Last Updated on December 30, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Dominique Wilkins Here’s a detailed profile of Dominique Wilkins:

  • Full Name: Jacques Dominique Wilkins
  • Nationality: American (born in France but raised in the United States)
  • Age: Born on January 12, 1960
  • Hometown: Born in Paris, France (his father was stationed there with the U.S. Air Force), but grew up in Washington, North Carolina, USA.
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US).
  • Jersey Numbers: Primarily wore #21 throughout his NBA career.
  • Position: Small Forward (also occasionally played as Shooting Guard)
  • High School: Washington High School in Washington, North Carolina
  • College: University of Georgia (played from 1979 to 1982)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 3rd overall in the 1982 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz, but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks before playing a game.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Atlanta Hawks (1982–1994) — where he spent the majority of his career.
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1994)
    • Boston Celtics (1994–1995)
    • Panathinaikos (Greece) (1995–1996) — won a EuroLeague championship.
    • San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)
    • Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) (1997–1998)
    • Orlando Magic (1998–1999)
  • Championship Rings: Wilkins did not win an NBA Championship.
  • EuroLeague: He won a EuroLeague title with Panathinaikos in 1996.
  • Kids:
    • Dominique Wilkins has five children:
    • Jacob Dominique Wilkins
    • JoJo Wilkins
    • Alesandra Wilkins
    • Chloe Wilkins
    • Danielle Wilkins
  • Siblings:
  • Gerald Wilkins (younger brother) – also played in the NBA for 13 seasons.
  • Damien Wilkins (nephew) – played in the NBA for several teams.

Dominique Wilkins is best known for his incredible scoring ability and legendary dunking skills, earning him the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.”

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