Jamaal Wilkes
Jamaal Wilkes made a mark wherever he was. From Berkeley, California, Wilkes personified California basketball, at 6’6”, a deadly shooter, an all-star defender and a very reliable rebounder. At UCLA, he was a key player on the team’s record 88 game winning streak under legendary coach John Wooden. Wilkes had a smooth style that gave him the nickname “Silk”. Following his triumphant years with the Bruins, he was an immediate star in the NBA. A first round draft choice of the Warriors, he won Rookie of the Year honors and the first of four championships. As a Laker, Wilkes was an anchor of the Eighties Showtime team. A three-time all-star, whatever team he was on, he won. He was an exceptional outside shooter with an unorthodox shot, which Hall of Fame broadcaster Chick Hearn called “a 20-foot layup”. Hall of Fame Laker owner Jerry Buss said, of Wilkes, “A rare combination of selflessness and grace, Jamaal made the game look effortless.”
Enshrined
2012Born
May 02, 1953 Berkeley, CACollege
UCLAProfessional Career
Golden State Warriors LA Clippers LA LakersCareer Stats
ALL-AMERICAN