Darryle Dawkins famously broke the backboard twice during his NBA career. His first incident occurred on November 13, 1979, while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Kansas City Kings. The second break happened a few weeks later, on December 5, 1979, during a game against the New Jersey Nets. Both events contributed to his reputation as a powerful dunker and led the NBA to adopt breakaway rims to prevent similar occurrences.
Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.