Dominique Wilkins is an American former professional basketball player and now Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played a total of 15 seasons in the NBA, spending 11 years with the Atlanta Hawks and stints with Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic.
Wilkins played collegiate basketball for the University of Georgia and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks 1st round, 3rd overall pick in the 1982 NBA draft. Over the course of his career, He won numerous accolades including a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA Team member and EuroLeague champion.
- 1 Who is Dominique Wilkins?
- 2 What is Dominique Wilkins’s age, height and weight?
- 3 What is Dominique Wilkins’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
- 4 What is Dominique Wilkins’s profession?
- 5 What sports team is Dominique Wilkins on now?
- 6 Why did Dominique Wilkins not play for the Jazz?
- 7 Is Dominique Wilkins in the NBA Hall of Fame?
- 8 When did Dominique Wilkins retire from the NBA?
- 9 How many years did Dominique Wilkins play in the NBA?
- 10 How many NBA teams did Dominique Wilkins play for?
- 11 Who are Dominique Wilkins’s Parents?
- 12 Does Dominique Wilkins have siblings?
- 13 Who is Dominique Wilkins married to?
- 14 How many children does Dominique Wilkins have?
- 15 What is Dominique Wilkins’ Net Worth?
Who is Dominique Wilkins?
Jacques Dominique Wilkins was born on January 12, 1960 in Paris, France. He is one of the eight (8) children birthed by Gertrude Baker and John Wilkins, officer in the U.S. Army stationed in France at the time of his birth.
Wilkins began his early childhood in France and continued in the United States after his family moved to Dallas, Baltimore before settling in Washington, North Carolina. He attended Washington High School, where he played basketball and was back-to-back MVP for his team’s consecutive Class 3-A State Championships (1978–1979).
For his illustrious high school performances in a game vs. a higher classification school, Wilkins made Sports Illustrated in the “Faces in the Crowd.” He scored 48 points, had 27 rebounds, 9 dunks, and 8 blocks.
Wilkins then featured in the McDonald’s All-American Game, the Capital Classic, the Kentucky Derby Festival Classic, and the Dapper Dan Classic all-star games. He had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the McDonald’s game, 26 points in the Capital Classic, and 22 points in the Derby Classic.
After high school, Wilkins attended University of Georgia, where he continued with his exciting basketball and left as the “Human Highlight Film.” Throughout his collegiate career, he averaged 21.6 points and was named SEC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year in 1981.
Wilkins left college just after his junior year, going down in Georgia’s history as one of the top picks of that year. He was selected 1st round, 3rd overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 1982 NBA draft.
However, Wilkins was immediately shipped off to the Atlanta Hawks for John Drew, Freeman Williams and $1 million in cash as he was unwilling to play as a power forward, because his preference was to play as a small forward.
Wilkins played 11 seasons in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks. For ten (10) consecutive seasons, he averaged more than 25 points per game, and captured a scoring title in 1985–86 with an average of 30.3 points per game.
Wilkins had short stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Boston Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Orlando Magic. He also starred for Panathinaikos Athens (a professional team in Greece’s top-tier level Greek Basket League, with whom he won his first titles, the FIBA European League and the Greek Cup), and Fortitudo Bologna (a professional team in Italy’s top-tier level LBA) before he retired in 1999.
Wilkins was a member of the U.S. men’s national team, Wilkins won gold at the 1994 FIBA World Championship.
What is Dominique Wilkins’s age, height and weight?
Dominique Wilkins was born on January 12, 1960 in Paris, France. He is currently 63 years of age. He stands at 6 foot 8 inches and weighs in at 104 kilograms (230 lb).
What is Dominique Wilkins’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Dominique Wilkins was born in Paris, France to American parents. He is an American national and of Afro-American ethnicity.
What is Dominique Wilkins’s profession?
Dominique Wilkins is a retired professional basketball player and Vice President of Basketball Operations.
What sports team is Dominique Wilkins on now?
Dominique Wilkins is currently on the Atlanta Hawks team, where he is serving as Vice President of Basketball Operations.
Why did Dominique Wilkins not play for the Jazz?
As per reports, Dominique Wilkins did not play for Utah Jazz because he had no interest in playing as a power forward. For that reason, he was traded in exchange for John Drew, Freeman Williams and a million dollar in cash.
Is Dominique Wilkins in the NBA Hall of Fame?
Yes, Dominique Wilkins is a Hall of Famer. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
When did Dominique Wilkins retire from the NBA?
Dominique Wilkins retired from the NBA in the year 1999.
How many years did Dominique Wilkins play in the NBA?
Dominique Wilkins played a total of fifteen (15) seasons for five (5) teams in the NBA.
How many NBA teams did Dominique Wilkins play for?
Dominique Wilkins played for five NBA teams. They are the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic. He also starred in the Greek Basket League with Panathinaikos and Italy top-tier team Fortitudo Bologna.
Who are Dominique Wilkins’s Parents?
Dominique Wilkins is the son of the Gertrude Baker and John Wilkins. His father was an officer in the United States Army who was stationed in France at the time of Dominique’s birth.
Does Dominique Wilkins have siblings?
According to sources, Dominique Wilkins has seven (7) siblings. The most notable amongst his siblings is former professional basketball player, Gerald Wilkins who played mainly for the New York Knicks.
Who is Dominique Wilkins married to?
Dominique Wilkins is currently married to his new wife Robin Campbell Wilkins. The couple started seeing each other in 2005 and tied the knot in 2006. They have since been together. He has two ex-wives, Sunny Wilkins and Nicole Berry.
How many children does Dominique Wilkins have?
Dominique Wilkins is a proud father of five children. His children are Jacob Dominique Wilkins, Chloe Webster-Wilkins, Aiysha Wilkins, Danielle Wilkins, and Alysandra Wilkins.
What is Dominique Wilkins’ Net Worth?
According to renowned outlet Celebrity Net Worth, retired American professional basketball player, Dominique Wilkins has a net worth of $16 million.
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