[情報] Former 76ers, Nets star Darryl Dawkins
Darryl Dawkins, who spent the bulk of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers
and New Jersey Nets, has died at the age of 58, according to his family.
Through the NBA, his family released a statement:
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband
and father, Darryl Dawkins, who succumbed today to a heart attack. Darryl
touched the hearts and spirits of so many with his big smile and personality,
ferocious dunks, but more than anything, his huge, loving heart. His family,
wife Janice, children Dara, Tabitha, Nicholas and Alexis, along with
countless family, friends, and fans, all mourn his loss. More than anything
Darryl accomplished in his basketball career as the inimitable ‘Chocolate
Thunder,' he was most proud of his role and responsibility as a husband and
father. We ask that the public please respect our privacy as we grieve his
loss.”
Sixers CEO Scott O'Neil, also issued a statement:
“The Sixers family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of an absolute
legend, Darryl Dawkins. We've lost a dear friend and an iconic figure, both
on and off the court. We remember fondly not only his thunderous dunks, but
more importantly his powerful presence and personality. Simply put, Darryl
Dawkins was beloved—by his family, friends, former teammates and his fans
all over the globe. His endearing charm, infectious smile and unparalleled
sense of humor will be sorely missed. ‘Chocolate Thunder' will always have a
special place in our hearts. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
Dawkins played for four teams during his 14-year NBA career, making a name
for himself with backboard-shattering dunks and a larger-than-life
personality. Most recently, Dawkins was coaching basketball at Lehigh Carbon
Community College, but he has always stayed close to the NBA, acting as an
ambassador for the game and appearing at league events.
The legend of Dawkins, who averaged 12 points and 6.1 points for the Sixers,
Nets, Jazz and Pistons, took off when he became a backboard-wrecking machine
in the mid-70s.
Another all-time Dawkins memory came in the 1977 NBA Finals, playing for the
Sixers vs. the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers. During the second
quarter of Game 2, a fight broke out -- highlighted by Dawkins squaring off
with notorious ABA and NBA enforcer Maurice Lucas. The Sixers, led by stars
Julius Erving and George McGinnis, took a 2-0 lead in those Finals before the
Blazers swept four straight for Portland's only NBA title
Because of his gregarious nature, Dawkins was a fan favorite. He also was a
physical presence who was effective, registering career highs of 16.8 ppg
(1983-84 with the Nets) and 8.7 rpg (1979-80 with the Sixers), despite never
really living up to being selected No. 5 overall in the 1975 NBA Draft.
In a 1988 article for Sports Illustrated, Dave Wohl summarized Dawkins'
career and eye-popping athleticism like this:
"Most of us will judge him solely on what he could have been in the beginning
or what he was when his career ended. Too many will be blinded by the flashes
of brilliance that never materialized into consistent greatness. They will
overlook much of Dawkins's career. No, it was not great. But it was solid.
Perhaps he could have been more if he had had the inclination. There were
times when he teased us with a hint of how he could dominate a game. And we
went home in awe and yet sad because we knew of no spell to make it happen
more frequently. But few players could make us feel that way even once."
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前76人球星Darryl Dawkins
今天死於心臟病享年58歲
Dawkins曾效力於四支球隊
生涯平均12分6.1籃板
Dawkins以灌籃聞名
深受球迷喜愛
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