Sports world reacts to the death of former NBA star Darryl Dawkins
NBA legend Darryl Dawkins, who was known for his incredible dunks and eccentric style, died Thursday at the age of 58. The sports world immediately took to Twitter to share their thoughts about "Chocolate Thunder."
RIP Chocolate Thunder pic.twitter.com/WFFCPqeELk
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) August 27, 2015
Condolences to the family of Darryl Dawkins, a great man! Your smile personality and energy will truly be missed!!!
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) August 27, 2015
Rest in peace OG. You were one of my favorite players of all time. You were very inspirational to a… https://t.co/IlJAlcDX3R
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) August 27, 2015
Gone Too Soon... #ChocolateThunder pic.twitter.com/kL4jgfy4NA
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2015
R.I.P to Orlando florida's own "Chocolate Thunder" Darryl Dawkins. You will be missed my friend. You paved ... http://t.co/NXoiej1nDP
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) August 27, 2015
Damn RIP #DarrylDawkins aka Chocolate Thunder 🙏🏾🙏🏾🏀 😔
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) August 27, 2015
R.I.P Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins.....A Good Friend, Mentor, n Legend. 🙏🏾 #GoneToSoon https://t.co/jCofQGWO0f
— Jason Thompson (@jtthekid) August 27, 2015
Saddened to hear the news about @Thunderdunk53... RIP. An @NBA legend and great guy gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/1HEAzX7PdR
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) August 27, 2015
RIP..... Darryl Dawkins #lostanothergreat #tooearly
— Marshall Faulk (@marshallfaulk) August 27, 2015
I can't believe the news about my friend Darryl Dawkins. A fun spirited, loving and family man I hope you rest easy. Praying for your family
— Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (@MuggsyBogues) August 27, 2015
RIP NBA legend Darryl Dawkins
— Quincy Miller (@qmillertime) August 27, 2015
Sad day. We lost Darryl Dawkins today. #NBAFamily #Pioneer pic.twitter.com/1EPQRijjcH
— Mateen Cleaves (@Mateen_Cleaves) August 27, 2015
One time for "Chocolate Thunder." RIP to a legend! https://t.co/MpC5GUdafr pic.twitter.com/XMmFIq0lqi
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) August 27, 2015
Sad to hear my dear friend NBA great Darryl Dawkins has passed away. One of da coolest dudes in the world. RIP my brother.#ChocolateThunder
— Olden Polynice (@OldenPolynice1) August 27, 2015