40 years ago, Dominique Wilkins burst onto the scene by winning the 1985 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and now, four decades later, it’s his son Jake stealing the show.The younger Wilkins is a freshman at Georgia and just starting his collegiate career, but he’s already making an impact for the Bulldogs. Georgia is 3-0 early in the season, and Wilkins has already made his mark, delivering a few highlights that could be mistaken for his dad’s.Wilkins is averaging 14 points and four rebounds in just 17 minutes per game through Georgia’s first three games, already turning heads nationwide.“At 6-foot-9, Wilkins has freak athleticism and that’s been on full display through three games,” one scout posted on X.“Arguably the most exciting vertical athlete in the SEC, but his anticipation on defense has been a positive as well and I truly do believe in the shot down the line. Still a bit raw and developing, but gotta love the upside.”Wilkins’ athleticism and wiry frame should come as no surprise, given who his father is.Dominique won the dunk contest twice in his career and could easily have won more if not for falling short to Michael Jordan in the legendary 1988 dunk contest.In one of the most memorable dunk contests of all time, Jordan and Wilkins went toe to toe and provided a spectacle for the ages. It was also essentially the birth of Air Jordan, His Airness.Jordan took flight from the free-throw line, hanging in the air as if suspended by time, capping it off with a perfect 50 to seal the title.The legend of Jordan exploded on that cold February night in Chicago in 1988, and the rest was history, but let’s not forget about Dominique.The Atlanta Hawks legend was known for his acrobatic dunks and uncanny vertical ability that made him a nine-time All-Star.Wilkins was one of the league’s first great dunkersGettyThe younger Wilkins is hoping to follow in his father’s footstepsGettyHe wasn’t just a star, he was a spectacle. His nickname was “The Human Highlight Film” for a reason. The Hawks forward redefined what it meant to attack the rim in the 1980s.He was arguably one of the NBA’s first truly great dunkers. Standing 6-foot-8 with explosive leaping ability, Wilkins turned every fast break into a potential poster.He became the face of the Hawks for over a decade, earning nine All-Star selections and seven All-NBA honors while cementing his place among the game’s most explosive dunkers and scorers.He finished his career with more than 26,000 points before being immortalized in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Now, he’s busy watching his son make waves in Athens.All eyes will be on the young Wilkins as he shoulders the pressure of being a Hall of Famer’s son while trying to carve out his own path.The early results have been impressive, and so far, so good for the 19-year-old.Wilkins is making an immediate impact as a freshmanGettyView Tweet: https://t.co/GHXcYNHJJTNBA's GreatestGreatest NBA players in the world right now – from Luka Doncic to Spurs phenom Victor WembanyamaBest players in NBA history to never win a championship – James Harden and Carmelo Anthony to Allen Iverson and Karl Malone10 richest owners in the NBA – family empires, media moguls and investment gurusMichael Jordan’s top 10 scoring games – counting down MJ’s most extraordinary totalsWill he fill his dad’s shoes? While unlikely, it’s certainly not impossible. But acting like becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time is a sure thing would be silly.Appreciate Jake for who he is, and Dominique for what he was. Watch the young man out of Georgia, and you might mistake him for the high-flyer who once soared above the rim in Atlanta.Stay up to date with the latest from the NBA across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.