Do you think the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23? Nov 21, 2009
Richardson grew up idolizing Dominique Wilkins and got handed No. 23 without request at Michigan State because his high school No. 32 was retired for Greg Kelser. "It is somewhat good to honor Mike," Richardson said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Whaddya know? Nov 18, 2009
Dominique Wilkins needs to trade places with The Stinger. BONE. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trials of a sports prodigy Nov 17, 2009
Dominique Wilkins: There are NBA players who don't have form like 9-year-old ... "That form is great. There's some guys in the NBA who don't have form like that," said ex-Atlanta Hawk and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins after he and the youngster met at Philips Arena's practice court for a friendly three-point shooting contest from the NBA arc. (CNN)
Williams, Gossage honored at ALS benefit Nov 13, 2009
NEW YORK -- Yankees legends Bernie Williams and Goose Gossage joined the New York Jets' all-time rushing leader, Curtis Martin, and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as honorees at the 15th annual Lou Gehrig Sports Award Benefit on Thursday night. The event was put on by the ALS Association's Greater New York Chapter, which raised $700,000 toward the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Last-minute moves in the Atlanta mayors race Oct 31, 2009
The Mary Norwood campaign, in an apparent attempt to shore up her African-American support, this evening is hitting Atlanta voters with a robocall from Dominique Wilkins, the former Hawk star. This is from the script. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Notebook: Fox coaches media in practice session Oct 21, 2009
"She wanted Dominique Wilkins' number, so we gave her No. 21. I guess she thought she had to play like Dominique.". Thompkins says he's in great shape. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hawks' Hunter making an impression Oct 3, 2009
" Hawks assistant headed to hall Hawks legend and vice president of basketball Dominique Wilkins won't be the only member of the staff in a Hall of Fame this time next week. Assistant coach Jim Todd is set to be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 9 in Rhode Island. Todd played and coached at Fitchburg State in Massachusetts, where he's already in the school's athletic Hall of Fame. He's also in the Hall of Fame at Salem State, just north of Boston, where he also... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PaulForresterInside The NBA Surrounded by superstars, Celtic Rajon Rondo is making his mark. Sep 23, 2009
Rajon Rondokeepsbrash approach on Celtics' star-filled roster - Paul Forrester - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday September 22, 2009 12:23PM; Updated: Tuesday September 22, 2009 3:45PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
ChrisBallardOn Sports What Ricky Rubio's decision says about the NBA's global stature. Sep 4, 2009
So Danny Ferry decamped for Italy in 1989 (looking for leverage) and Brian Shaw went from the Celtics to the Il Messaggero Roma (again, leverage + $$$) and an aging Dominique Wilkins tried to recapture his former glory in Greece (for the job, and a starting gig). Just this week, news "broke" that Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf -- perhaps you remember him as Chris Jackson from LSU -- will be playing this season for an expansion team in Japan, the Kyoto Hannaryz. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
For or Against a New Arena? Aug 29, 2009
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dominique Wilkins to name a few. In the end, if Kentucky closes Rupp down and opens a new facility, there will be many advantages to go along with the disadvantages. (BigBlueNation.com)
Dominique Wilkins Scores Big for Diabetes in Fayette County Aug 23, 2009
Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominique Wilkins, NBA Hall-of-Famer and advocate for healthier living, visited Towne Club today to create awareness of the fact that seniors at risk for diabetes can get a free diabetes screening test in their health care provider's office ... The day started at the Raising Star Middle School where Dominique Wilkins helped "tip off" registration for the Peachtree City Youth Basketball Association and along with Senator Chance discussed the importance of children forming... (PR Newswire)
Spurred into action Aug 16, 2009
With three years left on his contract, he has already logged more time than Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, and Dominique Wilkins. Garnett would have reached 40,000 a while ago if he had (a) stayed in Minnesota, where he played major minutes or (b) not been injured in each of his two seasons with the Celtics. (Boston Globe)
WILP names 9 new Hall members Aug 10, 2009
He recruited players such as Dave Cowens and, while at the University of Georgia, Dominique Wilkins. Tickets for the banquet are $25 and can be purchased from any member of the WILP board of directors. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Radio & TV Talk Jul 15, 2009
Confirmed celebrity guests include: Angie Stone (R&B Recording Artist), Dominique Wilkins (Retired NBA Player), Asher Allen (NFL Player), Bryan Michael Cox (Producer), Carlos Emmons (NFL Player), Chauncey Davis (Atlanta Falcons), Craig Sager (Turner Sports Personality), DeAngelo Hall (NFL Player), Demetria Mckinney(House of Payne), Dennis Scott (Retired NBA Player/Atlanta Hawks Radio Analyst), Derek Morris (Detroit Lions), DJ Shockley (Atlanta Falcons), Philip Wheeler. 3:34 pm July 9, 2009, by... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
THRILL LIST: Ten all-time players who regularly set hearts racing Jul 10, 2009
Julius Erving, Michael Jordan top pro basketball thrill list - Jack McCallum - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 9, 2009 10:59AM; Updated: Thursday July 9, 2009 1:17PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
My Own Worst Enemy Jul 8, 2009
Don't forget, though, that even Dominique Wilkins -- after taking his dunking and scoring overseas for a couple of seasons -- eventually accepted diminished roles in Boston, San Antonio and Orlando near the end route to Springfield. Iverson, on the other hand, could end up like Madonna headlining on the casinos circuit because she wouldn't sing backup for Beyonce. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jeff Schultz Jun 25, 2009
Am I the only one still not over the trading of Dominique Wilkins AND a draft pick for Danny Manning. Both guys were free agents at the end of that season, which basically means the Hawks just threw the Suns a draft pick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Audience-participation time! Submit questions for Rick Sund! May 20, 2009
Why doesn t Dominique Wilkins have a bigger role with the team than he does. Scott Avant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sonics’ Wilkins excited about ‘Fun Day’ (32) May 17, 2009
Wilkins wants to end up where his uncle, Dominique Wilkins, is after his playing days are finished. Dominique, a former Washington Pam Pack star who went on to NBA greatness, was inducted this year into the NBA Hall of Fame. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Dominique Wilkins gets the ‘ultimate’ call (32) May 17, 2009
Dominique Wilkins gets the ultimate call ... Published: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:08 PM EDT Dominique Wilkins should have been a slam dunk choice to make the Hall of Fame. (Washington Daily News, NC)
A weekend to remember for Wilkins (33) May 17, 2009
That s what Saturday was like for new Hall of Fame member Dominique Wilkins. It came with plenty of assurance that he s still a fan favorite no matter where he goes. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Best/Worst Owners May 13, 2009
Marquee players have come and gone -- including Danny Manning, Dominique Wilkins, Lamar Odom, Elton Brand and Baron Davis -- and none has been able to turn around the losing tradition. Though they've achieved some level of stability in the past few years -- notoriously cheap Sterling has cracked his checkbook a tiny bit, and Mike Dunleavy is now the longest-tenured coach in franchise history -- the team is mired in its old losing ways, eclipsing 60 losses for the eighth time under Sterling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Games 3 and 4 of Hawks-Cavs nearly sold out May 6, 2009
NBA PLAYOFFS: ATLANTA VS. CLEVELAND. Only a few hundred seats remain for the Saturday, Monday games at Philips Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bradley’s Buzz: The Hawks win a series, and people notice! May 5, 2009
Bradley's Buzz: The Hawks win a series, and people notice. Bradley s Buzz: The Hawks win a series, and people notice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More A-Rod Fallout May 2, 2009
Dominique Wilkins, "the Human Highlight Film," can no longer grab rim. Fernando Valenzuela's screwball travels, oh, 50 mph. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Former reporter recalls fascinating array of stories, people Apr 29, 2009
I remember missing few Washington High School basketball games in those years when Alvis Rogers and Dominique Wilkins were playing. I m sure I ve never seen a better high school team. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Don’t look for D-Wade to d-rail the Hawks in Round 1 Apr 15, 2009
So does the Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. (See homemade video above. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Opinion: Ovechkin last challenge? Lifting Cup Apr 13, 2009
Take away the titles from Bird, MJ and Magic and theyd fall into the same category as Dominique Wilkins, a superior player who never sipped championship nectar. Thats the nature of the beast. (MSNBC -- Sports)
April’s Fools Apr 6, 2009
I ve been a fan of this team since the glory days of John Drew, Dan Roundfield, and Tree Rollins to Dominique Wilkins, Doc Rivers, and Kevin Willis. I have never seen a team with such a Jekyll/Hyde personality as this one and if we don t wake up these last few games we will be one and done in the playoffs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jordan thrived on intense drive Apr 6, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Charlie Coley, III Apr 2, 2009
Hometown:Lake Worth, FL. Last College:Dodge C.C. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
So why not Tubby, and what’s taking so long to call him? Apr 2, 2009
As an April fools joke, Augusta radio guy Ashley Brown was reporting Dominique Wilkins had accepted the job. Did Dominique ever earn a college degree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bradley takes slam dunk contest Apr 1, 2009
Former NBA star Dominique Wilkins, NFL stars Ed Reed, Shawne Merriman and Steve Smith as well as Grammy-Award winning singer Jon Secada were among the judges in the dunk contest. Kelly, a 6-foot-10 shooter from Raleigh, N.C. who is headed to Duke, defeated Tommy Mason-Griffin 20-18 in the finals. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Chipper's legacy as Brave cemented Apr 1, 2009
Neither did Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Barry Bonds, Dominique Wilkins or Shaquille O Neal. I think some players don t understand that they aren t worth as much as they think at the end of their careers or they keep playing past the point of sanity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Moore: Still not on Boston's level Mar 28, 2009
Inspired Hawks still less than splendid Celtics. 10:33 pm March 27, 2009, by Terence Moore. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bradley’s Buzz: Shirtless football coaches wild on video! Mar 10, 2009
Actually, Dominique Wilkins left in 1982. And next season Georgia made the Final Four without him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Capital Classic Calls Brooks Mar 6, 2009
NBA greats that have also played in the game include Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson and Dominique Wilkins, as well as current stars , and. I was really close to getting into the Jordan game, and that didnt go through, and I got nominated for the McDonalds game, and that fell through too. (IrishEyes.com)
Stop the presses! Old curmudgeon likes the Atlanta Hawks! Mar 5, 2009
I nitpicked the Dominique Wilkins teams because they lacked a shooter; I was dubious about the Lenny Wilkens teams because Mookie Blaylock shot too much. But these Hawks have grown on me in a way none of their predecessors did. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Washington’s Smith recalls winning ‘Golden’ opportunity Feb 20, 2009
Before there was a 56-game winning streak, back-to-back state titles and a player named Dominique Wilkins, Washington legend Dave Smith coached a small crew called the Golden Tide. It was only one season, and Smith had one only one chance, but he made the most of it and he did it with his players. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Wilkins' take on Hawks Feb 18, 2009
Dominique Wilkins thought, and then he thought some more. Instead of answering, he preferred to dribble out the clock, but just before the buzzer, he took a shot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The NBA's stars continue to stay away from the dunk contest, taking away from a former headlining event Feb 14, 2009
"Dwight brought the dunk contest back," said former Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins, who won the dunk championship in 1985 and 1990. "There's no question about it. The one behind the backboard and the Superman thing was creative.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Feb 14, 2009
Dominique Wilkins was more than just the Human Highlight Film - Steve Aschburner - SI.com ... Nary a day goes by that someone Dominique Wilkins doesn't know, someone he's never met before, tells him how much the former Atlanta Hawk's dunks meant to him as a basketball fan or, at least, thrilled him as a television viewer ... Wilkins was inducted in 2006, his second year of eligibility rather than his first, and believes the "dunker'' label made him wait. By the way, his bio on the Hall's Web... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
DJ in Hall OK with Wilkins Feb 14, 2009
There are several shoo-ins, such as Michael Jordan, David Robinson, and John Stockton, but count 2006 enshrinee Dominique Wilkins among those supporting Johnson's candidacy. "He's a Hall of Famer, through and through," said Wilkins. (Boston Globe)
Durant scores record 46 as sophomores beat rookies Feb 14, 2009
Dan Majerle's jumper gave the West a 57-54 lead with 1:33 left, but Fox nailed a jumper with under a minute remaining and a layup from Dominique Wilkins gave the East the lead for good with 26. 1 seconds to go. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Suns' exec had slam-dunk vision Feb 13, 2009
Dominique Wilkins' follow-up act in 1985 brought more momentum for All-Star Saturday, and Welts aimed to expand it further by including a 3-point shooting contest. The league had tested that event in the CBA, but it went miserably. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sponsors finalize All-Star plans Feb 11, 2009
McDonald s will have Dominique Wilkins visit local franchises. will stage a contest to see which police or fire safety officers can tow a plane farther; will continue its new G branding rollout from the Super Bowl; and , the league s newest sponsor, has branding wrapped around Phoenix Metro light rail cars, branding on in-arena laptops and sponsors a digital playground at Jam Session. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Majerle & Me Feb 9, 2009
Hoops legends like Dominique Wilkins and Rick Barry will serve as celebrity sous chefs and Suns forward-turned-jazz-recording-artist Wayman Tisdale will perform. For details and tickets: nba-caresandcooks. (AZCentral -- Sports)
No showman: Pierce adopts team concept Feb 7, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Asthma afflicts Chandler, Armstrong Feb 7, 2009
Former NBA players Dominique Wilkins and Dennis Rodman played with asthma, so did former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and former Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk. Chandler said he did not know he had asthma until 2004, when he played for Chicago and began to frequently have a hard time catching his breath between workouts during training camp. (Nola.com -- Sports)
