Evans’ bid for FHSAA basketball state title recalls memories of ’75 Darryl Dawkins team
Evans High basketball players may not know much about “Chocolate Thunder” Darryl Dawkins and his legendary NBA dunks. But coach and alum Lonza Morgan has told his team they can make history by ...
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Elvin Hayes on why Darryl Dawkins was overrated: "He was overpublicized because he made up funny rhymes and broke backboards"
Perception is essential in assessing a player's skills, and Elvin Hayes, with a legendary 16-year NBA career under his belt, understands this all too well. In a conversation with SLAM Magazine ...
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"I was a kid in a man's world" - When Darryl Dawkins mused whether entering the NBA out of high school was a mistake
In 1975, Darryl Dawkins made history by becoming the first player to get drafted in the NBA right after high school. He skipped college and went straight to the pros in order to earn enough money ...