Dominique Wilkins is an NBA Hall of Famer, dubbed the “Human Highlight Film” for his electrifying dunks and all-around game. Drafted in 1982, he became the Atlanta Hawks’ all-time leading scorer and a nine-time NBA All-Star known for his scoring prowess, winning the 1986 NBA scoring title.

His career also included 2006 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction, two NBA Slam Dunk Contest championships, and a Euro League championship in 1996.

Born in Paris, France, while his father was stationed there in the U.S. Air Force, Wilkins later moved to Washington, North Carolina.

He was a two-time state champion and MVP at Washington High School before attending the University of Georgia.

As a junior in 1981, he was named SEC Player of the Year before declaring for the NBA Draft. NBA Career & Achievements: Atlanta Hawks:

Drafted by the Utah Jazz but traded to the Hawks, he became their all-time franchise leader in points and games played.

Scoring & All-Stars: Wilkins won the 1986 NBA scoring title and was named to the All-NBA First Team the same year. He was a nine-time NBA All-Star from 1986 to 1994.

Dunk Champion: He won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest twice, in 1985 and 1990.

Other Teams & International Play: He played for the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and San Antonio Spurs, and even played internationally in Greece and Italy.

Euro League: He won the Euro League championship and was named Final Four MVP in 1996 with the Greek team Panathinaikos.

Hall of Fame and Beyond, He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. His number 21 was retired by the Atlanta Hawks in 2001.

Today, Wilkins serves as the Atlanta Hawks’ Vice President of Basketball and Special Advisor to the CEO and works as a broadcaster.

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