The 28yearold denver nuggets basketball star will declare himself a role model, a. Dikembe mutombo is one of the best shotblockers in nba history the retired athlete won defender of the year award four times the congolese superstar is famous for his humanitarian work. Mutombo by adidas vintage sneakers, retro shoes, dikembe mutombo, georgetown hoyas. Mutombo will receive the award at the nbas seasonending awards show on june 25 in santa monica, calif. Dikembe mutombo to receive sager strong award at nba awards may 24, 2018 turner and the nba today announced that naismith memorial basketball hall of. When she attempts to do this smack her in the face and wag you pointer finger from side to side as dikembe mutombo does when blocking a shot in basketball. Dikembe mutombo was a fresh addition to the nba in the 1990s. Mount mutombo sports stars series philip brooks on. He grew up in a comfortable home with his parents and siblings in a city with high crime and poverty rates. He works in the league office in new york despite living in atlanta. Mount mutombo sports stars library binding october 1, 1995 by philip brooks author. In high school, mutombo was an excellent soccer goalie and practiced martial arts.
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Dikembe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jeanjacques wamutombo born june 25, 1966 is a congolese american retired professional basketball player. Aug 09, 2008 top 25 nba slam dunk contest dunks of all time 20002016 hd best list duration. They also serve as the adoptive parents for four other children two boys and two girls. Jun 17, 2011 dikembe mutombo beasts in the paint with a huge double double and by contesting and blocking a few shots.
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Dikembe mutombo wins sager strong award for humanitarian. June 25, 1966 in kinshasa, democratic republic of the congo cd. Aug 03, 2010 dikembe mutombo is one of the best shotblockers in nba history the retired athlete won defender of the year award four times the congolese superstar is famous for his humanitarian work. He is the oldest player in nba history to collect over 20 rebounds in a game 40 years old, march 2, 2007 vs. Nov 17, 2006 mutombo is one of two nba players to wear the largest basketball shoes, size 22 the other being shaquille oneal. Mar 03, 2015 dikemebe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jeanjacques wamutombo, more commonly known as dikembe mutombo is a retired professional basketball player known as one of the most prolific shotblockers and. He played with a free spirit, and smiled up and down the court. If you speak nine languages and graduated with a dual. Ever studious, motumbo earned two bachelors degrees in linguistics. Dikembe mutombo, from soccer to basketball hall of fame. The dikembe mutombo foundation is dedicated to improving the health, education and quality of life for the people of the democratic republic. Mutombos personal history is vital to understanding the full scope of the shoe.
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Dikembe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jeanjacques wamutombo born june 25, 1966 is a. Dikembe mutombo may be all smiles in his geico commercials, but the towering 72 center was one of the biggest defensive forces of. Mutombo has enshrined his name throughout the nba defensive history books, ranking second all time in blocked shots while earning eight. Mutombo by adidas vintage sneakers, retro shoes, dikembe mutombo. Juni 1966 in kinshasa, zaire als dikembe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jeanjacques wamutombo ist ein ehemaliger. Monty williams was the winner of the inaugural award in 2017. And i know his idol has always been arvydas sabonis, but i do know he regards dikembe mutombo as a great teacher and great center. Nov 20, 2009 man cannot fly in the house of mutombo. May 03, 2017 former nba basketball player dikembe mutombo speaks to the media at marina bay sands on april 5, 2016 in singapore. The mutombo signature edition basketball shoe was released by adidas during the 199293 nba season. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the national basketball association nba. Known for his strong defense and exceptional shotblocking abilities, mutombo is the only player in the history of the national basketball association nba to be named defensive player of the year four times. Mutombo scored shoe deals and endorsements during and after his career and also managed to enter the mainstream.
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