of the healthier versions of the student-made Southern favorites can be obtained by calling the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute at 210-2525. Wilkins averaged 26.8 points during the postseason, the second of six straight playoffs in which he would average at least 20 points. Wilkins was later treated to a student cooking demonstration with the theme "Turning Soulful Delights into Healthy Bites." Four Southern dishes were prepared with a healthy twist, including Creole Jambalaya, Home Style Green Bean Casserole, Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese and Pecan Peach Cobbler. In 27 games, he averaged 5.0 points per game and 2.6 rebounds per game. In the Greek League, he averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists and 32.0 minutes per game in 30 games played.[14]. [12], However, Wilkins soon managed to adapt and thrive in the European game, averaging 20.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, in 33.2 minutes per game, in 17 games played for Panathinaikos in the 1995–96 season of the EuroLeague,[13] and helping them win the title of the EuroLeague Final Four of 1996. Jacques Dominique Wilkins (born January 12, 1960) is an American retired professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He eats healthy and stays on his medication. He defeated Kenny Smith of the Sacramento Kings in the final round. Atlanta (50–32) won at least 50 games for the third straight season and advanced to the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals before losing to the Boston Celtics in seven games. In honor of nephew Damien’s impressive dunk last night, I give you vintage Dominique. On December 8, he set an NBA record of free throws made in a game without a miss, hitting 23 free throws against the Chicago Bulls. "It's only when life slows down when you find out you're like everyone else. And it went down to the last shot of the game. Wilkins' family then moved to Washington, North Carolina, where he attended Washington High School. Atlanta turned its fortunes around in dramatic fashion, winning 16 more games in the 1985–86 season to finish 50–32 for the year. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. He went on to finish the season with a 27.4 scoring average, good for sixth in the NBA. He would be the last Spur to wear #21 before Tim Duncan. Atlanta beat the Detroit Pistons in four games in the first round of the playoffs, but the Hawks could not get past the eventual NBA-champion Boston Celtics, losing four games to one in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Doc Rivers, Kevin Willis, Tree Rollins, and Mike McGee contributed as the club made it through the first round of the NBA playoffs before losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Detroit Pistons. He took an interest in fine wines while playing professionally in Italy at the end of his career and owning a private label was one of his long-term goals. In Dallas in 1986, a Jordan-Wilkins rematch was put on hold, since Jordan was injured. See more ideas about dominique wilkins, nba legends, dominique. His 28.1 scoring average was his highest in five years, and the 52 points he scored in a double-overtime game on December 7 against the New York Knicks were the most by an NBA player that season. His trademark dunk was a powerful one- or two-handed windmill dunks he used to capture the slam dunk contest titles in 1985 and 1990. Wilkins left Atlanta as the team's all-time leading scorer with 23,292 points. You can routinely hear Wilkins calling Hawks games as the color analyst on FSN South. Afterward, according to the police, Michel attacked Wilkins by punching him in the chest. Dominique Wilkins scored over 26, 000 points while playing in the NBA.. On Tuesday, Wilkins sat down with WABE’s “A Closer Look” hosts, Rose Scott and Denis O’Hayer, to talk about his current role as executive with the Atlanta Hawks. He is one of five players whose jerseys have been retired by the Hawks. "When you are a world-class athlete you think nothing bad can ever happen to you," he said. He narrates the highlights he once Nasty stuff. Wilkins was instrumental in the Hawks' prominence in the 1980s, when the club recorded four consecutive 50-win seasons during the decade. He registered a career-high 265 assists while developing a three-point shot he would use more and more in the later stages of his career. 1993, 1991, 1988, 1987. Wilkins signed with Hugh Durham’s Bulldogs in … Take a look back at the Top 10 Dunks of the Human Highlight Films' career, as we celebrate Dominique Wilkins' birthday. In 1990 Wilkins made his final appearance in the Slam Dunk Contest, going up against new promising stars such as Kenny Smith, Scottie Pippen and Kenny Walker (the 1989 champion). He concluded the season with 24,019 career points, placing ninth on the NBA's all-time list. "Change your diet, exercise and take your medication. Wilkins was born in Paris, France, due to his father being stationed there while in the U.S. Air Force. [11], Playing on a roster alongside Stojko Vranković, Panagiotis Giannakis, Fragiskos Alvertis and Nikos Oikonomou, thirty-five-year-old Wilkins started off the season sluggishly, frequently getting targeted by the team's disciplinarian, defensively-minded head coach Božidar Maljković, even getting fined US$50,000 by the club for making too many personal trips back to the United States during the season, and complaining about being treated "like a dog" by coach Maljković. Wilkins' first two dunks of the finals earned scores of 50 from judges. Wilkins notched his first Slam-Dunk Championship at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis during the 1984–85 season. James Neiss/staff photographer HEALTHY TALK: NBA Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins discusses his diabetes during an event at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. Low 41F. He also won the Greek Cup with Panathinaikos, and was named the MVP of the Cup Final. 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