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"If I get fined, I will go straight into the stands the next time" - Dikembe Mutombo on confronting a fan who called him a monkey in 2006
Dikembe Mutombo stood firm after a fan called him a monkey in 2006, warning he'd go into the stands next time if fined for ...
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The towering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced at the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon on February 15 a new annual NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian ... Edwards and the Timberwolves found their groove ...
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Family of Dikembe Mutombo to host public memorial in Atlanta
The 'Celebration of Life' event will honor the remarkable life and enduring legacy of late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. Dikembe Mutombo amassed eight All-Star selections and four Defensive Player ...
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The towering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
Carving a path for African players Throughout his career, Mutombo was hugely important in the development of basketball in Africa. As Nigerian American Charlotte Hornet Josh Okogie recalls ...
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The towering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
(CNN) — He may be known for his fierce defense on the basketball court, and the iconic finger wag he gave opponents after blocking their shot, but giving back was NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s ...