DOMINIQUEWILKINS
ATLANTA HAWKSDominique Wilkins — NBA scoring champion, 9× All-Star, 2× Slam Dunk champion, "The Human Highlight Film." Career stats, bio and legacy of one of the most electrifying scorers in NBA history.
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Dominique Wilkins biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
They called him "The Human Highlight Film" for a reason — Dominique Wilkins's aerial dunk battles, especially against Michael Jordan, remain some of the most replayed moments in NBA history. Born January 12, 1960, in Paris, France, while his father was stationed there in the U.S. Air Force. Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm).
He starred at Georgia (1979–1982), earning SEC Player of the Year in 1981. Drafted 3rd overall by the Utah Jazz in 1982 and immediately traded to the Atlanta Hawks — a deal now considered one of the most lopsided in league history — he spent 12 seasons as the face of the franchise before later playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, and San Antonio Spurs, with stints in Greece and Italy along the way.
Wilkins won the NBA scoring title in 1986 at 30.3 points per game and twice won the Slam Dunk Contest. A nine-time NBA All-Star, he made the All-NBA Team seven times, scoring 20-plus points per game in 11 consecutive seasons despite an Achilles tear in 1992 that threatened to end his career.
Career totals: 26,668 points (24.8 ppg), 7,169 rebounds (6.7 rpg), 2.5 assists per game over 1,074 games and 15 seasons.
His No. 21 was retired by the Atlanta Hawks. Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Dominique Wilkins quick facts — Height 6'8. 24.8 PPG career average.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Dominique Wilkins awards and honors — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections and Hall of Fame recognition.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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Dominique Wilkins career statistics summary — 24.8 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Dominique Wilkins career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Dominique Wilkins advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Dominique Wilkins playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Dominique Wilkins All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Dominique Wilkins NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Dominique Wilkins — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Dominique Wilkins averaged 24.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game in the regular season.
Dominique Wilkins salary history — Career salary $23,687,500.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Players similar to Dominique Wilkins — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
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