Jamaal Wilkes' Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

[@als2697]

He should have been in the Hall long ago. The impact he had on every team he played on was tremendous. He was truly a quiet assassin. Congrats Jamaal.

[@Amick44]

There are guys like Wilkins, Iverson who filled the (scoring) stat sheet. And there are Jamaal, Cooper, Dennis Johnson, Scottie who could HAVE HAD higher stats, but were winners.

[@makanesissoko1684]

Respect for Jamaal Wilkes. A great player and great champion. ✅👍🥇🤝🏆

[@michaelcooper938]

From Keith to Jamaal but he will always be the NBA's Mr. "Silk" Wilkes. Congratulations!!

[@rik4369]

My most underrated Laker of all time. Nice to see he added a shout out to his Warrior team mates and coaches. I became a Laker fan after he joined them. Been a Laker fan every since but it all started with " Silk" and that crazy looking shoot!!! Much deserved success and as someone said LONG OVERDUE.

[@rik4369]

The man was pure talent on both ends. People tend to forget the game he had against Philly in that legendary game #6 without Kareem. When he was with Golden State he was pure Silk. That team that won the title was one of my favorites of all time.

[@jonathanalexander6912]

I'm motivated by his last words "any large thing tommorow is determined by what do you do today so made your day a masterpiece." Really fired my heart. Such a great speech Mr.Wilkes

[@franklukas4527]

Enjoyed your game Mr. Wilkes 👍😁🙏🇺🇲

[@mercedesvillaruz9427]

Classy and humble.

[@jamaalthecashier]

So happy I was named after him. Honored to be named after such a classy gentleman.

[@bullhandy]

My cousin is named Wilkes.

[@ARIZJOE]

Coach John Wooden's ideal of a basketball player. That's all you need to know. With Larry, Dr. J, Chuckster, LeBron, etc, Wilkes is somewhat underappreciated in the pantheon of great forwards. But he was one cool cat who could do it all. And a winner. People forget about when he put Golden State on his back to win an NBA title.

[@mikebowsr351511]

One of the classiest men who ever laced them up.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

I remember when he was Keith Wilkes. Old school! Great player.

[@DoubleVisionandco]

It's about time Jamaal Wilkes was inducted, way past due. He may have not been one of the flashiest players, but he sure was the smoothest shooter I've ever seen. Absolutely flawless form from start to finish. Plus his steller performance in the the finals where he scored 37 points was one of his greatest periods on the court.

[@paulvon2378]

This was the best speech!

[@zacherynewton6866]

A class act through and through

[@teofemo7000]

Magic Johnson was fortunate to come into the league having a forward like Jamaal Wilkes not to mention the great Norm Nixon to learn from and play off of.

[@smoothoperator7023]

And a all time great named Kareem? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@andrewflavin9515]

My grandfather was Bob Swanson and he always talked very highly of Jamaal and their time together at Ventura. RIP

[@tombrad9950]

Yes silk jamaal wilkes was a real winner the real deal he played with the greatest college team and one of the greatest franchises to ever step on a basketball court.along side the great bill Walton.and started in the pros at golden state with the great Rick Barry. and finished off with Kareem. And magic.what a hell of a career.this guy should have gotten in sooner but his time finally came God bless him.and that sweet jump shot.

[@kenarthur6253]

Smooth as silk. Loved watching him play. Well deserved HOF Inductee.

[@georgemartinez8434]

God blessed Bill Walton with his forever "Smiling Face". I got his autograph in 1999 in Denver...

[@phildathrill1911]

It’s a disgrace that he was not named as one of the greatest Top 50 players in basketball. It’s shocking to see some of the other names on the 50th list and not Jamaal Wilkes.

[@jessejazz3023]

I used to love hearing Chick Hearn announce Jamaal Silk Wilkes when he was in the corner of the court and Chick would say "Silk Wilkes with a 20 foot lay-up!

[@bigh9884]

One of the most classiest men to ever play the game. Hands down!

[@Amick44]

Truly classy man and player. I feel he is borderline HOF. Fortunate to play with some of best ever. Starting with Walton, then Barry (in NBA), then Kareem and finally, Magic. But, he was disciplined, talented and appreciative. And filled his role beautifully,.

[@henryedwards4813]

Henryedwards

[@michaelhenderson2744]

How old are you I'm 60 this was a real ballier on both sides of the ball

[@Amick44]

​@@michaelhenderson274463. I saw his career too. He was good. But should good players keep getting in? Thought it was for great and truly exceptional. Guys like Wilkes, Sikma, weren't truly head of the class. Good, no question. BTW, on those late 70s, early 80s 76ers powerhouses, Bobby Jones and Mo Cheeks were excellent players. I feel Cheeks should've been in Long ago. Bobby kinda borderline, largely cause of unfortunate health issues which restricted his playing time. But let's not act like they were Moses and Julius level. They weren't. And that's no shame. Just for comparison sakes.

[@Amick44]

At least he knows the 4 primary reasons he is in the Hall. Walton, Barry, Magic and Kareem. If Wilkes is in, where is Bobby Dandridge? He is well deserving.

[@westy40]

You're right. I love Wilkes but if he's in then Bobby Dandridge is a must. Dandridge spent two years outplaying Dr. J in the 1978 and 1979 in the playoffs. .Also outplayed Gervin in 78 playoffs with superb defense.

[@Amick44]

westy40 He did (outplay Doc and Ice, oftentimes). 2nd or 3rd best on Bucks' 71 champs. BEST player who put Bullets over the top in 78'. Sorry Elvin and Wes, Bobby D's versatility was the difference.

[@melvynsngltn27]

They were all lucky to have him to play with too. That's how they won. Alot of stars & all-time greats gets way to much credit

[@casualfandestroyer2503]

@@Amick44 he finally made it haha

[@Amick44]

@Tong Zou sid was probably the best of the 3 in his prime. Like Westphal, each had only about 5 full strong seasons. But both were elite.

[@2008rschro]

Santa Barbara High would have won a championship if he didn't have a sprained ankle in semifinals. I was just a kid and loved watching him play at SBHS. Wilkes, Ford, Macy, Verlan,Thompson!

[@stephenkennedy8767]

Class!

[@johnnychambers3009]

SILK WILKES..BIG UPS !!!!!

[@geraldmcclellan7564]

It dont matter how this man ages, to me he will always be known as Corn Bread!!! He was my hero on and off the court,😉👍

[@golfsmoore]

oh yeah Jamaal !!!!

[@michaelhenderson2744]

Should have been in 30 years ago

[@lakers196613]

My favorite player of all time🎉

[@salaamakbar3630]

CONGRADTS SILK!!!

[@SummerCleopatra75]

CORNBREAD!!

[@rik4369]

BooShawna Jenkins Lawrence Fishburn was the little kid in that movie.

[@ethansainte3963]

I thought Cedric maxwell was cornbread

[@lloydkline7245]

Dr.j and jaamaal wilke had battles on the basketball court

[@tomswill9189]

Beautiful loved his game. With that awkward jumper. But it went in. Lol.

[@craigdavis5407]

Jamaal"Silk"Wilkes aka Cornbread!!!!

[@bankshot44]

THEY KILLED CORNBREAD!!!! He wasn’t doing nothing

[@moan01]

He’s the man with a plan and has a basketball in his hand...he’s Cornbread!

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Cornbread maxwell

[@skuter84]

C O R N B R E A D

[@daffyduckfan4478]

He’s cornbread. Cornbread. He’s cornbread. Cornbread. One of the very first movies exposing police brutality against black Americans.

[@adidakurt1878]

There was a SPECIAL recipe for THIS cornbread, just ASK Earl and ME.

[@lashunb1247]

They killed Cornbread 🤣🤣

[@mikebowsr351511]

Also that 5 on stage in there prime would do some damage.

[@mariovh]

Such a shame that some have to wait while others go in not deserving it ! The ones who vote should be jailed for that … it’s about time that the players choose coz they are the ones who can judge the best

[@lakeshow3237]

Laker Nation!!!

[@zacharyhammersmith7181]

0:28 Charles Barkley at the bottom right

[@PInk77W1]

Silk

[@LinkLink23]

0:03, i thought he won 4 championships?

[@kelvinholly8454]

He did 1 with the Warriors, & 3 with the Lakers

[@kelvinholly8454]

He did 1 with the Warriors & 3 with the Lakers..

[@LinkLink23]

@@kelvinholly8454 Look at the status below his name at 0:03 then.

[@kelvinholly8454]

He did win 4 chips, 1with the Warriors, & 3 with the Lakers.. check his career stats, Google him...

[@LinkLink23]

@@kelvinholly8454 Dude, thats why i say, the HOF can even do such mistake. I know he won 4 rings but the HOF put 3 only..... Gosh...

[@donniepate7313]

I wonder if Wilks remembers a guy by the name of Bird.

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Nikola jokic & LeBron James & dirk nowitzki each would've score 50s points against larry bird, larry bird would've yelling help, help

[@leroymaxwellii2747]

Cornbread Earl and me

[@smoothoperator7023]

How come the all- time greats no matter the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL etc VERY RARELY pass that DNA on to their children?? 🤔 Rare exceptions are Barry Bonds & Ken Griffey.

[@SwampLands-nl2pv]

Cornbread

[@harrisonscott4558]

Cornbread!!!!

[@blackmamba7147]

He's Cornbread

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Cornbread maxwell

[@gregorymoore9664]

Silk