Former Laker Connie Hawkins Has Passed Away at 75

 
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:53 am    Post subject: Former Laker Connie Hawkins Has Passed Away at 75

He was with the Lakers for two seasons 1973-75. He was a hall of famer and very athletic for his time. He was the forerunner to Dr. J. The first two years he played in the ABA from 1967-1969. Go watch some youtube clips. RIP.

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Our condolences to the family and friends of Connie Hawkins.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:59 am    Post subject:

RIP Hawk.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:59 am    Post subject:

Hats off for The Hawk.

Great finisher, all finger rolls and one-handed slams with grace and speed. Not the high-flyer type, but Hawk moved right past most defenders with speed, length and stride and huge mitts. Exciting to watch and maybe not the hardest-working guy on defense. Was shunned early career for quite a while relating to some sort of gambling scandal, can't remember the detail.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:03 am    Post subject:

The Hawk was simply amazing.
The Hawk was a rare breed, a basketball visionary who's exploits were things of legend.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:09 am    Post subject:

SI article: https://www.si.com/nba/2017/10/07/connie-hawkins-death-nba-hall-fame
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:14 pm    Post subject:

RIP Hawk... Held that ball in his giant hands like a peach, really entertaining a real smooth player, a Gervin and DR. J mix IMO in many ways style wise.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 3:07 pm    Post subject:

Vic5150 wrote:
RIP Hawk.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:40 pm    Post subject:

Condolences and Love to the Hawkins family and friends. God Bless and Rest in Paradise Connie
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:33 pm    Post subject:

Connie Hawkins,a.k.a "The Hawk"(One of The Greatest Forwards Ever) . RIP




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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:26 pm    Post subject:

RIP

To have that much talent, athleticism, and play for the Lakers to top it off? You lived.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:36 pm    Post subject:

Huge hands with an amazing flair for the game. He was a lot of fun to watch.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:01 am    Post subject:

rip
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:49 am    Post subject:

Former NBA commissioner Stern helped wreck his career as an anti union
attorney at Proskauer Rose. He was counsel during the NBA’s case to keep Connie Hawkins out of the association. As if the NBA doesn't benefit on gambling... Right... Ok... Another reason I don't care for Stern and his (bleep).

He was 28 when he joined and played with several teams. I wish I could have seen him play, just a huge NBA influence. Watch that finger roll and passing in the paint! I wonder if he was mad at big game for rocking 42?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3UXNVqR9E
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:18 am    Post subject: RIP Connie Hawkins

Played with the Lakers for 2 seasons, just following Wilt moving on and Jerry retiring. He was great fun to watch. On the day that Jerry retired, the team had its annual inter-squad scrimmage at Loyola. Those were very fun to go to. For $5, you could sit anywhere in the gym, courtside if you got there early enough. Jerry sat in the bleachers under one basket with Elmore Smith, who was hurt. He had his head in his hands, looking depressed.

Connie had just been brought in, and he was doing his trademark "swooping" all over the place. Very fun to watch.

After the game, Jerry and Connie had an extended conversation at the end of the floor; Connie's hand on Jerry's shoulder. Jerry seemed to be wiping away tears. At the end of the conversation, they embraced warmly, and Jerry went out to his 240Z (license plate "Clutch") and drove off. I always though highly of Connie after that for reaching out to the legend who was obviously in need of a human moment.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:23 am    Post subject:

One of the greats. RIP.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:21 am    Post subject: Re: RIP Connie Hawkins

Jenn wrote:
Played with the Lakers for 2 seasons, just following Wilt moving on and Jerry retiring. He was great fun to watch. On the day that Jerry retired, the team had its annual inter-squad scrimmage at Loyola. Those were very fun to go to. For $5, you could sit anywhere in the gym, courtside if you got there early enough. Jerry sat in the bleachers under one basket with Elmore Smith, who was hurt. He had his head in his hands, looking depressed.

Connie had just been brought in, and he was doing his trademark "swooping" all over the place. Very fun to watch.

After the game, Jerry and Connie had an extended conversation at the end of the floor; Connie's hand on Jerry's shoulder. Jerry seemed to be wiping away tears. At the end of the conversation, they embraced warmly, and Jerry went out to his 240Z (license plate "Clutch") and drove off. I always though highly of Connie after that for reaching out to the legend who was obviously in need of a human moment.

RIP
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:05 pm    Post subject:

I remember him. Great big hands, tremendous finisher. Remember him playing his best with the Suns against the Lakers. RIP Hawk
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