Last Thursday, the NBA world mourned the loss of Darryl Dawkins — a former star for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets who was known for his imposing physique, earth-shattering dunks and larger than life personality. At the age of 58, Dawkins’ heart attack came far too early for a man who was known for his heart of gold.
As a 90s child, I’ll be perfectly honest: I never got to see Darryl Dawkins play for the Philadelphia 76ers or the New Jersey Nets. My earliest and fondest memories of him growing up came from NBA Street Vol.