S ome moments stick like splinters. For Dominique Wilkins, one of those came early in his NBA career — a face-off with Larry Bird that left him stunned before the ball had even touched the floor.

Dominique Wilkins explained why Larry Bird would beat Kawhi Leonard in a one-on-one battle, citing Bird's elite size and skill for that era.

"You don't belong in this league, Homes" - Dominique Wilkins recalls when a trash-talking Larry Bird broke his confidence before a game originally appeared on Basketball Network. Some moments ...