Dominique Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins: NBA and College Career Overview

Full Name: Jacques Dominique Wilkins

Position: Small Forward

Height: 6’8″

College: University of Georgia

NBA Draft: 1982, 1st Round (3rd Overall) by the Utah Jazz

Nickname: “The Human Highlight Film”

College Career (University of Georgia, 1979–1982)

Points: 1,688 points (21.6 PPG)

Rebounds: 668 (8.6 RPG)

Achievements:

SEC Player of the Year (1981)

Helped transform the University of Georgia basketball program with his dynamic scoring and electrifying dunks.

NBA Career (1982–1999)

Teams Played For:

Atlanta Hawks (1982–1994)

Los Angeles Clippers (1994)

Boston Celtics (1994–1995)

Panathinaikos (1995–1996, Greece)

San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)

Fortitudo Bologna (1997–1998, Italy)

Orlando Magic (1999)

Career Achievements:

9× NBA All-Star (1986–1994)

7× All-NBA Team Selections (First Team in 1986)

NBA Scoring Champion (1986) – Averaged 30.3 PPG

NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion (1985, 1990)

Total Career Points: 26,668 (24.8 PPG)

Career Rebounds: 7,169 (6.7 RPG)

Career Assists: 2,677 (2.5 APG)

Scored over 25,000 points, ranking among the NBA’s all-time leading scorers.

Signature Moments:

Known for his epic battles with Larry Bird, particularly in the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals, where Wilkins scored 47 points in a legendary Game 7 duel.

Iconic dunk contests against Michael Jordan in 1985 and 1988 (widely considered the greatest dunk contest of all time).

Post-NBA & Legacy:

Played professionally in Greece and Italy, winning a EuroLeague Final Four MVP with Panathinaikos in 1996.

Regarded as one of the greatest dunkers and most prolific scorers in NBA history.

Hall of Fame Inductions:

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)

FIBA Hall of Fame (2013)

University of Georgia Circle of Honor

Atlanta Hawks Ring of Honor

Wilkins is celebrated not just for his scoring prowess but for his influence on the game with his highlight-reel dunks, sportsmanship, and impact on global basketball. His nickname, “The Human Highlight Film,” remains a testament to his unforgettable moments on the court.