DIKEMBE MUTOMBO NEWS
Dikembe Mutombo Party With A Purpose
January 13, 2009 by
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Dikembe Mutombo Party With A
Party with a purpose?indeed. Dikembe Mutombo is hosting a big pre-inauguration bash in DC next week, January 19, to benefit his Foundation. The party starts at 6PM at Eyebar located at 1716 I St NW. The event will feature 250 of DC?s Most Socially-Conscious ...
Conquering the World (Wide Web) - 1/10/2009
January 10, 2009 by
Kornheiser's Cartel
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A sunset over the Pacific. Due to Indiana's crappy weather, The Siets & Billynho are both wishing we could go back to Cali. NBA News - Western Conference Edition Spurs Mid-Seasonish Recap: Are the Spurs' roleplayers studs or simply playing out of their minds as of late...
Dikembe Mutombo: "I Just Want to Be Able to Walk."
A shocking bit of insight from the legendary big man Dikembe Mutombo, who is still rehabbing from his career-ending ruptured tendon in April. (By the way, Mutombo was called for a foul on the play.) Can only wish that classiest of NBA players the best of luck in achieving a full recovery...
1991 NBA Draft Remix
October 23, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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by Jeff Fox
Maybe it’s our fault for having unreasonable expectations. Maybe it’s the players’ fault for not working hard enough and capitalizing on their talents. Maybe it’s The Fates fault, causing the players untimely injuries or death. Whatever the reason...
In Honor Of Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean Jacque Wamutombo
April 23, 2009 by
Zoner Sports
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Dikembe Mutombo is calling it a career. And what a career it was. That distinct gravelly voice. The 3200 or so finger-wags after turning away shots. The celebration from the floor after his 8th seed Nuggets stunned the top seed Sonics. And all of his wonderful charity work. A great...
Say It Ain't So, Mutombo
April 22, 2009 by
Sports Hernia
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A part of the Hernia has been smothered to death this morning, like an Italian soccer player buried under the asses of 16 delicious supermodels. Raise a glass, crumble some cookies or wave your finger to the great Dikembe Mutombo....
We Will Miss Not Having Dikembe Mutombo Around Anymore
April 22, 2009 by
Sportz Assassin
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Early in the Houston Rockets' Game 2 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, backup center Dikembe Mutombo suffered what will most likely be a career-ending injury when his knee bent in a way that knees aren't supposed to.Mutombo's numbers won't get him in the Hall Of Fame...
Checking in on Dikembe Mutombo’s Rehab
October 14, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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It certainly doesn’t sound like the big fella is having a whole lot of fun with it: “It’s not easy man. A lot of work. It takes a lot of dedication going to the gym, working out, spending more than an hour on the bike everyday. It’s not easy but I’m trying my best....
Doc confirms interest in Mutombo
December 19, 2008 by
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The Celtics are interested in signing Dikembe Mutombo, according to Doc. From the Globe: (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/12/18/rivers_confirms_teams_interest_in_mutombo/)ATLANTA - Coach Doc Rivers confirmed yesterday the Celtics were interested in free...
Houston Rockets making history
March 11, 2008 by
rawsportsblog.com
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The Houston Rockets have shot their way to equaling the NBA's third longest win streak.
After starting center Yao Ming went down with a season-ending injury, many believed that win streak would come to an end. Well, it hasn't and now the streak is at 19 games and their 10...
Ainge close to firing self after C's 'brain doctor' does test on him
June 16, 2007 by
Sports Hernia
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Reports out of Boston claim that Danny Ainge is on the verge of firing himself after his trusted team "brain doctor", used for evaluating players, finally did a test on Ainge himself, revealing he has the same brain type as Captain Louis Albano..
Memorable moments: When Mom is in attendance
May 15, 2008 by
Sports Hernia
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It seems now more than ever that the Mom is playing a significant role in professional sports, predominantly NBA basketball games.
While the likes of Mama Iverson and Mama Marbury battled for insanity supremacy during the early part of the decade, it's clear Mama James has now...
The Mutombo Arm, Great Gift Idea, Video
April 23, 2009 by
NESW Sports
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The Mutombo Arm, Great Gift Idea, Video. Every athlete has to endorse something. For the recently retired Dikembe Mutombo, it’s “The Mutombo Arm”. And they come complete with seasonal wrist bands…a gallon of gas…and a random white child!
Farewell Finger Swagger; Curtains Seem to Close for Deke...
April 22, 2009 by
BlackSportsOnline
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It may not be official. It may not even be completely true, but last night, we may have lost one of the best and maybe even one of the most highly influential players in the NBA. In what seems like to be a career-ending injury, Dikembe Mutombo laid on the ground tonight for several...
Is Africa now a lost continent for NBA?
June 24, 2009 by
Sports Illustrated
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Hakeem Olajuwon, for all practical purposes, was the first, and he remains the best. Dikembe Mutombo was the next logical step, arriving in the NBA a basketball generation later (in 1991 to Olajuwon's '84). In between, Manute Bol was a fascinating tale, testing the upper bounds...
Mutombo guides Clinton around Congo hospital
There was no finger wagging Monday when former All-Star Dikembe Mutombo guided Secretary of State Hillary Clinton through a hospital he founded in his native Congo.
Could The "Ancient Warrior" Be Heading Back To Houston?
December 26, 2008 by
Le Basketbawl
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After the trading of veteran guard Steve Francis by the Houston Rockets to the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this week there has been rampant speculation that the move was made with the hopes of signing former Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo within the next few days. The "Houston Chronicle...
Ep. 395: Slipping 'Stons
February 28, 2009 by
Basketball Jones
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On today?s show, Tas and I wonder where the Pistons go from here, if the Cavs should take a flyer on Robert Horry and which career-changing injury we?d like to see erased. All that, and a new segment we like to call, ?Sightseeing with Dikembe Mutombo!?Subscribe to the video show on iTunes |
PAULUS’ MOVE IS NOT NEW, AND MAY NOT BE WHAT HE EXPECTS
May 14, 2009 by
Every Day Should Be Saturday
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AP–HOUSTON, TEXAS. Greg Paulus’ move to football from basketball may not be all it’s cracked up to be, says someone who should know.
The kneebrace limits his movement, but even now Dikembe Mutombo can feel the rush of tiny feet beneath him scoring touchdown after...
A fond farewell to Deke by TrueHoop
April 23, 2009 by
khandor's sports blog
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Just in case you might have missed this piece …know that you don’t want to:
Dikembe Mutombo: Gravity and Light
I’m devestated for Mutombo that he can’t run around like a young man anymore, making tons of money and wagging fingers in people’s faces for...
SAINT ANDREW’S NET: DOWN UNDER
April 23, 2009 by
With Leather
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Saint Andrew’s Net is With Leather’s daily link dump. As you can see, it’s been front-loading on the fiber lately.
After 18 years, over 10,000 points and 10,000 rebounds, Dikembe Mutombo’s career is over
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While an athlete...
Rockets Trade Francis To Memphis; Could Deke Be Coming To Houston?
December 26, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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The "Houston Chronicle" has reported that the Houston Rockets have traded veteran guard Steve Francis to the Memphis Grizzlies along with a second round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, that once belonged to Memphis, in exchange for a conditional second round pick in 2011. The...
tony Tony TONY
March 27, 2007 by
Sports Hernia
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Despite the flurry of understandable excitement surrounding the release of "Tony Parker," the true buzz on the street has been over the hidden tracks rumored to be on the album. They pretty much run the gamut and the include the following:
Mutombo's "It's...
Rockets Trade Francis To Memphis; Could Deke Be Coming To Houston?
December 26, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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The ?Houston Chronicle? has reported that the Houston Rockets have traded veteran guard Steve Francis to the Memphis Grizzlies along with a second round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, that once belonged to Memphis, in exchange for a conditional second round pick in 2011. The trade in...
Houston Rockets Holiday Special
December 18, 2007 by
Select Site
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The Houston Rockets got together last year to try to wish everyone a merry Christmas with their own rendition of the song "12 days of Christmas"...hilarity ensued. My only wish is that Dikembe just should have been used more.
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