Rest in peace OG. You were one of my favorite players of all time. You were very inspirational to a lot of young players. Thank u for the long talks and great memories. I can't believe that you're gone. But you are in a better place. You were the originator of the dunk. The names you came up with were creative and on point. Prayers go up for the Dawkins family. Rest easy OG. #chocolate thunder

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Aug 27, 2015 at 12:31pm PDT

R.I.P Darryl Dawkins "Chocolate Thunder"

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 27, 2015

Darryl Dawkins was an icon, as a Sixer legend but more as a person. He will be truly missed by all. RIP #ChocolateThunder

— Jahlil Okafor (@JahlilOkafor) August 27, 2015

So sad to hear that my friend, NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins aka "Chocolate Thunder" passed away.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 27, 2015

Rest In Peace Darryl Dawkins aka Chocolate Thunder pic.twitter.com/0FPKTUel6I

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) August 27, 2015

RIP Chocolate Thunder pic.twitter.com/WFFCPqeELk

— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) August 27, 2015