Darryl Dawkins, known for his thunderous dunks and flamboyant nickname, has died.
The Lehigh County Coroner's Office confirmed that Dawkins died today. Following his professional playing career, Dawkins made his home in the Lehigh Valley.
The 58-year-old made history in 1975, when he became the first player ever drafted directly from high school to the NBA. The Orlando native played 15 seasons in the NBA, spending the majority of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets.
