But now, the fans are beginning to sympathize with Wilkins. Wilkins went to hug the Spurs' leg, starting with four consecutive losses. David Robinson is averaging only 15 points and 7 rebounds per game due to persistent injuries. The nearly 37-year-old Wilkins is averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, becoming the Spurs' mainstay.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have started the season with five straight wins, becoming one of only four teams in the league to remain undefeated. The other three teams are the Bulls, Utah Jazz, and Lakers.
During the off-season, the Nuggets, in order to promote their high-talent new power forward, Antonio McDyess, did not renew their contract with Mutombo, who claimed to have just turned 30. The Hawks signed him with a 5-year, 56 million US Dollar contract.
Mookie Blaylock, Steve Smith, Tyrone Corbin, Kristen Lightner, Mutombo make up the core lineup.
