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Jamaal Abdul-Lateef (born Jackson Keith Wilkes; May 2, 1953), better known as Jamaal Wilkes, is an American former basketball player who was a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jamaal Wilkes was a small forward and power forward who played 12 seasons in the NBA from 1974 to 1985. He won four championships, one MVP, one ROY, and two All-Defensive awards with the Warriors and Lakers.
Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about Jamaal Wilkes, a four-time NBA champion and three-time All-Star who played for the Warriors and the Lakers. He was known for his smooth style, soft shot and defensive skills, and was part of the Showtime era.
Aug 21, 2023 · Jamaal Wilkes, chosen 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1974, quickly left his mark, becoming their second-highest scorer in his rookie season, contributing to their 1975 NBA championship win, and earning the Rookie of the Year accolade.
Sep 4, 2012 · Watch highlights from the Hall of Fame career of Jamaal Wilkes, a three-time All-Star and four-time NBA Champion.
Jamaal Wilkes played 12 seasons in the NBA, mostly for the Los Angeles Lakers, and won three championships. He averaged 17.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in his career.
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.
