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Dominique Wilkins is a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, business executive, and current Vice President of Basketball for the Atlanta Hawks. Known as “The Human Highlight Film,” the 9-time NBA All-Star is a 25,000+ point scorer celebrated globally for his explosive, high-flying style of play.
Born in Paris, France, Wilkins grew up in the United States and became a college basketball standout at the University of Georgia. Drafted third overall in the 1982 NBA Draft, he went on to build a legendary 15-year NBA career—playing the majority of his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks. During his prime, he won two NBA Slam Dunk titles (1985, 1990) and an NBA scoring title (1986).
Beyond his athletic achievements, Wilkins is a prominent businessman, motivational speaker, and advocate for health awareness. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he travels globally to educate the public on living healthy with the condition. He currently balances his corporate speaking career with his executive duties for the Hawks and community leadership roles, including serving as Board Chairman for KultureCity.
The featured Team USA 8 x 10 photo has been signed by NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins in blue. Wilkins represented Team USA at the 1994 FIBA World Championship in Toronto, serving as a veteran leader and co-captain for “Dream Team II”. He wore number 12 and led the undefeated squad to a gold medal, dominating the tournament by an average margin of nearly 38 points per game. The autograph includes an official Wilder Side of Sports serially numbered hologram for authenticity purposes.
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