Darnell "Dr. Dunk" Hillman (born August 29, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player. Hillman graduated from Hiram W. Johnson High School. The 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) forward played college basketball for the San Jose State Spartans.

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Darnell Hillman is known as one of the most gifted basketball players to ever come out of Sacramento. He was the first grand master of the dunk. At an early age, he had the unique ability of being able to jump higher than anyone else the area has ever seen.

Jul 30, 2020 · Hillman, along with fellow rookie George McGinnis, joined a stacked team that had won the ABA title in 1970 and finished with the league's best record in '71.

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Darnell Hillman Nickname: "Dr. Dunk" Ht. 6-9 Wt. 215 College - San Jose State ABA Teams: Indiana (1971-72 to 1975-76) Born in Sacramento, California, Hillman spent two years in the Army after his sophomore year at San Jose State. Always among ABA leaders in blocked shots.

Darnell Hillman, better known to ABA and NBA fans as “Dr. Dunk,” was well known for his dunking ability, his incredible leap, and great defense. Perhaps what comes to fans’ minds, however, is his...

Darnell Hillman is a basketball player born on August 29, 1949 in Sacramento. His height is six foot eight (2m05 / 6-8). He is a power forward who most recently played for Golden State Warriors in NBA. On November 11, 1977, Darnell Hillman set his career high in points in a NBA game.

Darnell Hillman played 4 seasons for 5 teams, including the Kings and Nuggets. He averaged 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds in 287 regular-season games.

Mar 9, 2017 · The Pacers presented Hillman, a high-flying forward from the team’s championship ABA days, with a trophy commemorating his status as the NBA’s 1977 Slam Dunk Contest winner.