While most players living in North Carolina would gravitate toward North Carolina, NC State or Duke for college basketball, Dominique Wilkins chose a different path by playing for Georgia. This decision, however, was met with significant backlash and consequences that shaped his perspective.
In the aftermath of his decision, Wilkins faced a series of distressing incidents that highlighted the racial tensions of the era. The most harrowing was the appearance of a burning cross in his front yard. At just 18 years old, Wilkins was confronted with this terrifying symbol of hate.
Buy Celtics TicketsTo hear how his initial confusion and fear gradually gave way to anger and determination, check out the clip embedded below of a recent interview the Human Highlight Reel did with the folks behind the “Vlad TV” YouTube channel.
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