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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Darryl Dawkins January 11, 1957 Orlando, Florida |
| Died | August 27, 2015 (aged 58) Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Physical stats | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 251 lbs (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 (25 years) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1982 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1982–1987 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1987 | Utah Jazz |
| 1987–1989 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1989–1991 | Auxilium Torino (Italy) |
| 1991–1992 | Olimpia Philips Milan (Italy) |
| 1992–1994 | Libertas Forli (Italy) |
| 1994–1995 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1995–1996 | Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) |
| 1999–2000 | Winnipeg Cyclone (IBA) |
| Career NBA statistics | |
|
Points 8,733 (12.0 ppg) | |
Darryl Dawkins (January 11, 1957 – August 27, 2015) was an American professional basketball player. He is most noted for his days with the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is most known for playing for the 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.
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