Darryl Dawkins
Darryl R. Dawkins was an American professional basketball player. He was particularly known for his tenure with the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, although he also played briefly for the Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz late in his career. His nickname, "Chocolate Thunder", was bestowed upon him by Stevie Wonder. He was known for his powerful dunks, which led to the NBA adopting breakaway rims due to him shattering a backboard on two occasions in 1979.
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General Info
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Male
Date of Birth
January 11st, 1957
Age
69
Birth Place
United States of America, Florida
Date of Death
August 27th, 2015
Died Aged
58
Star Sign
Capricorn
Height
211 cm | 6'11
Occupation
Basketball Player
Sportsperson
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