Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks legend, Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins turns 59

25 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
25 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
25 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
25 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
25 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
20 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
25 years ago: The Hawks trade Dominique Wilkins
1 / 21
It's been nearly 25 years since the Hawks traded franchise great Dominique Wilkins to the Clippers. But Wilkins would later return to the franchise in a different capacity and is still beloved by fans and members of the franchise to this day. (AJC file photo/Curtis Compton)
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jan 12, 2019

Atlanta Hawks legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins celebrates his 59th birthday Jan. 12.

Wilkins’ 23,292 points are the most in Hawks’ franchise history and his career total of 26,668 lands 13th on the all-time scoring list.

Wilkins, nicknamed The Human Highlight Film, was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2006 and has had his statue outside of the franchise’s home facility (now State Farm Arena) since 2015.

About the Author

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
More Stories

Keep Reading

The Atlanta Hawks converted Keaton Wallace's two-way deal into a standard contract on Saturday and signed wing Caleb Houstan to a two-way deal. Wallace appeared in 31 games last year with five starts and had a triple-double last season. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Hawks convert two-way player, sign wing to open two-way spot

The Atlanta Hawks converted Keaton Wallace's two-way contract into a standard deal while signing wing Caleb Houstan to the open two-way spot on Saturday.

Hawks’ Risacher, Porzingis shine in exhibition finale against Rockets

Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzingis led the Hawks in their exhibition finale against the Rockets before Atlanta opens the season Wednesday against the Raptors.

Hawks could give starters a run in final exhibition game

The team has a Thursday game at home against the Rockets before their season opener in one week.

The Latest

The Atlanta Hawks converted Keaton Wallace's two-way deal into a standard contract on Saturday and signed wing Caleb Houstan to a two-way deal. Wallace appeared in 31 games last year with five starts and had a triple-double last season. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Hawks convert two-way player, sign wing to open two-way spot

Hawks’ Risacher, Porzingis shine in exhibition finale against Rockets

Hawks could give starters a run in final exhibition game

Featured

Known as a dogged investigator, Ashleigh Merchant made a name for herself in Cobb County’s tight-knit legal community by taking big swings. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Meet the lawyer who derailed Georgia’s prosecution of Donald Trump

Ashleigh Merchant was derided for digging into Fani Willis’ sex life. After the Fulton DA‘s ouster, she feels vindicated.

DeKalb’s seniors take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ rally

Among the protesters along Clairmont Road in DeKalb County was 102-year-old Suzanne Goodell, as well as dozens of residents from a nearby senior living community.

As dream matchup shapes up, Georgia Tech and Georgia are quite alike

Georgia and Georgia Tech are on parallel paths in a season that could end in the most consequential meeting between the rivals in 80 years.