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Wilkes Defined Smooth Play

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Jamaal Wilkes was a gift to the game of basketball. He arrived as a finished product; no assembly required. If we know one thing about his Hall of Fame induction Sept. 7, it's that a quiet dignity will prevail, a shining reflection of his career.

The numbers eloquently state his case: three-time NBA All-Star, member of four championship teams, career 50 percent shooter, 17.7 points per game scoring average, Rookie of the Year as a member of the Warriors' 1975 championship team, not to mention two Read Full Article »

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