Gerald Wilkins - Returning to Educate Basketball Players

Gerald Bernard Wilkins, born September 11, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia, spent 14 successful years in the National Basketball Association. A 6'6" shooting guard/small forward who played collegiately at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Gerald was selected in the 2nd round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.

He became a key player on the Knicks during the late 1980’s, consistently being the second leading scorer after legendary center Patrick Ewing. Gerald helped New York to the 1988-89 and 1991-92 NBA Atlantic Division Championship, and lead the NBA in Games Played (82) during the 1989-90 season. Gerald was also selected to participate in the 1986 and 1987 slam-dunk competition.

Following the 1992 season, Gerald became a free agent and signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, adding his defensive talents to the already strong core of Mark Price, Larry Nance and Brad Daugherty. Gerald contributed greatly throughout his first few years in Cleveland, helping them to the 1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals before missing the 1994-95 season due to injury. Gerald continued his career in Vancouver, being picked up by the Grizzlies in the 1995 expansion draft and then eventually signing with as a free agent with the Orlando Magic in 1996. Signing a solid contract, Gerald became reliable sixth man and finished out his career in Orlando, retiring in 1999.

Following his retirement, Gerald founded The Prep, LLC (Players Returning to Educate Players). The Prep is a revolutionary concept that brings former world-class athletes back to mentor, teach, and train today's athletes the right way to conduct themselves inside and outside of athletic arenas. Gerald continues to oversee the development and licensing of all educational and training professional development sports curriculums, franchise's and ancillary marketing products, trademarks, patents and copyrights of The Prep, LLC.

In 2005, Gerald was a contestant on ESPN's Dream Job as season two of the show auditioned for the next basketball analyst position for ESPN. In the contest, he was pitted against other former NBA players such as Dee Brown, Darryl Dawkins, and Matt Bullard. He was eventually voted off the competition on March 6, 2005.

Gerald also continues to coach classes year round focused on shooting mastery, individual development, player performance, and rehabilitation. Some of his clients include son Damien Wilkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Andrew Bynham of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Gerald has been married to his wife Vita for 20 years and resides in Atlanta Georgia. They have 3 children Damien Wilkins (OKC), Jasmyn Wilkins, Clemson University, and Holli Wilkins, The Wesleyan School.






	Gerald Bernard Wilkins, born September 11, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia, spent 14 successful years in the National Basketball Association. A 6'6" shooting guard/small forward who played collegiately at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Gerald was selected in the 2nd round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. He became a key player on the Knicks during the late 1980’s, consistently being the second leading scorer after legendary center Patrick Ewing. Gerald helped New York to the 1988-89 and 1991-92 NBA Atlantic Division Championship, and lead the NBA in Games Played (82) during the 1989-90 season. Gerald was also selected to participate in the 1986 and 1987 slam-dunk competition. Following the 1992 season, Gerald became a free agent and signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, adding his defensive talents to the already strong core of Mark Price, Larry Nance and Brad Daugherty. Gerald contributed greatly throughout his first few years in Cleveland, helping them to the 1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals before missing the 1994-95 season due to injury. Gerald continued his career in Vancouver, being picked up by the Grizzlies in the 1995 expansion draft and then eventually signing with as a free agent with the Orlando Magic in 1996. Signing a solid contract, Gerald became reliable sixth man and finished out his career in Orlando, retiring in 1999. Following his retirement, Gerald founded The Prep, LLC (Players Returning to Educate Players). The Prep is a revolutionary concept that brings former world-class athletes back to mentor, teach, and train today's athletes the right way to conduct themselves inside and outside of athletic arenas. Gerald continues to oversee the development and licensing of all educational and training professional development sports curriculums, franchise's and ancillary marketing products, trademarks, patents and copyrights of The Prep, LLC. In 2005, Gerald was a contestant on ESPN's Dream Job as season two of the show auditioned for the next basketball analyst position for ESPN. In the contest, he was pitted against other former NBA players such as Dee Brown, Darryl Dawkins, and Matt Bullard. He was eventually voted off the competition on March 6, 2005. Gerald also continues to coach classes year round focused on shooting mastery, individual development, player performance, and rehabilitation. Some of his clients include son Damien Wilkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Andrew Bynham of the Los Angeles Lakers. Gerald has been married to his wife Vita for 20 years and resides in Atlanta Georgia. They have 3 children Damien Wilkins (OKC), Jasmyn Wilkins, Clemson University, and Holli Wilkins, The Wesleyan School.
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