22. Dominique Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins is one of the most exciting NBA personalities and athletes the game has ever seen. Wilkins was originally drafted by the Utah Jazz third overall out of the University of Georgia in the 1982 NBA Draft but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He spent the majority of his career with the Hawks before bouncing around the league and European leagues before retiring as a member of the Orlando Magic in 1999. During his stint in the NBA, Wilkins earned nine NBA All-Star honors and two NBA Slam Dunk Championships.

Wilkins was known for his high flying ability and was chosen to enter the NBA Slam Dunk Contest a total of four times. The first time in 1985, Wilkins defeated Michael Jordan in an amazing contest of athleticism and dunking ability. The following year, Wilkins was beaten by then-teammate Spud Webb. In 1988, Wilkins and Jordan had a rematch in which Jordan took home the trophy and in 1990, Wilkins participated in his final dunk contest beating Kenny Smith in the finals.

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