Dominique Wilkins
Dominique Wilkins
Jacques Dominique Wilkinsis an American retired professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. 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. In 2006, Wilkins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth12 January 1960
CityParis, France
CountryFrance
People came to the All-Star Game to see the dunk contest.
I only dunked maybe twice a game on average.
The 50 greatest players don't matter when you're in the Hall of Fame. We all know that I was not one of the 50 greatest, I was one of the 25 greatest - in my mind.
First off, do everything they can to give their kids the opportunities to play sports; asthma is not a deterrent to playing sports.
I wouldn't say there is one guy that I would say patterns himself after me.
But I think role models also start in the home with your parents.
And I really believe that. Asthma is NOT a disability!
You are only as good as your team.
I have to thank Charles greatly because he's been one of my greatest fans. It's not just our friendship but the respect he gave me.
I used slam dunking as a tool for intimidation.
I think it goes hand in hand because if you discipline yourself on the floor, as you become an older player or a more seasoned individual, it adds structure in your life.
Like I said, when you have to play against a great player every night, that defines who you are if you can compete on that same level night in and night out.
I like the South because of the people. They are loyal. Once they love a team, they're fans forever.
I was an all-around player - if I was just a scorer, there's no way the Hawks would have won 50 games four years in a row.