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Darryl Dawkins was a basketball player, basketball coach and restaurateur, born on January 11, 1957 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Darryl Dawkins died on August 27, 2015 at the age of 58. Education on record includes Maynard Evans High School. The listed height was 211 cm.
My Take
Darryl Dawkins won me over instantly with one detail: he shattered two backboards with his dunks in 1979 and forced the NBA to redesign its rims with breakaway hardware. That's not just a highlight, that's a man who literally rewrote the rules of the game. At 211 cm and entering the pros essentially straight out of high school, he played with a ferocity I can only imagine. What I love is the contrast, the same player who broke glass later coached and ran a restaurant. Losing him at 58 in 2015 felt far too soon, and I salute a man who moved an era through sheer force.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Darryl Dawkins
- Name (Japanese)
- ダリル・ドーキンス
- Reading
- だりる・どーきんす
- Born
- January 11, 1957 – August 27, 2015
- Origin
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Height
- 211 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach / restaurateur
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Maynard Evans High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Darryl Dawkins born?
Darryl Dawkins was born on January 11, 1957.
When did Darryl Dawkins die?
Darryl Dawkins died on August 27, 2015, aged 58.
Where was Darryl Dawkins from?
Darryl Dawkins was from Orlando, Florida, United States.
What did Darryl Dawkins do?
Darryl Dawkins worked as basketball player, basketball coach, restaurateur.
How tall was Darryl Dawkins?
Darryl Dawkins was 211 cm tall.
Which high school did Darryl Dawkins attend?
Darryl Dawkins attended Maynard Evans High School.
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