Dominique Wilkins is a legendary basketball player who is widely considered one of the greatest dunkers of all time. He was born in Paris, France, and moved to the United States when he was a young child. Wilkins was a star at the University of Georgia, where he was a two-time All-American and the SEC Player of the Year in 1981.

Wilkins was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 1982 NBA Draft, but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks shortly after. He quickly became a fan favorite in Atlanta, and was named to the All-Star team in his first season. Wilkins went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, averaging over 25 points per game for nine consecutive seasons. He was also a nine-time All-Star, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team three times.

Wilkins was known for his incredible athleticism and dunking ability, and was a two-time winner of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He was also an excellent rebounder and defender, and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1989. Wilkins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Wilkins played for the Hawks until 1994, when he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. He then played for the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic before retiring in 1999. Wilkins finished his career with 26,668 points, 7,169 rebounds, and 2,677 assists. He is still remembered as one of the greatest players of his era, and his legacy lives on in the NBA today.

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