Darryl Dawkins Basketball player

Darryl Dawkins (born 11 January 1957) is a retired American professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the NBA'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 notably led to the NBA adopting breakaway rims due to him shattering the backboard on two occasions in 1979.

Personal facts

Darryl Dawkins
Birth dateJanuary 11, 1957
Birth place
Orlando Florida
Height (meters)2.1082
Weight (Kilograms)113.8536

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