THE NEXT TIME YOU HEAR THUNDER, IT'LL BE DAWKINS DUNKING AND SHATTERING ANOTHER BACKBOARD IN HEAVEN !!!
@cd6xc
5 жыл бұрын
He dunked with his back to the basket against FREAKING BILL WALTON. It's kinda of terrifying, even. What a player and character, so sad he passed away too soon.
@airkuna
3 жыл бұрын
He died?? When why???!!! :O
@cd6xc
3 жыл бұрын
@@airkuna Heart attack in 2015, He was only 58. So sad.
@sundromos9456
2 жыл бұрын
He had a great deal of success in his life, both as a professional athlete and as a family man. Glad to see people still giving him recognition so long after his playing career ended.
@jimvick8397
2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen that one before... nasty...
@strongvaughn
Ай бұрын
My dad told me about this guy. He would make Draymond Green cry
@mattmaceo
8 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how he tried to murder the rim each time he dunked. R.I.P. Chocolate Thunder
@jameslee1062
4 жыл бұрын
I always felt embarrassed for the guys that got stuck underneath and just leaned out-of-the-way and covered their heads. Damn shameful. 😊
@classic-kool
2 жыл бұрын
After he retired, he worked with kids at a local gym in Old Bridge NJ with very little fanfare... Always said "What's Up??" with a big smile... Great guy! RIP.
@micmic612
5 жыл бұрын
Man how I loved watching those games. Dr J , Moses Malone, Bobby Jones, Moe Cheeks. And the man started naming his dunks, Chocolate Thunder Darryl Dawkins my favorite 6er's. R. I. P. DD.
@MTingyy
8 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace big fella..
@Junkay2
8 жыл бұрын
If there was a Slam Dunk Hall of Fame, "Chocolate Thunder" would be on the first ballot. I am saddened that he has left this world through a relatively early death.
@rayjr62
8 жыл бұрын
+Chauntel Bland God Bless Darryl. R.I.P.. I bet him and Maurice Lucas are hanging out, having a ball.
@jimmyt9446
3 жыл бұрын
Unlike O Neal who hanged with all his weight on the board in order to break it on purpore , Darryl Dawkins used pure strength and explosion to do it. Such an impressive player
@dbboykid10
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah ok I love Darryl but Shaq would treat him like a ragdoll in his prime, we probably won't ever see a player that large move with such speed (in his prime in Orlando before he got lazy in LA)
@birmingham0613
2 ай бұрын
@@dbboykid10 Yeah,BS.Shaq was an unskilled oaf on the court.
@lukephillips770
Ай бұрын
You didn’t see Chocolate Thunder. He would be around 270 and dunk on Shaq
@wetagua
8 жыл бұрын
True legend! One of the best Dunkers in NBA history. The man was ridiculous, he straight up changed how NBA hoops are made. Rip chocolate thunder.
@soulfulman1971
8 жыл бұрын
Before there was Shaq, there was Darryl Dawkins.
@garyaugustus1009
3 жыл бұрын
Daddy Dawk...
@the6footplustree75
3 жыл бұрын
Before Dawkins, there was the Big Dipper
@JimmyButlersdreads
2 жыл бұрын
Before Blake Griffin, you mean
@lloydkline1518
2 жыл бұрын
Darral dunklin nice postup moves around the basket
@ParticularSky413
Жыл бұрын
Shaq was never a crazy dunker just a dominant one. Dawkins would do windmills while dunking on people Shaq would just back you down and two hand dunk
@pierino104
8 жыл бұрын
RIP from Turin, Italy. We all loved him during his years in Italy.
@massimocernecca2864
4 жыл бұрын
Ce lo ricordiamo pure a Trieste ✌
@tbr2109
8 жыл бұрын
I hope they have strong backboards up there in heaven.
@mikeb.6502
8 жыл бұрын
Well said, brother, well said. Can you imagine this one-on-one match up in Heaven...Samson vs "Chocolate Thunder".
@rds9201
8 жыл бұрын
He's shooting hoops in hell.
@theeteetop
8 жыл бұрын
Stay classy.
@elistewart3170
8 жыл бұрын
+Rd S Fuck off
@soulfulman1971
8 жыл бұрын
If you here that loud thunder, that would be Darryl Dawkins breaking another backboard.
@surfshack2
4 жыл бұрын
Dawkins was incredible. One of the greatest dunkers of all time. Unbelievable power and strength and athleticism. If only he put more effort into rebounding and scoring, who knows he could've been a hall of famer. He had all the talent and ability. Pretty amazing he went straight into the NBA outta high school. Still it always seemed as if he never played to his ability. Regardless of all that, he was a beautiful person and always seemed to be having' fun playing. You can't beat that. Thanks for all the memories RIP Daryl, Mr. Chocolate Thunder from the Planet Lovetron! In Yo Face Disgrace!
@po3jet
10 жыл бұрын
GREAT ATHLETE AND EVEN BETTER PERSONALITY...WHAT A CHARACTER
@no40acresandamuleforyou.47
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated players on history.
@28ernieb
8 жыл бұрын
Darryl Dawkins gave ALL basketball fans incredible memories that will last for generations. R.I.P. " CHOCOLATE THUNDER! "
@makaylas7812
8 жыл бұрын
rip. so sad to see you go bro. I was fortunate enough to meet you at the basketball hall of fame a few years back, I'll never forget that day you were so amazing and nice
@JAWrightonline
9 жыл бұрын
Number 4 should be Number 1!!! "Chocolate Thunder flyin', Robinzine cryin', teeth shakin', glass breakin', rump roastin', bun toastin', wham, ham, glass breaker I am jam!!!"--Darryl Dawkins
@pierovittori1076
4 жыл бұрын
do you know which one was the Go-rilla dunk? just curious We had him play here in my town for 2 years. Guy was 38 and used to dunk over anyone at any time. He set several all time record seasons in Italian league for 2pt shooting %. If memory is not failing he had a 78% 2pt shot season. At 18ppg. Simply unstoppable - edit - memory failed. Just checked: 1992-93 season 82,2% 2pt shooting @ 17,8 ppg; 1993-94 season 85,5% @ 19,5 ppg. Insane.
@williammacdonald6266
8 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorites. What a show he could put on.
@Dom2K
8 жыл бұрын
he will be missed.
@RIKKO.CASEMO
3 жыл бұрын
Wdym
@babatunde8463
3 жыл бұрын
@@RIKKO.CASEMO he’s dead
@jakefleming2528
3 жыл бұрын
@@babatunde8463 i met him 2 years before his passing, he was incredibly kind.
@lewismitchell9740
3 жыл бұрын
@@RIKKO.CASEMO . TX
@todrickwilliams7082
3 жыл бұрын
He returned to lovetron!!
@jjcnyc6313
3 жыл бұрын
The most electrifying, power dunker there ever was or will be. You showed 20, he had 2000. I had the privilege of watching him almost every nite with the NJ Nets. Dunked on everyone & anyone at anytime.
@thespy7795
8 жыл бұрын
I remember the Get out of my waying, game delayin, backboard swayin, dunk!
@joethomassheffield2700
10 жыл бұрын
We imitated Daryl Dawkins a.k.a. "Chocolate Thunder & Julius Erving a.k.a. "Dr J" in the playgrounds everyday.. great memories on the asphault court at Carver Park on Cook St in Tullahoma, TN!
@Olmazey57
5 жыл бұрын
same here..they even called me "baby dawkins" lol
@jesserothbeind950
8 жыл бұрын
Gone too soon thx for all the great memories. RIP big fella!!!
@MrBruinman86
8 жыл бұрын
Celtics fan here. Sorry to see him go. Always liked him. RIP.
@BasketballJones48021
10 жыл бұрын
Greatest dunking center in NBA history.
@lukavujosevic603
9 жыл бұрын
What about Shawn Kemp?
@BasketballJones48021
9 жыл бұрын
luka vujosevic Power Forward
@notoriousfinn6635
9 жыл бұрын
Kemp is up there but Dawkins was before Kemps time so there both in top 10
@1990758
6 жыл бұрын
BasketballJones48021 today's players don't even dunk like that anymore they throw it in and I call it a dunk or they just drop it in
@BasketballJones48021
6 жыл бұрын
@Zach Altif Shaq is close but I’d put Dawkins a bit above, in terms of overall dunking.
@MrAntiSellOut
8 жыл бұрын
Chocolate Thunder. Gone but never forgotten.
@billbright100
3 жыл бұрын
That left dunk over Bill Walton was insane! Great stuff he is top 10 greatest dunker of all time.
@krakenwoodworxkennedy9954
6 жыл бұрын
So much fun to watch growing up in the early 80's. He seemed like a really nice guy as well. Always laughing and joking around.
@suttonsplash14
6 жыл бұрын
still the best dunker Ive ever seen. #7 is insane. RIP Choco Thunder
@VICTOR-py7hn
5 жыл бұрын
Chocolate Thunder was a man before his time. Pure Entertainment!
@matteomonti9525
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. and thank you for bringing great Basketball to Forli', Italy! Legend!
@travistovey3736
8 жыл бұрын
RIP. A legendary player a very nice guy and great character as well. Btw, He got really big hands like Dr. J. MJ and Wilt.
@deekaymusiclover2481
Жыл бұрын
His left handed dunks were SWEET!
@kingmessiah2234
8 жыл бұрын
wow. the last 3 drunks. my jaw dropped
@johntheprofessional5039
8 жыл бұрын
It was clear, when Dawkins made up his mind to score... NO one could stop him. Very few players can decide when they're going to score, and how they want to do it. Rarity!
@greatwhitesufi
8 жыл бұрын
+king Messiah #7 for me, especially.
@prince_sach50
5 жыл бұрын
*dunks foo
@vernpascal1531
8 жыл бұрын
He was the best, and most exiting dunker ever in traffic! I don't think People can'really appreciate when you are young, way back before we hadn't seen thousands of incredible dunks in games and on youtube, in the late seventies... how much it meant.
@victorbrown1234
3 ай бұрын
RIP big brother thanks for all the memories. The best game dunker of all times.
@L4dude5
12 жыл бұрын
what a beast, one of the best dunkers i have ever seen
@DeeNice681
8 жыл бұрын
Best in game dunking center ever, R.I.P. To Chocolate Thunder!
@sundromos9456
2 жыл бұрын
Saw him in high school when his team came over to St. Petersburg. The entire arena was just buzzing, his reputation was already so great.To this day, I still don't think I've seen a big man (6'11" or above) this athletic combined with such explosive strength. Shaq was just not as quick and mobile as Darryl. He was like Shaq and Shawn Kemp in one body. At times, he seemed like he was absolutely trying to murder the hoop, like it was payback for some grievance.
@malibu4464
Жыл бұрын
Unbelieveable talent. Greatest i've ever seen. Must have been something in high school. I saw him play twice with Philly.
@malibu4464
5 жыл бұрын
Squawkin Dawkins! Saw him play twice, a man among boys. Greatest physical talent i've ever seen. If only he could have lived up to his potential. Still could put on a show when he was interested. Now he's up in heaven "tuning people up" as he use to say. :-)
@aleksthegreat4130
5 ай бұрын
Number 10 is definitely underrated dunk,better than number 6,Darryl Dawkins was great center,remember him playing in Europe.
@oleskool61
3 жыл бұрын
I was a hugh fan of the 76er's before I became a Lakers fan. DAWKINS would post that big body down low and damn near drag the ball across the floor and then come up with a power dunk. Man he was strong. RIP Big Daddy D.
@gl6996
2 жыл бұрын
What if he had played 2 yrs of college ball? Totally unstoppable
@FiyahMuzik
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P.
@FistNation
11 жыл бұрын
#2 has got to be one of the greatest dunks I ever seen.. Right when I saw it i was like O.O
@bumpymandingo
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. "Chocolate Thunder" has gone back to planet "LoveTron".
@bladerunnergonzalez
3 жыл бұрын
I saw him playing in Tracer Phillips Milan against Estudiantes Madrid in European championship during his last years playing... FANTASTIC DARRYL DAWKINS!!!!!! 💕💕😢😢
@Panthro22
8 жыл бұрын
The Original SHAQ!!! Double D......Darryl Dawkins....."Chocolate Thunder"! You will really be missed big man! RIP!
@geraldocesarrodrigues8285
7 жыл бұрын
Darryl Dawkins, Dominique Willkins, Shawn Kemp e o melhor de todos em todos os tempos, Michael Jordan: Show, espetáculo. Amazing!
@knoxharrington666
5 ай бұрын
...and Vince
@geraldocesarrodrigues8285
5 ай бұрын
@@knoxharrington666 . Yés! Vince Carter; Darryl Dawkins; Dominique Wilkins; Shawn Kemp e Michael "Air" Jordan 23!
@LizMichellePrim1993
5 жыл бұрын
the # 4 and #3 dunk were insane😮. One of the best dunkers of all time 💪.
@lwmson
5 жыл бұрын
Great raw talent, but I always maintained, and still do, that he should have played at least two years in college. if he did, he could have vastly developed his skills and would have become an NBA all-pro and a HOF player.
@sundromos9456
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. But the financial difficulties of his family removed that option from the equation.
@lwmson
Жыл бұрын
@@sundromos9456 True. IDK. He said himself once when asked if he ever regretted not going to college, "Not at all. I could have went to college, turned sour, and would have wound up with nothing at all," and he was right. And as he said before he died, "I may not ever make to the hall of fame, but I played 15 seasons in the NBA and five years of pro ball in Italy, so I must have done something right."
@malibu4464
Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine a few years at UCLA being coached up? He would have been a monster.
@1fatbiker
8 жыл бұрын
RIP one of my favorites old schoolllllll
@jordanjordan5630
8 жыл бұрын
One of the best danker in basketball history. Also one of the most memorable player. And rimbraker of course. RIP
@abrahammitchell5599
Жыл бұрын
Still to this day I remember
@michaelrogers3331
8 жыл бұрын
D. D. from Love Tron...R.I.P Double D. I'll wear his Jersey and treasure the time we spent at the vfw hall in vineland..you had to be there.
@dietrichwilliams2913
3 жыл бұрын
Darryl we miss these day's!, you where one of a kind brother!!!
@marcroig3790
8 жыл бұрын
chocolate thunder rest in peace! a truly great funkadelic player we never forget you!
@lisahoward1754
8 жыл бұрын
take your rest 'Chocolate Thunder' you will be miss
@rick188888
25 күн бұрын
One of the best dunkers of all time!
@affiliatestud
8 жыл бұрын
#5 coulda been #1 - nice stuff...rip chocolate thunder
@muratseyification
11 жыл бұрын
definitely facinating
@stevenyoung6364
5 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace, Big Man.You were awesome&will be very missed-God Bless!
@tgpbegleri
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Chocolate Thunder
@master-kq3nw
6 жыл бұрын
one of the best dunker ever
@THESNEAKERADDICT
8 жыл бұрын
RIP
@charleybarley914
Жыл бұрын
A Sixers fast break with the Doc on one wing, Bobby Jones on the other and Choc Thunder trailing was a sight to behold.
@bigt5699
3 жыл бұрын
He was a baaaad man ! Those left handed jams were filthy
@exclusiveme89
8 жыл бұрын
I was talking 2 my family, a few days ago. About Darryl Dawkins aka Chocalate Thunder. And 2 hear him passing. Is heart felt. His familly is in my prayers. And he will not be 4 gotting!!!!!
@CNVRSKDAJW
8 жыл бұрын
*Biggest Personalities Ever*...maybe a lil Immature (but he was straight out of High School) to Fame and Fortune! With a Boatload of Talent, *Force*, Sweet Jumper, *Power Dunker* and a *Legend*!...as I kid, I copied: The *One Hand Rebound* (On the Trampoline) the 2-Handed (take it behind your head) *RIM-ROCKA* *RIP DARRYL DAWKINS*...*I LOVE YOU, MAN*
@therealoinjman
5 жыл бұрын
Had a really nice style with his Monster dunks.
@Arcadeus
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P
@daveruegg6769
8 жыл бұрын
The NBA lost a great one today... he brought such a unique blend of talent, size, athleticism and RAW POWER to the fame, not to mention his truly one of a kind personality. He had over 30 names for his dunk- like the spine chilla- thrilla, the thank you ma'am wham bam I am jam, the funk from yo mommas trunk... awesome dunk highlights way ahead of his time... Def going to play as him in NBA 2k tonite
@58dhart
8 жыл бұрын
Damn Darryl. I don't think folks realize just how funky you were!! You definitely got yours Big Fella'! Madd respect RIP C.T.
@jimkana2351
3 жыл бұрын
A true legend; the first to pass directly from hi-school to NBA; he has been really a 'natural' thunder!
@Shawn-ho6de
8 жыл бұрын
Wish I could have watched you play!! One of the original power players!
@Deucealive75
8 жыл бұрын
4:05 is amazing! Sheer power. RIP Darryl.
@buddymilagro3295
8 жыл бұрын
The very first man to dunk and shatter the backboard in the NBA called his jam "The Chocolate-Thunder-Flying, Robinzine-Crying, Teeth-Shaking, Glass-Breaking, Rump-Roasting, Bun-Toasting, Wham-Bam, Glass-Breaker-I-Am-Jam"... R.I.P Darrell. You will be missed.
@ReneeNme
7 ай бұрын
Darryl was a good friend of mine. He was in high school and I was in junior high. His nickname for me was "Little Buddy". 😁
@raskorak777
10 жыл бұрын
Wow! I didn't know that this guy was such a beast! I have recently read the article about him, because i remember him from Europe - back in 1992 Euroleague semi-finals he played for Philips Milan against my team - Partizan Belgrade and commentator during the whole game talked about Dawkins and that is the essential to stop him in the paint. And we did it, and later we won the title :) It's a pity that a man who played with the legendary Dr. Irving didn't know when it's enough :(
@pgo301
4 жыл бұрын
JEEZ!!! I remember him coming out of high school around Orlando in the mid 70's to the pros. He was the talk of our high school in Bradenton, Florida long before the 76er's got him. The guy exceeded physical expectations and was ferocious on the offensive court. Nobody could stop him, would have liked to see him paired up with a much more offensive play-making guard like John Stockton or Magic!!
@birmingham0613
3 жыл бұрын
Cheeks was as good as either of those guys.
@yourroyalhighness7662
4 жыл бұрын
Humongous strength. Unbelievable.
@malibu4464
5 жыл бұрын
Squawkin Dawkins! What a talent. Never lived up to his potential but it just wasn't meant to be. R.I.P.
@ripgreens1
8 жыл бұрын
Mr. Dawkins changed the game of basketball. Collapsible rims were invented because of him. There was nothing better than watching a Celtics/Sixers game back in the day. RIP Mr. Dawkins.
@pianotnt
6 жыл бұрын
his nickname came from stevie wonder
@kbw.rvwhntr
7 жыл бұрын
Chocolate Thunder was in a class by himself. Rest eternally.
@supertarzan12
6 жыл бұрын
One of my fave power dunkers
@robertbrown1826
3 жыл бұрын
Sir Slam R.I.P. Darryl Dawkins.
@michaelmccullar6638
8 жыл бұрын
greatest dunker ever r.I.p
@kittendkat5100
13 күн бұрын
A big man with both ground clearance and hang time, plus he profiled when he dunked which made them look so pretty.
@taxitalknyc7600
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P., Big D !!!
@rondo4mvp9
8 жыл бұрын
just heard :(. rip to one of my favs
@ericaallispn3079
Жыл бұрын
Most powerful dunking power slam man I've ever seen
@therealoinjman
5 жыл бұрын
Number one is out of this world.
@krlm2280
8 жыл бұрын
Rip to one of the greatest dunkers and big men in history mr Darryl Dawkins the original backboard breaker I remember when shaq first came in the league he was compared to chocolate thunder Dawkins and Magic Johnson are probably the most beloved personalities in basketball history
@jonathanwalls8849
8 жыл бұрын
RIP Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins (1957-2015 ) He will be Missed
@robocat10
5 ай бұрын
I remember that last one. It was the best. Chocolate Thunder would try to dunk you and the ball if you got in his way.
@theraceanalystphdprovingha4119
3 жыл бұрын
To live through what he did...unforgettable icon making stunts
@tyreesims7053
8 жыл бұрын
R.I.P to a great legend Darryl Dawkins :(
@jayweewong
Жыл бұрын
So underrated
@ajax420336
11 жыл бұрын
His dunks ripped holes in the fabric of the universe.
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