Sampson belonged to the high school class of 1979, which included NBA high flyers like Dominique Wilkins and James Worthy, so ...

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 ...

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

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!