Darryl Dawkins
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Darryl Dawkins was a professional basketball player who was known for his powerful dunks and larger-than-life personality. He was drafted in 1975 by the Philadelphia 76ers and was the first player to be drafted directly out of high school. He was known as “Chocolate Thunder” for his powerful dunks and was one of the first players to popularize the slam

Darryl Dawkins was a professional basketball player who was known for his powerful dunks and larger-than-life personality. He was drafted in 1975 by the Philadelphia 76ers and was the first player to be drafted directly out of high school. He was known as “Chocolate Thunder” for his powerful dunks and was one of the first players to popularize the slam

Career Stats

NBA 1976-1989

Points

8,733

Blocks

1,023

#99 All-Time

Rebounds

4,432

PPG

12.0

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Career Timeline

1976-1982

Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)

Player

1983-1987

New Jersey Nets (NBA)

Player

1988

Utah Jazz (NBA)

Player

1988-1989

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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