Champ Kind Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (Reuters) - Darryl Dawkins, a 15-season star National Basketball Association star most known as "Chocolate Thunder" for his dunks and flamboyant play, died at 58 on Thursday, according to a Philadelphia area media report. The news from WFMZ Channel 69 could not be immediately confirmed by Reuters. No cause of death was given. Dawkins played for four teams in the NBA, including 7 seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he made headlines for twice shattering glass backboards in games with his dunks. (Writing by Alden Bentley; Editing by Alan Crosby) View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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