Connie Hawkins was a professional basketball player who was known for his incredible athleticism and skill. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a standout player in high school and college. He was a four-time All-American in college and was drafted by the NBA in 1968.

Unfortunately, Hawkins was banned from the NBA due to a point-shaving scandal that he was never actually involved in. He was forced to play in the American Basketball Association (ABA) instead. Hawkins was a star in the ABA, winning the MVP award in 1968 and leading the Pittsburgh Pipers to the ABA championship in 1968. He was also a four-time ABA All-Star and was named to the All-ABA First Team in 1969.

Hawkins was finally allowed to join the NBA in 1969 after the league lifted his ban. He played for the Phoenix Suns from 1969 to 1973 and was a four-time NBA All-Star. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1972. Hawkins was known for his incredible leaping ability and was nicknamed "The Hawk". He was also known for his signature move, the "Hawkins Jam", which was a powerful two-handed dunk.

Hawkins retired from the NBA in 1976 after playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was also named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. Connie Hawkins was an incredible player who had a lasting impact on the game of basketball.

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