Dominique Wilkins: The Mindset That Made the Human Highlight Film

About this episode

Before Dominique Wilkins became the "Human Highlight Film," an NBA Hall of Famer, and one of the most electrifying scorers in basketball history, he was a 16-year-old kid who left home with a Greyhound ticket and a belief that there was something greater ahead. In this episode of Unblinded with Sean Callagy, Dominique shares the story behind the legend. Growing up in Baltimore, Dominique didn't even begin playing organized basketball until the 10th grade. At 16, determined to escape a difficult environment, he left home for North Carolina. The day after stepping off the bus, he was discovered playing basketball on a playground. That chance encounter helped launch an extraordinary journey. But success didn't eliminate adversity. Dominique discusses receiving death threats and having a cross burned in his yard after choosing Georgia for college, being passed over as a first-ballot Hall of Famer, battling some of the greatest players in NBA history, and learning to turn every obstacle into fuel. He also takes Sean inside the NBA's golden era, including his unforgettable battles with Larry Bird and the mindset required to compete night after night against Hall of Famers. Through