Last night twitter was abuzz with activity after NBA Hall of Famer an former Atlanta Hawk Dominque Wilkins was allegedly attacked after last night’s Hawks game.
[Sidebar: The photo above was taken at last week’s game against the Bulls but I thought I’d use it since it’s oh so relevant to the story. 
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But I digress…
NBA.com’s Sekou Smith sent the following series of tweets last night alerting all to the altercation, stating Wilkins got in three “solid” punches during the brief fight, while his assailant landed none.
Well I dunno what Nique’ looks like this morning but his “attacker” looks like he got a severe beat down!!
Additional details plus mugshot below:
According to the AJC, Wilkins’ “attacker” said Wilkins owed him money.
Atlanta police arrested Rashan S. Michel, 36, and charged him with with one count of simple battery following the incident.
Michel, explained to police that he was pissed because Dominique owed him money for suits purchased several years ago.
The story may have some validity since Michel, of Atlanta, has worked as an NBA and college basketball referee and previously owned his own clothing store.
According to reports, Michel argued with Wilkins and hit him in the chest. He also hit a security guard before getting promptly beat down.
[Seriously… who would try to beat up an NBA legend at a dayum basketball game? Where dey do that at?]
In a statement issued to the AJC, Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche referred to Michel as a “fan” but did not reveal details about the incident.
The fan was promptly arrested and was taken into custody by the Atlanta Police Department.
At this time the Hawks have no additional information or comment regarding this situation.
Wilkins was not injured in the incident, which occurred as he mingled with fans after the game.
Dominique, 51, serves as the Hawks’ vice president and as a television analyst. He played for the Hawks from 1982 until 1994.
No word yet from Wilkins camp about the altercation but one thing’s for sure… Dominique’ has a mean right hook!
Tweet of the day:
Oh yeah… besides all that, the Hawks’ won last night 85-82 over Orlando.
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Dominique Tyson
Don’t mess with my Nique lol that’s what he gets. That was my crush in high school. Don’t dish if you can’t take it.
hahahahahaha! Nique hit em wit’ the three piece wet combo! LoL
(In my Craig and Smokey Voice): DAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMNNNNN!!!!!….put ya glasses back on.
yu already know how we get down in da A. how da fuck u think A-TOWN stomp came about lol #dont hit da floor bbbooyyyyy
I’M CRACKIN’ UP RIGHT NOW!!!
he got knock da fuk out lol
SomeBody Done Nick Nack Patty Waked His Mofo Eye To Da LIMIT!!!!!
Woooooooow! Lol
got damn dominque whupppped that trick’s ass lol… damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn lol if dude was owed $$$ he should have gone to judge hatchett lol…….damnnn dominique can throw a mean right hook!!!!!
Dominique is a #1 Stunna & Dude lucky they were not there.
Dominique put them Bees on him.
LOL! he went to beat somebody’s ass, look at that eye, u got knock the f out! chit is funny
whoa!!!!!!!!!
man…he got knocked the f out…(in my martin lawrence voice) lol
SomeBody Done Nick Nack Patty Waked His Mofo Eye To Da LIMIT!!!!!
*Dead*
The average person would be able to sue Nique’s ass for this but I’m sure he will be okay as it was obviously self-defense
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THERE’S NOTHING CUTE ABOUT AN NBA HALL OF FAMER OWING A SUIT MAKER FOR OVER 2 YRS. I BET HE DIDN’T WAIT 2YRS TO WEAR THEM.U’D NEVER HEAR THIS ABOUT CHARLES BARKLEY, MJ, SPUD WEB, LARRY BIRD,MAGIC ANY OF THE OTHER OLD HEADS. STRAIGHT EMBARRASSMENT FOR HIS REP……..JENNY JONES!!!!