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TNT chose the wrong time to air a car advertisement Tuesday during the NBA season opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves trailed the Lakers 18-12 late in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los …
Jaelan Phillips made sure to shout out the late Mount Mutombo during Thursday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. The Miami Dolphins linebacker Phillips had a great sequence during the second quarter where he waltzed in unblocked and swatted …
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died. The NBA issued a statement on Monday revealing that Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer. The Hall of Fame former center was 58. NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe …
One of Dikembe Mutombo’s former teammates is offering some positive news about the Hall of Fame center. Retired Miami Heat great Alonzo Mourning took to Instagram on Friday to share an update on Mutombo’s health. “Thanking God this …
The NBA issued a statement on Saturday regarding the health of Dikembe Mutombo. The league shared that Mutombo is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA issued today the following statement on behalf of Dikembe Mutombo and his family. …
This weekend’s Summer League action gave us the answer to the question that everybody wants to know — “What is a giant to a Tacko?” A crazy video went viral of NBA big man Tacko Fall speaking with Hall of Fame center Dikembe …
The kinship of Philadelphia 76ers big men runs rather deep. Retired NBA great Dikembe Mutombo told Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated on Wednesday that he sees star Sixers center Joel Embiid like a son and prays daily for the 23-year-old and his …
Dikembe Mutombo finished off his illustrious NBA career with the Houston Rockets, and now he wants to own the team. Mutombo told FOX 26 that he is in the process of trying to put together a group to fund the purchase of the Rockets, who were …
Dikembe Mutombo’s signature finger wag has experienced a resurgence amongst American swimmers at this year’s Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Fortunately, they appear to have the blessing of the four-time Defensive Player of the Year. Mutombo …
After losing the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Raptors have fought back to tie the series 2-2. Among the reasons for Toronto’s improved play has been outstanding performances by Bismack Biyombo. Biyombo has been a …
Did Dikembe Mutombo have inside information when he tweeted congratulations to the Philadelphia 76ers on winning the top overall pick nearly three and a half hours prior to the NBA Draft Lottery? That’s what many are wondering. At 4:36 pm ET, …
Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo was at Brussels Airport in Zaventem on Tuesday when the city was hit by terrorist attacks that left 31 dead and 300 injured. Mutombo, who is one of the most charitable athletes of his time, was at the airport looking …
On Tuesday, explosions at Zaventem International Airport and Maelbeek metro station in Brussels Belgium resulted in several casualties and numerous injuries. Among those at the airport at the time of the attack was NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. …
On Tuesday, it was announced that fabled finger-wagging figure Dikembe Mutombo would be honored by the Atlanta Hawks and have his No. 55 jersey lifted to the rafters in Philips Arena next November. Mutombo's No. 55 will be retired during Nov. 24 …
After years of speculation, years of myths and urban legends fluttering about in the sports world, we have finally, once and for all, received confirmation about one of the greatest anecdotes of all time. Dikembe Mutombo did in fact ask, “Who …
Does it get any better than a Dikembe Mutombo selfie? No way. Not a chance. By the way, isn’t Deke from the Congo? Why is he a Brazil soccer fan celebrating the team’s 3-1 win? Ahh, forget it. If Brazil performing well is going to result …
