JAMAAL WILKES: Memoirs of the Original Smooth As Silk

Hall of Fame All the WayByEdward Clevengeron April 1, 2015Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseBook gives great insight in to the why he has always been " Hall of Fame " on and off the court. Learned from his mentors and executed their lessons to perfection. Classy player, person and friend.CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse

Great success storyByRonald Fletcheron March 31, 2015Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseGreat success story!!!. This is what college atheletics is supposed to be about. Basketball has the potential to make great contributions to society. Smooth on the basketball court, smooth in business, and smooth in personal life. Congrats Jamaal!!CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse

a mutual friend introduced us to Jamaal who became a good friend over the yearsByVictor S. Syon March 31, 2015Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseMany moons ago, I followed the coaching career of fellow Indiana State alumnus John Wooden who coached Jamaal Wilkes. Liza, a mutual friend introduced us to Jamaal who became a good friend over the years. My wife and I are fascinated at how humble he is, despite all his accomplishments. He is well rounded and balanced, bright on and off the court - all star on the court, honor student off the court. His book revealed even more humility that makes us so proud to be his friends. He is a good inspiration to our youth who are in dire need of clean and decent athletes. :)CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Very true, Jamaal is a living example of a ...ByMyNi Cooperon March 30, 2015Format: PaperbackVery true, Jamaal is a living example of a WELL-ROUNDED person in the strictest sense of the word! Keep it up!!! Jamaal was worth knowing through the pages of his memoirs!CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Great read!ByPucketton March 25, 2015Format: PaperbackParents - if you want your children to read about an NCAA and NBA champion and Hall of Famer who gives the credit to his family, friends, teammates and coaches this is your book . By the way he was even better as a student and a person . Ps You might want to read it for yourself too.CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Exhilarating!!!ByI Williamson February 23, 2015Format: PaperbackIt is an honor and privilege to offer my review of the "Memoirs of the original Smooth as Silk". WOW!! These memoirs exude JKW's appreciation and love for the game of basketball and life. It gives the reader a front row seat on a fantastic voyage. Jamaal is the athlete's - athlete; a true scholar; and a perfect gentleman. I have know Jamaal for more than 40 years, and he is one of the finest individuals I have ever met. This is a wonderful story and a must read for basketball aficionados. Well done my friend.

Author bio:

Jamaal Keith Wilkes is one of the most honored UCLA basketball players in school history, winning two NCAA Championships and three Pac-10 titles. He was part of UCLA’s NCAA record 88-game winning streak and was a two-time All-American. Wilkes was one of only three Bruins in school history to earn Academic All-American honors for three straight seasons.

As in college, Wilkes’ 12-year NBA career was noteworthy for team championships and individual honors. A first round draft selection by the Golden State Warriors, Wilkes played for Golden State (1975-77), the Los Angeles Lakers (1978-85) and the Los Angeles Clippers (1986). The 1975 NBA Rookie of the Year with Golden State, Wilkes played on four NBA Championship teams (1975 Golden State, 1980-82-85 LA Lakers) and was a three-time NBA All-Star (1976-81-83). Wilkes was named to the NBA All-Defensive team twice.

Following his basketball career, Wilkes had a seven-year career as a mortgage and real estate consultant. In 2003, Jamaal Wilkes Financial Advisors (JWFA) was formed. In recent years, JWFA has specialized in investment-grade physical Gold, Silver, and rare pre-1933 U.S. coins (Precious Metals) and became a resource to other advisors and their clients.

In addition to real estate and financial services, Wilkes is a highly sought after motivational speaker for national organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. He is a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America National Hall of Fame, a co-founder of the Jamaal Wilkes UCLA Unicamp Golf Tournament, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Western Region United Way, past member the Board of Trustees of the UCLA Foundation, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Urban League.