Classic SI Photos of Dominique Wilkins

Before there was King James, The Black Mamba, and Durantula, there was The Human Highlight Film. Dominique Wilkins’ acrobatic moves and incredible slam-dunks merited his nickname. After two Slam Dunk titles, nine All-Star appearances, 26,668 career points, and 7,169 rebounds during his 15 seasons in the NBA, Nique was destined for the Hall of Fame. Here are 21 classic SI photos of No. 21, who turned 56 years old on Jan. 12, 2016.

Classic SI Photos of Dominique Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins

1981

Dominique Wilkins

1981

Dominique Wilkins

1981

Dominique Wilkins and Eric Marbury

1981

Dominique Wilkins

1981

Dominique Wilkins

1986 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

Dominique Wilkins and Larry Bird

1986

Dominique Wilkins

1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals

Dominique Wilkins

1988 Slam Dunk Contest

Dominique Wilkins

1990 Slam Dunk Contest

Dominique Wilkins and John Salley

1991 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

Dominique Wilkins and Bill Laimbeer

1991 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

Dominique Wilkins and Dennis Rodman

1991

Dominique Wilkins

1992

Dominique Wilkins and Dennis Scott

1995 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

Dominique Wilkins and Kevin Garnett

1997

Dominique and Gerald Wilkins

1999

Dominique Wilkins

2005

Dominique Wilkins

2005

Dominique Wilkins

2010

Dominique Wilkins and Chris Bosh

2014