Great article of former Rocket Juaquin "the hawk" Hawkins

Part of the headband crew in 2003. Hawkins, Eddie, Moochie and Posey


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I remember in one of the few blowout wins we got during the Francis era, at the end of the game Joaquin Hawkins hit a fadeaway baseline jumper from basically behind the backboard. Bill exclaimed something like "well that's the coup de grace. When Joaquin Hawkins hits that shot you know you got a win!" Or something close to those lines. It was pretty funny though.

 

Cool article. Hawkins was perhaps my favorite NBA benchwarmer ever. He just worked hard and knew where to be.

I read his book. It needed a way better editor but it was still a decent story and it seems like he's grown up a lot over the years.

 

I admired his defense and toughness on the Rockets. I felt very humbled by reading his life story.

What a great young man. I hope he will remain healthy, happy and successful in his life.