Dominique Wilkins attacked by former ref (AP)

ATLANTA (AP)—Hall of Famer and Atlanta Hawks televsion analyst Dominique
Wilkins was attacked by a fan after the team’s victory Wednesday night over the
Orlando Magic, the team said.

Wilkins is also a vice president with the team. He had just finished working
Atlanta’s 85-82 victory Wednesday night from his customary spot on press row
when the alleged incident occurred at Philips Arena.

Team spokesman Arthur Triche says the fan was “promptly arrested and taken
into custody by the Atlanta police department.” Wilkins was not injured.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported late Wednesday night on its
website that the fan was 36-year-old Rashan S. Michel, who was arrested and
charged with one count of simple battery, according to Officer K.Y. Jones with
Atlanta police.

Michel, who told police he was owed money for suits purchased several years
ago, hit Wilkins in the chest and also hit a security guard, Jones told the
newspaper.

According to the Journal-Constitution, Michel, of Atlanta, has worked as an
NBA and college basketball referee.