Darnell Hillman
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| Position | Forward–Center |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Born | August 29, 1949 Sacramento, California |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | San Jose State |
| Draft | 1971 - 1st round (8th pick) by the Golden State Warriors |
| Pro career | 1971–1980 |
| Former teams | Indiana Pacers (1971–77) New Jersey Nets (1977–78) Denver Nuggets (1978) Kansas City Kings (1978–79) Golden State Warriors (1979–80) |
Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman (born August 29, 1949 in Sacramento, California) is a former professional basketball player.
The 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) forward joined the American Basketball Association’s Indiana Pacers in 1971 after playing collegiately at San Jose State University. He played six seasons for the Pacers, which joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976. He earned a reputation for his stylish slam dunks and oversized afro hairstyle. Hillman later played with the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, Kansas City Kings, and Golden State Warriors, and he ended his career in 1980 with combined NBA/ABA totals of 6,666 points and 5,187 rebounds.
He played for the United States men's national basketball team at the 1970 FIBA World Championship.[1]
Hillman graduated from Hiram W. Johnson High School.
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