Robert L. "Bubbles" Hawkins (June 30, 1954 – November 28, 1993) was an American professional basketball player.

[4] He was released by the Warriors the day before the 1976–77 season began, and after being unable to land a roster spot with another team, was prepared to look for a job in a different industry.

[5] The Nets had been left short at the guard position following the sale of superstar Julius Erving due to financial difficulties.

[11] Hawkins would get one more chance in the NBA, signing before the 1978–79 season with the Detroit Pistons, but only appeared in four of the team's first nine games before again being released.

On November 28, 1993, Hawkins was found shot to death in what police said was a suspected crack house in Detroit.