Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

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

Player Profile

  • 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 (Georgia Bulldogs) (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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dominique Wilkins’ player archetype was an explosive shot-creating wing, a high-volume scoring forward who put relentless pressure on defenses with power, elevation, and one-on-one attacking skill. Defensively, he was better cast as an athletic matchup defender than a pure stopper, using quickness, strength, and competitive energy to contest wings while doing his best work when engaged on the ball. Offensively, his role was clear: he was a primary scorer who could carry possessions from the mid-post, the elbows, the open floor, and above the rim, blending face-up drives, pull-up shooting, and violent finishing into a constant scoring threat. Physically, Wilkins brought prototypical forward size at 6-foot-8 and 230 pounds, and he paired that frame with elite leaping ability, body control, and explosive first-step force. His play style overall was forceful and theatrical but never empty, built on downhill aggression, acrobatic finishing, and enough perimeter skill to make him more than just a dunker, which is why his archetype holds up as one of the classic scoring forwards of his era. (Basketball Reference)

Notes:

  • Dominique Wilkins’ height with shoes is 6’9″ (205 cm), His height without shoes was likely around 6’8″ (203 cm).
  • Dominique Wilkins’ playing weight was listed at 215 pounds (98 kg) during his NBA career.
  • Similar players to Dominique Wilkins include Zion Williamson.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Dominique Wilkins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Dominique Wilkins