Dominique Wilkins might be 61 years old now, but one can say the Atlanta Hawks legend is still “The Human Highlight Film.”
Wilkins earned said nickname with his acrobatic mid-air exploits, leaving fans in awe of his athleticism and pure talent to put the basketball in the rim. While he has lost much of his athleticism with old age, he can still put out some “highlights” for Hawks supporters and basketball fans to enjoy.
In a recent video making the rounds on social media, Wilkins showed he can still dunk and rock the rim:
Age ain't nothing but a number for the Human Highlight Film 🔥
(via @DWilkins21)pic.twitter.com/DW4kF89Ar0
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 27, 2021
As mentioned, Dominique Wilkins is already over 60 years old. Moreover, he last played in the NBA during the 1998-99 season with the Orlando Magic, meaning he hasn't played competitive basketball in over 20 years.
While it is certain he has continued practicing and working out from time to time after his retirement, it doesn't erase the fact that what he did is impressive. After all, how many 60-year-olds do you know who can dunk the ball with still some force? Granted he's 6-foot-8, but his jump certainly didn't show any signs of weakness.
Wilkins played for the Hawks from 1982 to 1994, spending 11 and half seasons with the franchise before he was traded midway through the 1993-94 campaign. He was a nine-time All-Star, all accomplished during his time in Atlanta.
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