Dominique Wilkins Quotes

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

— Dominique Wilkins

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 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

“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

“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

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

— Dominique Wilkins

“You are only as good as your team.”

— 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

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

— Dominique Wilkins

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

— Dominique Wilkins

“Michael was a rare breed. There's no question about that. He did things that a lot of players could never do, and still to this day players can't do those things, so the honors that he's had are definitely deserved.”

— 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 only dunked maybe twice a game on average.

— Dominique Wilkins

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

— Dominique Wilkins

“And I really believe that. Asthma is NOT a disability!”

— Dominique Wilkins

“I like the South because of the people. They are loyal. Once they love a team, they're fans forever.”

— Dominique Wilkins

“Bernard King is the only guy that ever scared the hell out of me.”

— Dominique Wilkins

“First off, do everything they can to give their kids the opportunities to play sports; asthma is not a deterrent to playing sports.”

— Dominique Wilkins

“Well, (Michael) Jordan was definitely one of the kings of the game. There's no question that he was one of the more dominant figures. If you look at the top ten players of all time, he was certainly one of the most dominant guys.”

— Dominique Wilkins

“I bleed and breathe Hawks. Even when I played for other teams I felt funny, because I was a Hawk.”

— Dominique Wilkins