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College basketball player shatters backboard with dunk
A freshman basketball player at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma shattered the backboard with a powerful dunk during a game against John Brown University, halting the match and earning a spot on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10.
Darryl Dawkins, whose backboard-shattering dunks earned him the moniker "Chocolate Thunder" and helped pave the way for breakaway rims, has died. He was 58. The Lehigh County, Pennsylvania coroner's office said Dawkins died Thursday morning at a hospital.
It may not have quite counted, but Shaq showcased some skill with his off-the-backboard dunk from a free-throw during the 06 All-Star game!
The NBA All-Star slam dunk and 3-point contests again offered clear winners and losers. Here are the best and worst from Saturday: