Dominique Wilkins quotes

Dominique Wilkins is a French-American former professional basketball player, widely considered one of the NBA’s greatest dunkers. His electrifying athleticism and scoring ability earned him the nickname "The Human Highlight Film." He has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and is celebrated for his contributions to the sport. Here are 15 of his quotes:

I used slam dunking as a tool for intimidation.

Dominique Wilkins

But I think role models also start in the home with your parents.

Dominique Wilkins

I was an all-around player - if I was just a scorer, there's no way the Hawks would have won 50 games four years in a row.

Dominique Wilkins

As long as they are medicated the right way with the asthma medicine they won't have any problems.

Dominique Wilkins

I think it goes hand in hand because if you discipline yourself on the floor, as you become an older player or a more seasoned individual, it adds structure in your life.

Dominique Wilkins

I only dunked maybe twice a game on average.

Dominique Wilkins

People came to the All-Star Game to see the dunk contest.

Dominique Wilkins

Like I said, when you have to play against a great player every night, that defines who you are if you can compete on that same level night in and night out.

Dominique Wilkins

Asthma research is a lot better and new medicines are always coming out to help young people.

Dominique Wilkins

Nate Robinson has a lot of jumping ability, but I don't see Josh losing.

Dominique Wilkins

Charles and I go back since college. None of us thought this would happen, we just wanted to play basketball. This is the highest honor that can ever be paid, and it's mind-blowing.

Dominique Wilkins

The 50 greatest players don't matter when you're in the Hall of Fame. We all know that I was not one of the 50 greatest, I was one of the 25 greatest - in my mind.

Dominique Wilkins

I wouldn't say there is one guy that I would say patterns himself after me.

Dominique Wilkins