NBA: Dunk Legend Darryl Dawkins AKA ‘Chocolate Thunder’ Has Died

Darryl Dawkins, whose backboard-shattering dunks earned him the moniker “Chocolate Thunder” and helped pave the way for breakaway rims, has died. He was 58.


(Video) NBA: Former NBA Great Says Stevie Wonder Can See??

A former NBA great who was known for his dunking is telling us Stevie Wonder has been fooling the world! Darryl Dawkins, aka Chocolate Thunder played right alongside Dr.J in Philadelphia and was an all-star himself says he knows for a fact that Stevie can see better than he lets on. His reason? Even though it is pretty funny it has a little bit of sense to it. Has Stevie really been lying? No, but listening to Dawkins explain is entertaining.


NBA: LeBron James, J. Cole & Darryl Dawkins to Judge Amateur Dunk Contest

Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl J. Cole will make a high profile appearance during this year’s NBA All-Star weekend in Orlando, Florida. The rapper’s serving as a judge in the finals of The Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown, which was a nationwide search for the best amateur dunker. J. Cole will be assisted in picking the best new dunker, by Miami Heat All -Star LeBron James and NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins.


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