Chocolate Thunder dead at 58

[DMV2]

RIP Darryl Dawkins

[Fallen Angel]

****ing hell that sucks

[raprap]

Rip.

[warriorfan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SmdQozSfmU

[PHILA]

RIP :(

http://i.imgur.com/20epsiL.gif

http://i.imgur.com/VOyzRW2.gif

[DMV2]

Sorry for not adding source

http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/former-nba-star-darryl-dawkins-dead/34950546 via /r/NBA

only major source to report it at the moment, and it's based on the first source
http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/27/darryl-dawkins-dies-nba-dunk-legend-dead-at-58/

[warriorfan]

I know it's different rims but the difference between his backboard breakers and shaqs is that shaq hangs on the rim, Dawkins shatters it while he is on the way up. It's all from his slam, no hanging at all.

[Fallen Angel]

He's become such a great ambassador for the NBA as of late

[Hey Yo]

Damn....dude was an NBA legend and perhaps the coolest nickname of all time.

RIP

[Shade8780]

Cause of death?

[Lebron23]

RIP Chocolate Thunder. What's the cause of his Death??

[Dr Hawk]

RIP

[Asukal]

May he rest in peace. Hats off to the "Chocolate Thunder". :(

[senelcoolidge]

He was not a great basketball player at all, but he was known for his dunks and was a good ambassador for the game. Sorry to hear this news. 58 is young. R.I.P.

[Hey Yo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNb-X1xUkAApbV5.png

[$LakerGold]

He sat behind us when we went to watch Lakers/Net in Jersey. He was so cool. Rest in peace. :(

[KnittingRyu]

:(

[Young X]

RIP

[LikeMike]

RIP

[DMV2]

Cause of death?

RIP Chocolate Thunder. What's the cause of his Death??
No reports on that yet.

[Hey Yo]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--T2X54Ks6--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/1404392574062241061.jpg

[Stu Jackson]

rip he was funny and always brought entertainment to games

he got that its supposed to be fun but wasnt able to play a five man team game enough to get sixers over the top

[AirFederer]

RIP :(

Saw him play here in Norway (!) about 15 years ago. Great man. One of the goat dunkers.

[lil jahlil]

RIP

[Coach Eddie]

Hopefully he is smashing backboards in heaven.

[Town's Town]

:( Rip

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Wow... I just recently watched a roundtable with him too. Awesome basketball player, ferocious dunker, and a cool ass dude above all else.

RIP to a legend

[MEB2kDeez]

R.i.P Choc

[GreggPopazit]

R.i.p.

[JellyBean]

Dang! I just watched his interview (old) with Bill Simmons (Grantland) on Sunday. Wow. RIP, Darryl Dawkins.

[DonDadda59]

Damn... RIP Chocolate Thunder. Dude is smashing backboards on the planet Lovetron right now. One of the most unique characters the sport ever produced, larger than life persona on and off the court. :applause:

[Hey Yo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNcQouMUAAAmPQt.jpg

[TheMarkMadsen]

wow rip

[sportjames23]

Peaceful Journey on your way to Planet Lovetron, Chocolate Thunder. :(

[Cold soul]

Damn heartbreaking news. R.I.P. Darryl Dawkins.

[4 Inches]

Damn RIP
NBA should have all backboard breakable for the first night of of the season in his honour. :applause:

[chocolatethunder]

When I was a kid and he broke his first backboard it was the talk of my school. It was crazy. The naming of his dunks like the "monster turbophonic delight" was totally badass. The dude was a gem.

[4 Inches]

When I was a kid and he broke his first backboard it was the talk of my school. It was crazy. The naming of his dunks like the "monster turbophonic delight" was totally badass. The dude was a gem.
I'm sorry for your loss
Is there any charity or foundation that we as a website can donate to ?

[the mesiah]

"Chocolate Thunder Flyin', Robinzine Cryin', Teeth Shakin', Glass-Breakin', Rump Roastin', Bun Toastin, Wham, Bam, Glass Breaker I Am Jam."
https://media2.giphy.com/media/gJQ2i3LxrZzLG/giphy.gif

Gonna miss the attire as well, he had the suits for yo ass!

[SHAQisGOAT]

Damn :(

Chocolate Thunder was just one of the coolest dudes and the GOAT dunking center imho... And this comes from a big Shaq fan...

https://38.media.tumblr.com/7501733c4c74313574fec695d94d099b/tumblr_nrsm9qr35r1s3gys4o1_400.gif

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Philadelphia%2076ers/Darryl%20Dawkins/2-1.gif~original

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Philadelphia%2076ers/Darryl%20Dawkins/2.gif~original

[rmt]

Died of a heart attack. So young. Better take that fish oil.

[DMV2]

The Sixers should add a DD emblem to their jersey next season in his honor.

He was truly one of the great guys of the game, especially off the court.

[RoseCity07]

RIP but all I remember about him is that Maurice Lucas beat his ass and Portland came back and won a championship after that ass whooping.

[BurningHammer]

He was such a colorful persona and a great ambassador to the game of basketball.

He will be missed.

[KevinNYC]

Three time NBA Finalist.

Damn.

[Hey Yo]

Damn :(

Chocolate Thunder was just one of the coolest dudes and the GOAT dunking center imho... And this comes from a big Shaq fan...

https://38.media.tumblr.com/7501733c4c74313574fec695d94d099b/tumblr_nrsm9qr35r1s3gys4o1_400.gif

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Philadelphia%2076ers/Darryl%20Dawkins/2-1.gif~original

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Philadelphia%2076ers/Darryl%20Dawkins/2.gif~original

Killer GIFs ^^^

Especially the 2nd one > young Bill Walton

[Legends66NBA7]

RIP but all I remember about him is that Maurice Lucas beat his ass and Portland came back and won a championship after that ass whooping.

Lucas punched him from behind and didn't even knock him down. Dawkins came back and was about to square off with him and then Jack Ramsey jumped in and everyone else broke it off.

[Round Mound]

RIP...Great Dunker!

[Legends66NBA7]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8E52u0aicG8

That's something I'll also remember about Dawkins. Him smiling like he just saw a younger self of him pull the dunk off.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

RIP
GOAT C dunker

[TemporaMutantur]

Damn :(



http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Philadelphia%2076ers/Darryl%20Dawkins/2.gif~original



That's freakin' incredible. :applause:

[triangleoffense]

Sorry to hear that, integral part of the league and of basketball as a sport.. He played 10 years after living the league

RIP

[Dr.J4ever]

I will always have mixed feelings with Dawkins.

He may have been one of the biggest factors in Julius not getting an NBA ring before Moses arrived. You see Darryl was a man of contrasts. He was one of the most physically gifted players to ever don a 76ers jersey, and so much was expected of him. We kept waiting for him to fulfill his promise and become the next great 76er big man in Wilt's tradition, but the day never happened.

Why? Maybe he lacked the fundamentals from college? Maybe he took the game too easy, or maybe just lacked the smarts and dedication to his craft. Don't really know.

One thing is for sure, his time in Philly was the golden age of 76er basketball, even though a title ultimately wasn't in the cards. He was, in part, responsible for that, even as we accept his failures. He will always be remembered for that winning era, and that is not a small thing.

Rest in Peace. :applause:

[Sportal]

Heart attack :/ that's a shame.

[stalkerforlife]

RIP

[gilalizard]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Philadelphia%2076ers/Darryl%20Dawkins/2.gif~original


Maybe it's just the angle and that it looks like it's shot on some 80's, potato-powered vhs camcorder, but that is just mesmerizing.

[TheBigVeto]

RIP, one of the best in game dunkers ever.

[ProfessorMurder]

Sad.

He was funky as hell.:pimp:

[WallIn]

Sad news :(

[Sakkreth]

Those dunks and that nickname :bowdown:

:(

[Hey Yo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNf_GWwWUAA1IjO.jpg