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Wilkins graduated from Cass High School.
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Eddie Wilkins
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A 6"10" forward/center from Gardner-Webb University, Wilkins played in 6 National Basketball Association seasons. He played for the Knicks (1984-1985, 1986-1987, 1988-1991) and Philadelphia 76ers (1992-1993). In his National Basketball Association career, Wilkins played in 322 games and scored a total of 1,534 points.
Often backing up Patrick Ewing (who joined the team in 1985-1986, Wilkins would only start in 29 of the 296 contests he played for the Knickerbockers.
When Pat Riley came to New York, Wilkins was released. He went to Italy for one season (1991-1992, joining Ranger Varese), before returning to the National Basketball Association the next season, signing a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Towards the end of the 1992-1993 season, on April 15, 1993, the Sixers were playing the Orlando Magic, who were led by rookie Shaquille O"Neal. On a rebound attempt, Wilkins and O"Neal collided and became entangled.
Wilkins tore his achilles tendon, missing the remainder of the season.
His career was effectively ended. In 1989, he established the Eddie Lee Wilkins Foundation, which later became the Eddie Lee Wilkins Youth Association. With the help of program director David Archer, Junior., Wilkins and the association began providing athletic and social intervention activities for youth in the Cartersville and North Georgia area.
Wilkins currently runs a youth basketball league in Smyrna, Georgia for youth boys ages 4 – 6.
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On November 15, 1990, he had one of his best games as a pro when he scored 20 points in 20 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers as a member of the New York Knicks.
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Born
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Died
1986 (aged 23) -
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United States