Darryl Dawkins, the glass shattering former NBA player has passed away at age 58, according to WFMZ.
Dawkins played 15-years in the league for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons and the Utah Jazz.
Dawkins was best known for his tremendous dunks that he gave colorful names, such as "The Chocolate-Thunder-Flying, Robinzine-Crying, Teeth-Shaking, Glass-Breaking, Rump-Roasting, Bun-Toasting, Wham-Bam, Glass-Breaker-I-Am-Jam."
In 1979, Dawkins shattered two glass backboards with powerful dunks.
His nickname, "Chocolate Thunder," was given to him by Stevie Wonder near the end of his career.
The cause of his death is not known at this time.
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