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 ...

Darryl Dawkins was once summoned in the Philadelphia 76ers' locker room to meet a celebrity who wanted to meet the man known for dunking with backboard-breaking force. The guest was Grammy Award ...

Shaquille O'Neal was just an incoming NBA rookie when he first shattered a backboard as a member of the Orlando Magic. It was during a friendly game with sportscaster Ahmad Rashad for NBA Inside Stuff ...

The stories and lore surrounding NBA G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan could be told for days on end – from his cut-throat performances in the NBA Finals to his dominance on an international stage with USA’s ...

Take a look back at Jason Richardson throwing down a through-the-legs dunk off the backboard during the 2004 NBA Dunk Contest!

Michigan State basketball star Coen Carr shattered a backboard during a pickup game at Paideia School in Atlanta. Carr's dunking prowess continues to impress teammates and fans. He aims to become a ...