Darryl Dawkins... 6'11'', 250+ lbs, tremendous overall athlete with long arms and built like a tank, most likely the GOAT dunking center, and he had skill too, could hit his FT's, connected on jumpers, could take it down low... And you can definitely say that it is better to just be a cool, nice person - like Darryl - than an ultra-agressive, psychotic competitor. RIP to such a charismatic, gentle individual. It was very nice to hear Bobby Jones and World B Free.
Philadelphia 76ers fan growing up in Indiana as a kid.. Darryl Dawkins was a favorite, along with Dr J, Bobby Jones and Lloyd Free. I feel the 76ers were ready to win the NBA Championship with Darryl Dawkins after several great runs in 1977, 1980, 1981 and 1982. They had the best record in the NBA I believe from 1977 - 1983. The Sixers did not need Moses Malone to win the NBA Championship in 1983. That always bothered me. I was too young to understand Philadelphia may have had bad owners. The ones that didn't believe Andrew Toney truly had foot problems. Darryl Dawkins had a great shooting touch, made his free throws, blocked shots, rebounded, was a good passer and got the crowd and team going with hard dunks. He held the ball like a grapefruit. In 1982 I believe the 76ers were the only team to have three players with 100 block shots - Darryl Dawkins, Dr J and Caldwell Jones. It is so cool to learn that Bobby Jones and Darryl Dawkins were good friends. I could imagine him and Lloyd Free being friends because they were cool on the court with their style. I could listen to Bobby Jones' stories all day. Stand Up For The Sixers
Darryl was a great teacher, mentor, and friend. My entire basketball career was based on his excellent coaching skills. I can truly say, "he helped me to play hard and love the sport"! We are confident that his legacy will live on forever!!!! With much love!
Darryl was a super nice person, met him abroad at a Burger King joint 30 years ago - he was larger than life and just a super kind and gentle individual!
The Sixers couldn't have gotten two more different people then World (original name Lloyd) B. Free and Bobby Jones. One with flair and confidence that would certainly allow him to fit into today's game and the other the most selfless and humble player that could probably outplay 99% of the league today, but wouldn't fit in an NBA that is all about promoting self. It says a lot of DD that he was so beloved by such divergent personalities.
Vamos eleger os melhores jogadores da NBA que faziam a melhor jogada DUNK? Darryl Dawkins; Michael Jordan; Shawn Kemp; Dominique Wilkins; Julius Erving eVince Carter! Esses seis jogadores são os melhores de todos os tempos na jogada dunk.
No one dunks like Dawkins. The authority, power, and strength in his dunks will NEVER be duplicated! A true GENTLEMAN of the NBA
Darryl Dawkins... 6'11'', 250+ lbs, tremendous overall athlete with long arms and built like a tank, most likely the GOAT dunking center, and he had skill too, could hit his FT's, connected on jumpers, could take it down low... And you can definitely say that it is better to just be a cool, nice person - like Darryl - than an ultra-agressive, psychotic competitor. RIP to such a charismatic, gentle individual. It was very nice to hear Bobby Jones and World B Free.
or World B FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
BasketballJones48021 They are nice people as well like Wilt Chamberlain why do nice Centers get feared under the rim.
i watched him practice in 1978 at F & M , he was a gift
Philadelphia 76ers fan growing up in Indiana as a kid.. Darryl Dawkins was a favorite, along with Dr J, Bobby Jones and Lloyd Free. I feel the 76ers were ready to win the NBA Championship with Darryl Dawkins after several great runs in 1977, 1980, 1981 and 1982. They had the best record in the NBA I believe from 1977 - 1983. The Sixers did not need Moses Malone to win the NBA Championship in 1983. That always bothered me. I was too young to understand Philadelphia may have had bad owners. The ones that didn't believe Andrew Toney truly had foot problems. Darryl Dawkins had a great shooting touch, made his free throws, blocked shots, rebounded, was a good passer and got the crowd and team going with hard dunks. He held the ball like a grapefruit. In 1982 I believe the 76ers were the only team to have three players with 100 block shots - Darryl Dawkins, Dr J and Caldwell Jones. It is so cool to learn that Bobby Jones and Darryl Dawkins were good friends. I could imagine him and Lloyd Free being friends because they were cool on the court with their style. I could listen to Bobby Jones' stories all day. Stand Up For The Sixers
The greatest physical talent of any pro athlete ever. Never lived up to his potential but still so much fun to watch. RIP Squawkin Dawkins.
just what was his potential, facts and not your opinion?
Darryl was a great teacher, mentor, and friend. My entire basketball career was based on his excellent coaching skills. I can truly say, "he helped me to play hard and love the sport"! We are confident that his legacy will live on forever!!!! With much love!
Loved his left handed dunks!!!
Darryl was a super nice person, met him abroad at a Burger King joint 30 years ago - he was larger than life and just a super kind and gentle individual!
Retire he's number cause guy deserves it! Greatest dunker and greatest human to ever live.
thank you darryl about all fun having watching you with sixers
Can you imagine Darryl Dawkins and Shawn Kemp in the same starting lineup?
The Sixers couldn't have gotten two more different people then World (original name Lloyd) B. Free and Bobby Jones. One with flair and confidence that would certainly allow him to fit into today's game and the other the most selfless and humble player that could probably outplay 99% of the league today, but wouldn't fit in an NBA that is all about promoting self. It says a lot of DD that he was so beloved by such divergent personalities.
They talk about best dunkers and Big D never gets mentioned?
It ain't right!👍🔨💪🏀
Good point
Vamos eleger os melhores jogadores da NBA que faziam a melhor jogada DUNK? Darryl Dawkins; Michael Jordan; Shawn Kemp; Dominique Wilkins; Julius Erving eVince Carter! Esses seis jogadores são os melhores de todos os tempos na jogada dunk.
he would've been a great globetrotter with his personality
He was a Globetrotter.
DD! MISS U ALWAYS LOVE
The best dunk match up would have been Shaq vs Dawkins!
twice i remember broke the glass
by the look of it, Bobby Jones more ... DD
Would have busted Shaq up no. 💩
HE Makes HIS Free Throws.