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Dikembe Mutombo Says His Career is Over

Stephen Kersey — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:52:32 +0000

Dikembe Mutombo, the 42-year-old center for the Houston Rockets, was injured during Game 2 of the team’s first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Following the contest, Mutombo said that his 18-year career in the NBA had come to an end.

During the first quarter, Mutombo was fighting for positions with Blazers rookie Greg Oden. After falling hard, Mutombo stayed on the ground in obvious pain. Once taken to the locker room, Mutombo said that he shed tears because he realized he had come to the end of the road.

The 7-foot-2 native of the Republic of the Congo, had a fantastic career. Among his achievements are four Defensive Player of the Year awards, six All-Defensive teams and eight times on the All-Star team. In addition to the Rockets, Mutombo also played with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and the New York Knicks.

“Nobody ever thought,” said Mutombo after the game, “they’d be carrying the big guy out like a wounded soldier.”

Thanks for the memories, Dikembe Mutombo (Image: Newscom)

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Dikembe Mutombo Says His Career is Over

The Secret to the Rockets’ Success: Impressions

Albert Bianchi — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:59:53 +0000

Hilarious, hilarious impressions. As the Rockets continue to win without any regard for the records of their opponents, it appears that they’re having quite a bit of fun. Here’s a clip from the local FSN affiliate featuring Dikembe Mutombo’s teammates doing their best Dikembe. Not only is the video entertaining, it’s educational. I’ve learned that Dikembe Mutombo doesn’t like wind sprints, does some odd thing with his hands when he talks and has been in the league anywhere from 16-20 years. Most of the impressions are pretty good, but my favorite belongs to Yao Ming, who simply says, “shake finger.” Yao doesn’t shake his finger, he just says shake finger. That’s just plain genius.

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The Secret to the Rockets’ Success: Impressions

Guilty by Association: LeBron Dunks, Also Wins

Albert Bianchi — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:03:30 +0000

News, scores, highlights from the NBA.

- LeBron James and the Cavaliers took down the Bulls. The game can be summed in the following clip.

Visual aids are fun. Although, I still prefer the flying toasters screensaver, Mike Tirico.

- The Yao-less Rockets won their 15th straight and Dikembe Mutombo demonstrated that he is indeed still in the NBA by blocking three shots.

- Dirk sunk a three to send the game to overtime, then missed horribly with a similar attempt in overtime. Kobe Bryant scored 52 points.

- Spurs win. Everybody with me now: yawn.

- Sam Cassell is likely to join the Boston Celtics for the end of the regular season and playoffs. Welcome to the NBA, official home of veterans jumping to whatever team seems likely to win with a month left in the season.

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Guilty by Association: LeBron Dunks, Also Wins