According to a WFMZ report, Philadelphia 76ers legend Darryl Dawkins has passed away at the age of 58. Cause of death is unknown or has not yet been released, though it has been noted that he had a medical emergency early this morning. Dawkins played 14 seasons of NBA basketball from 1975-89, predominantly for the Sixers and New Jersey Nets. After his playing career ended, he settled down in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.
In 1977, Dawkins was involved in one of the most memorable moments in Portland Trail Blazers history. He and Maurice Lucas (also deceased) came to blows in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.