Feb 15, 1987; Portland, OR, USA: FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Hawks forward Dominque Wilkins (21) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images Imagn Images

Atlanta Hawks Legend Dominique Wilkins Reacts To Michael Jordan NBA News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 29, 2025 1:42 PM ET

Michael Jordan remains the greatest basketball player of all time to a lot of fans.

Earlier this month, the news of Jordan joining the NBA on NBC (as a contributor) went viral.

Via NBA on NBC and Peacock: "A legendary addition to our team!

We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock."

A legendary addition to our team!

We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com/Pjsq8tokfi
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 12, 2025

Recently, Atlanta Hawks legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Dominique Wilkins was asked for his thoughts on the news (via Kyle Odegard of Esports Insider, h/t Awful Announcing and HoopsHype).

Via Odegard: "I asked NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins what he thought of close friend Michael Jordan joining NBA on NBC.

"I was shocked. And I know this: if Jordan is doing this, it’s got to be a huge payday. Huge.""

I asked NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins what he thought of close friend Michael Jordan joining NBA on NBC.

"I was shocked. And I know this: if Jordan is doing this, it’s got to be a huge payday. Huge."
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) May 28, 2025

Wilkins and Jordan were longtime competitors.

They faced off against each other 48 times over their legendary careers.

Jordan had the 30-18 advantage in those matchups.

Via NBA History: "On this day in 1988... Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins had a dunk-contest duel for the ages!"

On this day in 1988... Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins had a dunk-contest duel for the ages! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/1iR7mCXe7i
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 7, 2022

Wilkins is most known for his time with the Hawks where he made nine NBA All-Star Games.

While he never won a title, he was among the most exciting guards of all time.

Via The Atlanta Hawks: " , :

9x NBA All-Star
1986 NBA Scoring Champ
2x NBA Slam Dunk Champ"

, :

▪️ 9x NBA All-Star
▪️ 1986 NBA Scoring Champ
▪️ 2x NBA Slam Dunk Champ#Forever404 x @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/x8Bo0MavNe
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 12, 2022

As for Jordan, the NBA legend won six titles with the Chicago Bulls.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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