Basket Ring legendary destroyer It Was None

Thursday (27/8), NBA legend Darryl Dawkins, 58 years old, died of a heart attack. All board NBA organization, until the basketball player helped his condolences on the death of the former Philadelphia 76ers player.

"NBA big family grieving over the death of Darryl Dawkins. We will always remember the great Darryl top talent, enthusiasm, and boundless generosity," said Adam Sliver, NBA Commissioner. "He always plays with passion, integrity, and a sense of happiness. And do not forget also how much influence he gave to all his fans, both young and old."

Dawkins who had also reinforce the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons this, incised averaging 12 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in 726 regular matches. Even 57.2 field goal percentage was ranked the seventh best in the history of the NBA. Two centers are already active or non-active, Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard was regarded Dawkins as their role models.

"Darryl Dawkins is the Father of power dunking. I'm just one of the children," said O'Neal. In addition, Howard also referred to Dawkins as his idol. "Rest Quiet, Dawkins. You are one of my favorite players of all time. You are so inspiring many young players. Thanks for the memories great. I still can not believe you're gone. But I'm sure you've been in a better place Now, you are the true originator of the initial dunk. "Power dunk it has become the one thing that is identical to Dawkins. In 1979, he was twice break the backboard of the basketball hoop in the middle of a game. The incident on the nickname "the Rim Wrecker" pinned him. In addition there are many more nicknames given to him, such as "Dr. Dunkenstein", "Sir Slam", and "Chocolate Thunder."

Special nickname "Chocolate Thunder" to be very special, because it is given directly by a US veteran musician, Stevie Wonder. The story was unique. So, shortly after Dawkins and his team, the Sixers, competing, he asked match officials to immediately directly to the dressing room, because there is already a well-known musician who wait. At that time, Dawkins's reputation as a "destroyer basketball hoop board" already known everywhere.

"Someone who has never seen me in person (Wonder is blind musicians), the nickname" Chocolate Thunder 'to me, "said Dawkins radiant, in an interview in 2011 ago. Special nickname, by special musicians, teruntuk special basketball player.Now, the giant figure that has gone forever. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Rest in Peace, the legendary "Chocolate Thunder" Darryl Dawkins.