Darryl Dawkins
Dawkins in 2009
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
January 11, 1957 Orlando, Florida |
| Died | August 27, 2015 (aged 58) Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Maynard Evans (Orlando, Florida) |
| NBA draft | 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1975–2000 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 53, 45, 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1982 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1982–1987 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1987 | Utah Jazz |
| 1987–1989 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1989–1991 | Auxilium Torino |
| 1991–1992 | Olimpia Philips Milano |
| 1992–1994 | Libertas Forlì |
| 1994–1995 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1995–1996 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1999–2000 | Winnipeg Cyclone |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,733 (12.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,432 (6.1 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,023 (1.4 bpg) |
Darryl Dawkins (January 11, 1957 – August 27, 2015) was an American professional basketball player, most noted for his days 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 his shattering the backboard on two occasions in 1979.
Dawkins averaged double figures in scoring nine times in his 14 years in the NBA, often ranking among the league leaders in field-goal percentage. He also played in the NBA Finals three times as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers in the late 1970s and early 1980s. On the flip side, Dawkins set an NBA record for fouls in a season (386 in 1983–84), and he never quite lived up to the expectations that had been heaped upon him when he was drafted out of high school.
As a 6'10 senior at Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, Florida, Dawkins averaged 32 points and 21 rebounds to lead his team to the state championship. He was heavily recruited by Division I colleges across the country, and narrowed his choices to attending Florida State, Kansas, or Kentucky.
In a surprise move, Dawkins opted to directly enter the NBA draft out of high school, instead of attending college. He made his decision because he wanted to make enough money to help his grandmother, mother and siblings out of poverty. He became the first high school player to directly enter the NBA after his high school graduation.
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