4
Rings
1974
Rookie Year
Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes earned his nickname from his impossibly smooth shooting stroke. After winning a title with Golden State in 1975, he won three more championships with the Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985) alongside Magic and Kareem. A 3x All-Star with the Lakers and consummate two-way forward.
Off the Court
Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes won three championships with the Lakers and played the smoothest basketball you've never heard enough about. His #52 represents what happens when talent and selflessness occupy the same jersey.
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Retired
12
Seasons
3
Teams
Golden State Warriors
1974-1977
Los Angeles Lakers
1977-1985
Los Angeles Clippers
1985-1986
4x NBA Champion
1975 (GSW), 1980, 1982, 1985 (LAL)
3x NBA All-Star
1976, 1981, 1983
Rookie of the Year
1975 — with Golden State Warriors
14,644 Career Points
17.7 ppg career average
Silk
Nicknamed for his smooth, effortless playing style
Key Showtime Contributor
Averaged 22 ppg in 1980 championship run
2x All-NBA Second Team
1976, 1981
UCLA Champion
1972, 1973 NCAA titles under John Wooden
Career Earnings
~$4M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Endorsements
Business Career
Successful real estate and financial services career after basketball
Post-retirement
UCLA/Lakers Ambassador
Active in alumni and community events for both franchises
Post-retirement
Youth basketball mentorship
Los Angeles community programs
Did You Know?
Known as 'Silk' for his incredibly smooth playing style and effortless-looking jump shot
Won championships at every level: high school, college (2x NCAA), and pro (4x NBA)
Scored 37 points in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals — the same game as Magic Johnson's legendary center performance
One of the most complete small forwards of his era, excelling on both ends
Career Honors
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