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Darryl Dawkins faced immense expectations upon entering the league: “They wanted me to be Wilt Chamberlain right away”
Darryl Dawkins. Back then, the youngest registered player became a lottery pick for the Philadelphia 76ers. Immediately, 'Chocolate Thunder' encountered immense pressure to justify that bold ...
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Friends, family gather for Darryl Dawkins funeral services
A private service was held Wednesday in Lehigh County for Darryl Dawkins, the man known as "Chocolate Thunder," and many of his former teammates were there. Former NBA teammates like Doug Collins ...
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Penn State’s Nick Dawkins learned it’s important to give back from his legendary father
Most people remember Darryl Dawkins as the larger-than-life “Chocolate Thunder,” the NBA center who famously delivered backboard-shattering dunks. But Dawkins, who played professional ...