Darryl Dawkins of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game.
Dawkins drives for layupv Hawks
East Rutherford, NJ - 1983: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the New Jersey Nets drives to the basket for a layup during the 1983 NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Brendan Byrn Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2002 (Photo by Bruce Bennett/ NBAE/ Getty Images)
Dawkins poses for a portrait
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - 1984: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the New Jersey Nets poses for a portrait after a 1984 NBA games at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2002 (Photo by Noren Trotman/NBAE/Getty Images)
76ers v Nets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - 1983: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the New Jersey Nets goes up for a rebound against his former teammates the Philadelphia 76ers during an NBA game in 1983 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1983 NBAE (Photo by Jim Cummins/NBAE via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - 1975: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during a 1975 NBA game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1975 NBAE (Photo by Robert Lewis/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Darryl Dawkins
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Utah Jazz
PHILADELPHIA - 1983: Rich Kelley #53 of the Utah Jazz shoots against Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1983 NBAE (Photo by NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)
NBA basketball legend Darryl Dawkins at
NBA basketball legend Darryl Dawkins at a promotional event for the 17 October NBA exhibition match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic that will be played in Shanghai, 15 October 2007. With the establishment of it's new enterprise NBA China, the NBA has set its sights on cashing in on the fan-crazed domestic league that has already produced stars such as Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian. Besides beaming live games on 51 Chinese television networks and producing its own weekly basketball show, the NBA boasts lucrative advertising partnerships in China with 20 leading global brands. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
BOSTON - 1982: Robert Parish #00 of the Boston Celtics defends against Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers during an NBA game played in 1982 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
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New Jersey Nets vs. Boston Celtics
BOSTON - 1984: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics makes a move against Darryl Dawkins #53 of the New Jersey Nets during a game played in 1984 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
BOSTON - 1982: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks against the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1982 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
BOSTON - 1982: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks with Robert Parish #00 of the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1982 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
BOSTON - 1980: Steve Mix #50 and Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers team up for a rebound during a game against the Boston Celtics played in 1980 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1980 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
BOSTON - 1981: Robert Parish #00 of the Boston Celtics tries to get open against Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game played in 1981 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1981 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
Portland Trailblazers vs. Detroit Pistons
PORTLAND, OR - 1988: Darryl Dawkins #50 of the Detroit Pistons walks against the Portland Trailblazers at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon circa 1988. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1988NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics
BOSTON, MA - 1977: Darryl Dawkins #53 of the Philadelphia 76ers fights for rebound position during a game played circa 1977 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1977 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
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2008 NBA All-Star Weekend Jam Session
NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 16: NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins at the Spalding Clinic at Jam Session presented by Adidas during NBA All Star Weekend on February 16, 2008 in New Orleans, Loiusiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Chris Ivey/NBAE via Getty Images)
2007 NBA China Games - Off Court Events
MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 19: NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins high-fives a resident of the Evangelize China Fellowship Orphanage during a NBA Cares event and basketball clinic as part of the 2007 NBA China Games on October 19, 2007 at in the principality of Macao, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
2007 NBA China Games - Off Court Events
SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15: (L-R) NBA Legends Darryl Dawkins, George Gervin and Rick Barry share a moment during the official opening ceremony for the 2007 NBA China Games on October 15, 2007 at Tai Ting Lake in the Xin Tian Di area of Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
New Jersey Nets v Toronto Raptors, Game 1
TORONTO - APRIL 21: NBA Legend Bill Russell (L-R) sits courtside with Toronto Raptors VP and Assistant GM Maurizio Gherardini and another NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins before the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2007 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
NBA Europe Live Madrid Announcement
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NBA China Games - New Jersey Nets v Houston Rockets
BEIJING - OCTOBER 13: Terrence Williams #1 of the New Jersey Nets shakes hands with former basketball player Darryl Dawkins before the game against the Houston Rockets during on October 13, 2010 at the Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
2011 NBA All Star Jam Session
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 18: NBA Legends Dominique Wilkins (L) and Darryl Dawkins (R) speak to several morning televisions programs about the upcoming Sprite Slam Dunk contest, on Center Court during Jam Session presented by Adidas to take place during All Star Weekend on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Jack Arent/NBAE via Getty Images)
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NBA Cares Special Olympics Clinic
NEW ROCHELLE, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins (L) participates in the NBA Cares Special Olympic's Clinic on September 25, 2010 at Iona Preparatory High School in New Rochelle, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
2014 NBA All-Star Relay
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 2: NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins runs his leg in the 2014 NBA All-Star Relay during the TCS NYC Marathon on November 2, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
NBA House - Moynihan Station 2015
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins is introduced during the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown at NBA House at Moynihan Station during the 2015 NBA All-Star on February 11, 2015 in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
Autism Speaks Tip-off For A Cure 2015
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Former NBA Player Darryl Dawkins attends the Autism Speaks Tip-off For A Cure 2015 on March 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Autism Speaks)
Autism Speaks Tip-off For A Cure 2015
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Brooklyn Nets Child Announcer, Prince Malachi (L) and former NBA player, Darryl Dawkins attend the Autism Speaks Tip-off For A Cure 2015 on March 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Autism Speaks)
2014 NBA All-Star Game
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins watches the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
