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2. Dominique Wilkins

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Seriously, if this was specifically just for the accomplishments of the Hawks while in Atlanta, Dominique would have been a lock for the number one slot…though is being behind Bob Pettit an insult in any capacity?

Dominique WAS the Atlanta Hawks for years, and how could he not be? 

Wilkins and his dunks were pure entertainment, and his scoring acumen was pure NBA highlight footage.  Wilkins would win the scoring title in 1986 and was a nine-time All-Star, who entered the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.  The Hawks also retired his number 21 in 2001.

It is safe to say that for a decade, the first thought that came to mind for many was Dominique Wilkins, and for many, it still is!  

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 3rd Overall 6/29/82.
  • Departed: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers with the 1994 1st Round Pick (Which would be Greg Minor) for Danny Manning 2/24/94.
  • Games Played: 882
  • Per Game Averages: 36.9 MP
    .480 eFG%
    .813 FT%
    26.4 PTS
    6.9 RB
    2.6 AST
    1.4 STL
    0.7 BLK

    51 Playoff Games
    36.6 MP
    .437 eFG%
    .822 FT%
    26.4 PTS
    6.5 RB
    2.6 AST
    1.4 STL
    0.6 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 21.6 PER
    .539 TS%
    39.9 VORP
    107.4 WS

    51 Playoff Games
    18.7 PER
    .507 TS%
    2.2 VORP
    3.1 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-NBA (1985-86)
    Second Team All-NBA (1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91 & 1992-93)
    Third Team All-NBA (1988-89 & 1993-94)
    All-Star (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 & 1994)
    Most Field Goal Attempts (1984-85 & 1985-86)
    Most 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (1984-85)
    Most Points per Game (1985-86)
    Highest Usage Percentage (1985-96 & 1987-88)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    2nd in 1986, 5th in 1987, 6th in 1988, 8th in 1991 & 5th in 1993
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