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  Dominique Wilkins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilkins left the University of Georgia after his junior year, where he was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 1982 NBA Draft.
Wilkins' nickname was the "The Human Highlight Film" for his Ervingesque athleticism, and highlight reel dunks which helped him to win 2 slam dunk titles.
Wilkins was a finalist in the 2005 round of balloting but failed to gain election.
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 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Dominique Wilkins (b. 1960)
Wilkins was born on January 12, 1960, in Sorbonne, France, near Paris, where his father was serving with the U.S. Air Force.
Wilkins was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 1982 draft but was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
In 1996-97 Wilkins returned to the NBA to play for the San Antonio Spurs and led with an average of 18.2 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game, but after one season he returned to Europe and played with Teamsystem in Italy for the 1997-98 season.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1988   (697 words)

  
 NBA History: Dominique Wilkins Bio
In the mid-80s with the Hawks, Wilkins was a phenomenal scorer and a ferocious dunker.
Wilkins was an instant hit for the Hawks, averaging 17.5 ppg as a rookie.
Wilkins was instrumental to the Hawks' success in the late 1980s as the club recorded 50 wins in four straight seasons from 1985-86 to 1988-89.
www.nba.com /history/players/wilkins_bio.html   (983 words)

  
 ESPN.com: NCB - Dominique Wilkins interviewed for Georgia post
Wilkins, who was known as the "Human Highlight Film" because of his spectacular dunks, is considered a long shot because he lacks coaching experience and a college degree.
Wilkins, who played for the Hawks for more than 11 of his 15 seasons and was a nine-time All-Star, scored 26,668 points during his career -- ninth-most in NBA history.
Another obstacle for Wilkins in getting the Georgia job is that in 1985 he acknowledged that he received $30,000 in secret payments from a sports agent while he was still playing at Georgia, a violation of NCAA rules.
espn.go.com /ncb/news/2003/0401/1532648.html   (460 words)

  
 Wilkins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilkins or Wilkin is a name variant of William (name).
Wilkins Velez Latin pop muscian and singer, commonly known as "Wilkins"
Wilkins is the name of a crater on the Moon.
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Dominique Wilkins had lived in his new suburban home for four days when he opened his doors to 100 or so people very important to him.
They were there, Wilkins' first guests in his new Duluth home, because he is driven to woo them, and thousands like them, back to the Hawks, who open their season tonight in Phoenix.
Wilkins became a Hawk in 1982, acquired in a trade shortly after the Utah Jazz drafted him from the University of Georgia.
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 Mobile Wireless Security, Inc. Announces Appointment of NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins as Company President   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Wilkins became a member of the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1983, was named to seven All-NBA teams, nine consecutive All-Star squads, and is a two-time winner of the NBA Slam-Dunk Championship.
Wilkins' outstanding contributions on the court were recognized by the Atlanta Hawks organization in January 2001 when he became the third player in club history to have his uniform number (#21) retired, joining Hawks legends Bob Pettit and Lou Hudson.
Wilkins is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and is expected to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on February 20, 2005 at the NBA All-Star game in Denver, Colorado.
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 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Legendary Basketball Player Dominique Wilkins was in town promoting his new line of 'Giv and Go' active wear when he got together with me to chat.
Wilkins is proud to have risen to the ranks of co-owner.
Dominique was a member of the NBA All-Rookie team in 1983 and was named to seven All-NBA teams, nine consecutive All-Star squads and was a two-time winner of the NBA Slam Dunk Championship.
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Born on January 12,1960 in Sorbonne, France as the second eldest in a military family of 8, Jacques Dominique Wilkins discovered his talent and passion for basketball at an early age.
Dominique quickly became one of the NBA's best players earning the nickname, 'Human Highlight Film' and 'Zoid' for his energetic and spectacular acrobatic moves on court dating as far back as his high school years.
Dominique Wilkins played in a total of 51 playoff games during his NBA career scoring an incredible 1,345 points.
www.brooksinternational.com /sports/Dominique_Wilkins_868.htm   (1656 words)

  
 Dominique Wilkins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Wilkins, a 6'8'' forward from Georgia, played 15 years in the NBA.
Wilkins, known as the "Human Highlight Film" could sky and make acrobatic shots with anyone.
Wilkins scored over 25,000 career points, averaged over 26 ppg., and played in 8 NBA all-star games.
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 NBA.com: Chats
Dominique Wilkins: It's probably the dunk by Dr. J in the playoffs...
Dominique Wilkins: The dunkers of today are very creative, they have a lot of ability, but I think the passion is different than when we played.
Dominique Wilkins: Thanks to the fans for asking such educated questions, and I always like to take the time out to answer to the fans.
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 Wilkins brothers wait for Magic: 2/28/99
Dominique has been working out on his own, trying to get into as good a shape as he can without playing regularly.
Dominique spent the first 11-plus years of his career with Atlanta, the team he thought would also draft Gerald in 1985.
Dominique Wilkins, right, could have signed with a team promising more playing time, but an opportunity to finish a long NBA career on the same team -- the Orlando Magic -- as younger brother Gerald, left, was too good to pass up.
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 AllSports' National Basketball Association (NBA) News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Wilkins, a nine-time All-Star forward, agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Orlando Magic.
Dominique Wilkins, 39, has not played in the NBA since the 1996-97 season, when he averaged 18.2 points per game for the San Antonio Spurs.
Wilkins will likely be used as a backup small forward behind Bo Outlaw while the Magic groom Matt Harpring, one of their three first-round picks, at the position.
www.allsports.com /nba/news/02-05-1999.htm   (1181 words)

  
 Fox Sports Net's BEYOND THE GLORY Portrays Life of The Human Highlight Film - Dominique Wilkins :: Original airing on ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ten years after Dominique broke onto the NBA scene with a grace and athletic prowess rarely seen, his parents reunited in Atlanta on Jan. 18, 1992, to watch their son hopefully eclipse the 20,000-point mark for his NBA career.
Dominique's mother and sisters felt that his newfound love would take him away from their close-knit family, and in the dynamics that ensued, Nicole was charged with pulling a gun on several of the family members.
Wilkins returned stateside and tried to jump-start his once proud NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he actually enjoyed a strong year.
georgiadogs.collegesports.com /sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/060203aaa.html   (927 words)

  
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Dominique Wilkins was known as the “Human Highlight Film” for his incredible playmaking ability and tenacious dunks.
Wilkins led the Hawks to a first place finish, averaging 29 ppg.
Wilkins was an exciting entertainer who racked up 26,668 points during his career.
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 CNN/SI - NBA Basketball - Dominique Wilkins signs with Magic - Friday February 05, 1999 01:07 PM
Posted: Friday February 05, 1999 01:07 PM Dominique Wilkens was the last player other than Michael Jordan to lead the league in scoring.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Dominique Wilkins returned to the NBA Friday, signing with the Orlando Magic and joining his younger brother, Gerald.
Wilkins, 39, last played in the NBA during the 1996-97 season, averaging just more than 18 points for the
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /basketball/nba/news/1999/02/04/wilkins_magic   (233 words)

  
 Pro Basketball Legend with Asthma - Asthma
He heads up the charity event: Dominique Wilkins’ Drive for a Cure charity basketball tournament whose proceeds goes towards finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and also participates in fundraisers for the diabetes association and many others.
Dominique himself is a father of 4 daughters, one of whom also has asthma.
When I asked Dominique what his advice was for parent’s who have kids with asthma that want to play sports he said, “First off, do everything they can to give their kids the opportunities to play sports; asthma is not a deterrent to playing sports.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art35358.asp   (714 words)

  
 Dominique Wilkins Assaults Owners - KingsFans
While the other nine got a kick out of joining Wilkins on the court, he got a kick out of joining them in the boardroom for five hours earlier Tuesday to focus on budgets, financials and sales.
Dominique Wilkins always played in the shadow of Michael Jordan.
Dominique was labeled selfish, a ball hog, which I think kind of casted a shadow on him as one of the "greatest players in the history of the NBA".
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 Basketball Digest: Dominique Wilkins: two of the game's greatest scorers faced off in a Game 7 for the ages - The Game ...
DOMINIQUE WILKINS IS SYNONYMOUS with the Atlanta Hawks, so much so that president Stan Kasten has called him "the very symbol of our franchise." So it seems perfect that the Hawks brought Wilkins back into the fold last season.
As his No. 21 jersey was hoisted to the rafters of Philips Arena, the fans roared in reverence and Wilkins choked up with emotion.
Wilkins' brother, Gerald, former Hawks teammate Spud Webb, and former coaches Mike Fratello and Kevin Loughery stood by Dominique's side.
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 WireImage: Listings
Dominique Wilkins and his daughter, Alexandra at the Dominique Wilkins Foundation and Big...
Dominique Wilkins and his daughter, Danielle at the Dominique Wilkins Foundation and Big...
Dominique Wilkins and his two daughters; L-R: Danielle, Dominique and Alexandra at the...
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 Damien Wilkins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilkins on a fast break against the Milwaukee Bucks
Damien Lamont Wilkins (born January 11, 1980 in Washington, North Carolina) is an NBA basketball player for the Seattle SuperSonics.
He is the son of former 13-year NBA veteran Gerald Wilkins and nephew of nine-time NBA All-star Dominique Wilkins.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Damien_Wilkins   (84 words)

  
 Jet: Dominique Wilkins highest-paid in Europe, but would rather play in NBA - Wilkins signs two-year, $3.9 million ...
Pro basketball veteran Dominique Wilkins once dominated in the NBA, then he took his skills overseas.
A-1 league, Wilkins signed a two-year, $3.9 million deal--$1.8 million this season with a $2.1 million option for 1998, the Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported.
Playing for the NBA minimum salary of $247,500 last season, Wilkins provided the dismal San Antonio Spurs with an 18.2 point average.
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 Dominique Wilkins
A Hawk soars higher: Dominique Wilkins of Atlanta is having the best year of his long career.
Dunks for the memories: Atlanta's Lord of the Sky.
Dominique Wilkins highest-paid in Europe, but would rather play in NBA.
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 eBay - dominique wilkins ..., Cards, Autographs-Original items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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 SLAM DUNK CONTEST   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A lot of people thought that Dominique should have won, but it was Michael Jordan who won (probably) the best slam dunk contest.
Finally Dominique Wilkins decided to participate in the contest, and won it.
Kenny Smith was the surprise and a good finalist with a great dunk, but the classic movement of Dominique made him champion again.
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 Dominique Wilkins 1988 SIX-FOOT SLAM Atlanta Hawks poster - Starline Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dominique Wilkins 1988 SIX-FOOT SLAM Atlanta Hawks poster - Starline Inc.
From the same Slam-Dunk contest as the photo from Dominique Wilkins "All-Star Dunk" and Michael Jordan "MVP", this poster features Dominique's reverse-slam in a nearly life-sized representation!
This poster is significant not only because it is such a fantastic photo and such a large size, but because it is one of Costacos Brothers' first officially licensed posters.
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 Dominique Wilkins - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Dominique Wilkins "Dunking" Double Matted 8" x 10" Photograph in Black Anodized Al...
This fully licensed 8'x10' color photograph is printed from an original negative, custom cropped on high gloss photographic paper, mounted in an acid free double matte featuring...
Dominique Wilkins was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in 1982.
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 Dominique Wilkins SIGNATURE Poster - Atlanta Hawks - Marketcom/Sports Illustrated 1989   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dominique Wilkins SIGNATURE Poster - Atlanta Hawks - Marketcom/Sports Illustrated 1989
Dominique Wilkins "Signature" - Marketcom/S.I. The Human Highlight Reel, in all his glory!
This awesome poster, from the 1980s prime of his career, features the great Dominique Wilkins taking the ball up court for his Atlanta Hawks.
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 Dominique Wilkins 1988 ALL-STAR SLAM DUNK Atlanta Hawks poster - Starline Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dominique Wilkins 1988 ALL-STAR SLAM DUNK Atlanta Hawks poster - Starline Inc.
Everyone has seen the picture of Michael Jordan at the 1988 All-Star Slam-Dunk contest (see Michael Jordan "MVP"), but MJ was not the only amazing athlete in that contest.
Dominique Wilkins was in the prime of his career with the Atlanta Hawks, and was runner-up in that contest with this spectacular slam.
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