On this day in 1994, Hall of Fame small forward Dominique Wilkins signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency.
The Human Highlight Film — as Wilkins had come to be called for his frequent, flashy dunks — went on to win a gold medal in the 1994 World Championship of Basketball with the so-called “Dream Team 2” before joining the team in the fall.
Wilkins would play but one season with the Celtics, putting up a very respectable 17.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in his age 35 season, displaying an exceptionally rare high level longevity.
After the season was over, Wilkins would head overseas to play for Greek club Panathinaikos, with whom he would win a EuroLeague championship.