Dominique Wilkins, one of the best dunkers of all time, sees much of himself in Jaylen Brown, the All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics. Not only do both players have ties with the city of Atlanta, but Wilkins thinks that they share similar skill sets on the court.
Brown was born in Georgia, a city in Atlanta, just like Wilkins, and the two share a fearless playing style that prioritizes physicality and strength. Wilkins admires Brown’s ability to play with no fear and bulldoze through his opponents.
Wilkins played for the Atlanta Hawks during his prime years, averaging 26.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He led the Hawks to multiple Playoff appearances and was one of the best dunkers in the league. His athleticism and physical strength earned him the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.”
Will Jaylen Brown be able to reach Wilkins’ heights?
Brown shares Wilkins’ love for physicality and strength, using his own physical attributes to battle against larger and stronger opponents. Wilkins believes Brown will continue developing and reaching his full potential in the coming years.
Brown has already proven himself to be one of the best players in the league, earning two All-Star selections in just his seventh year. He was picked 3rd overall in the 2016 NBA Draft and has lived up to the hype surrounding him.
This season, he averages 26.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, co-leading the Celtics alongside Jayson Tatum. However, Wilkins believes that Brown has only scratched the surface of his potential and will continue to develop into one of the best players in the game.
Wilkins has been a fan of Brown’s since he was a young man playing in Atlanta. He has watched Brown grow and become the player he is today, admiring his growth and dedication to the game. Wilkins believes that Brown has what it takes to be one of the best players in the league and sees a lot of himself in Brown’s fearless playing style.
One of Brown’s biggest strengths is his physicality. He has used his size and strength to his advantage, making him a tough opponent to face on the court. Brown’s physicality has allowed him to bulldoze through his opponents and make plays that other players might not be able to make.
Wilkins sees a lot of himself in Brown’s physicality and believes that it will continue to be one of Brown’s biggest strengths as he develops as a player.
