Quick Info
| Profession | Retired professional basketball player; Vice President of Basketball Operations, Atlanta Hawks |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Dominique Wilkins
28/10/2026
Alabama State University named Dominique Wilkins as general manager of its men's basketball program, a newly created position. He will work on fundraising, donor relationships, roster planning, player development, and name, image and likeness partnerships. The university announced the appointment at its annual Basketball Tipoff Reception.
25/09/2026
The Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network confirmed their 2026-27 broadcast team, with Wilkins returning as a game analyst alongside play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun. He also continues as the Hawks' Vice President of Basketball and Special Advisor to the CEO.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jacques Dominique Wilkins is a retired American professional basketball player who spent most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. Known as the Human Highlight Film, he was a nine-time NBA All-Star, won two NBA Slam Dunk Contests, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He later joined the Hawks' front office and remains a television game analyst for the team. |
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| Nickname | The Human Highlight Film |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Forward |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Washington High School, Washington, North Carolina |
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| College | University of Georgia, where he played college basketball from 1979 |
Personal Life
| Birth Details | Born in Paris while his father was stationed there with the U.S. Air Force, and later moved to Washington, North Carolina |
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Family
| Brother | Gerald Wilkins |
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| Nephew | Damien Wilkins |
| Stepson | Isaiah Wilkins |
| Son | Jacob Wilkins |
Career
| Draft | Selected third overall by the Utah Jazz in the 1982 NBA Draft, then traded to the Atlanta Hawks months later | ||||
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| Atlanta Hawks | Played primarily for the Hawks from 1982 to 1994; later became the franchise's Vice President of Basketball, a role held since 2004 | ||||
| Boston Celtics | Signed with the Celtics as a free agent after the 1993-94 season | ||||
| Los Angeles Clippers | Traded to the Clippers in 1994 | ||||
| Overseas | Played four years in European leagues, winning a championship while playing in Greece | ||||
| Orlando Magic | Spent one season with the Magic before finishing his career in 1999 | ||||
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| Hawks Broadcasting | Game analyst on Atlanta Hawks telecasts, entering his 19th season in that role for 2026-27 | ||||
| Alabama State University | Appointed general manager of the men's basketball program in October 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His University of Georgia number 21 was retired in 1991, the first retired jersey in the school's men's basketball history. | |
| 2. A statue of him stands outside the Atlanta arena, and a downtown Atlanta drive was renamed Dominique Wilkins Lane. | |
| 3. He had a role as an actor in the television series Billions. |
