Chocolate Thunder: The Uncensored Life and Time of Darryl Dawkins

As a 14-year old I was surprised that there was as much corruption in the 70's and 80's as there is now. I was always told that all they did was play ball and do their job. Now, I know that's not true. The Darryl Dawkins Autobiography was very interesting and appalling. It seems like he exaggerated a lot but the stories of childhood and manhood were very funny even though it seemed more like fiction. Once you start reading you won't be able to put it down.I reccomend it.

Chocolate Thunder is a light hearted bio on the fast and wild times of Darryl Dawkins. Whereas Darryl's bio is fairly comprehensive, one most surely understand who this is comming from. Darryl certainly was not the most disciplined player on the Earth or even Lovetron. In other words, I question some of the motives and biases of Mr. Dawkins.Nonetheless, the read is very entertaining if a bit crass in spots. I love reading about his dunking exploits. Its interesting how such a wild and crazy basketball player like Darryl Dawkins eventually became a respected coach in the USBL and the IBA. I guess Darryl Dawkins has mellowed a bit with age.Nonetheless, this is strong on entertainment value.

I just wanted to say that I have read this book in one day thought it was great. If you ever get to meet Darryl how he and Charley have written the book is how Darryl is in person. Darryl was honest about all the crazy things he did in the past and were he is heading for the future. IT is really great to read how a person truly grows up after the age 18 and really does not hit adulthood until later in life. Great book and Great Read.

This tell-all biography is completely factual and brutally honest. Dawkins holds back on nothing and captivates the reader while telling about sex, drugs and racism in the NBA during his career. It's a very fast and easy read. I highly reccomend it (great for the beach !!)

This book proves that there was and is a lot more to Darryl Dawkins than just smashing backboards. His candid account of life in the NBA of the 70s and 80s, with its drug use, partying, and thinly veiled racism, is sure to raise some eyebrows in league headquarters. Darryl does name a few names, but his most shocking stories are about his own excesses. Just as interesting is what Darryl has been up to since he left the NBA, including a brief stint with the Globetrotters, several years playing in Italy, and the beginnings of a coaching career. A fascinating account of a groundbreaking career.