ABC News: Report: NBA legend Darryl 'Chocolate Thunder' Dawkins dies at 58

[GoSkins0721]

NBA legend Darryl Dawkins has died at the age of 58, according to a report.

Pennsylvania's WFMZ broke the news on Thursday afternoon, citing a local source. Dawkins spent seven seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and made his home in the Lehigh Valley, according to WFMZ.

 

http://www.abc2news.com/news/report-nba-legend-darryl-chocolate-thunder-dawkins-dies-at-58

 

Damn! RIP Darryl Dawkins. Your backboard rattling dunks were a thing of beauty!

Peace & prayers to your family. 

 

Edit: need to add this link for those too young to remember. 

 

From the planet LoveTron:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V7z1UY1WbE

[DM72]

Those slowmo highlights of Dawkins breaking those backboards are some of the best highlights in history.

RIP Mr Thunder

[pjfootballer]

RIP DD. Hope you find peace on Planet Lovetron.

[MEANDWARF]

RIP Thunder!!!!