Dominique Wilkins fondly remembers J. Michael Gearon Sr.
Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins shared his thoughts on former Atlanta Hawks owner, general manager and president J. Michael Gearon Sr., who died last month after brain herniation. He was 87.
"Michael Gearon Sr. was like a father to me and took care of me in every way," said Wilkins, who is now the vice president of basketball for the Hawks. "He and Hank Aaron convinced Ted Turner to trade for me and bring me to the Hawks