#52 Jamaal Wilkes 1977 - 1985 Jamaal Wilkes, who earned the nickname “Silk” for his smooth play on the court, played 12 years in the NBA, eight of those with the purple and gold.

Wilkes had his best year with the Lakers during the 1980-81 season when he averaged 22.6 points. Ugly jumpshot or not, these players all had impacts on championship teams.

Jamaal Wilkes was still starting at small forward. They didn't need me, so I think Jerry West was looking for the right attitude, a guy that understood his role and was patient.

Jamaal Wilkes was one of the most important members of the Lakers' Showtime teams of the 1980s, but he is often underappreciated and even forgotten.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surpassed Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes to move into 10th on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. This came in the third quarter of the Lakers’ loss ...

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once. And now, Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have entered NBA lore.

In fact, since he began watching the championship Warriors of Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes as a youth in Richmond during the 1970s, Foster’s love of the team has only grown stronger, even during ...

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once. And now, Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have entered NBA lore.

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once. And now, Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have entered NBA lore.

Wilkes had his best year with the Lakers during the 1980-81 season when he averaged 22.6 points. Ugly jumpshot or not, these players all had impacts on championship teams.