DIKEMBE MUTOMBO NEWS
David Stern Appoints Dikembe Mutombo Global Ambassador for the NBA
7 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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I know this is somewhat old news, and as such, this article may not see much traffic. But I don't care. I have been thinking about how to approach this article since the story broke, and I felt ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Mutombo joins NBA as newly created global ambassador
Dikembe Mutombo is joining the NBA as a global ambassador.
Mutombo receives NBA job as global ambassador
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dikembe Mutombo is joining the NBA as a global ambassador.
NBA hires Dikembe Mutombo as global ambassador
Dikembe Mutombo is joining the NBA as a global ambassador.
Dikembe Mutombo joins NBA in newly created position of global ambassador
10 days ago by
StarTribune.com
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Mutombo joins NBA as global ambassador
10 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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NEW YORK — Dikembe Mutombo is joining the NBA as a global ambassador. The league announced Mutombo’s hiring to the newly created position Tuesday, with commissioner David Stern calling ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Mutombo becomes global ambassador for NBA
11 days ago by
Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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The NBA has announced that former star center Dikembe Mutombo will join the league as a global ambassador, a newly created position.
Dikembe Mutombo named NBA global ambassador
11 days ago by
Inside Hoops
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NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today that Dikembe Mutombo will join the NBA in the newly created position of global ambassador. Mutombo will report to Executive Vice President, Social Responsibility & Player Programs, Kathy Behrens.
After retiring from a playing...
Carl Landry Pays Homage To Dikembe Mutombo
This is just great. In a game against the Grizzlies last night, Carl Landry rejected Rudy Gay’s weak dunk attempt. After blocking the shot, Landry turned to former teammate Dikembe Mutombo, who was in the crowd, and honored him by wagging his finger. As you all know, that was...
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...
Charity: Dikembe Mutombo Fights World Hunger
October 21, 2009 by
Hooped Up: Atlanta Hawks
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Too often those of us that lead lives where clean water, food and shelter are givens, forget that some people don’t have these luxury’s. Taco Bell and All Charity team member Dikembe Mutombo, are fighting to change this and for a small donation you can make a difference...
Dikembe Mutombo: Should He Be In Springfield?
October 18, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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I will answer that question with a quick and easy "yes". This NBA season will not be like any other recent season. This is the first year since 1990 that Dikembe Mutombo will not be playing...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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....
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...
The 10-man rotation, starring Kevlar kicks
October 13, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.C: The 700 Level. The Sixers will be the first NBA team to...
Houston Rockets ‘09-10 NBA season preview
Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — previewing the NBA season by predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team. Same theme, different season…
Added: Trevor Ariza, Chase Budinger, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, David Andersen, Jermaine Taylor
Lost:...
What's With All the Good Young Rebounders?
Total rebound percentage is a powerful number to know. If a certain player is on the floor, what percentage of the missed shots does he grab? Big deal. Important to winning games. And if you want to be really good at it, it turns out you had better be young. Like brand new to the NBA...
NBA Playoffs 2009 – Dikembe Mutombo’s Injury
October 01, 2009 by
Serious Hoops Blog
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NBA Playoffs 2009 – Dikembe Mutombo’s Injury
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Pro Basketball's 1000 Rebound Club: The Meek Need Not Apply for Membership
September 14, 2009 by
20 Second Timeout
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This article was originally published in the February 2004 issue of Basketball Digest.Pro basketball's 1000 rebound club is the hard hat-wearing, lunch pail-carrying counterpart to the 2000 point club. Points can be scored from inside the paint, outside the arc and one at a time...
Mike Born--Basketball Without Borders in Africa: Day Three
September 05, 2009 by
Blazers Edge
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This is the third installment from Portland Trail Blazers Director of Scouting Mike Born who is helping to lead the Basketball Without Borders in Africa program as we speak. Mike is contributing his thoughts here and you can also read them at iamatrailblazersfan...
When Oregon and Boise State Get Together, Hilarity Ensues
September 04, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The first big game of the 2009 college football season, featuring the visiting Oregon Ducks taking on the hometown Boise State Broncos, is now complete.
In case you missed it, we're here to relive a few of the hilarious moments and quotes that occurred during this not-so-instant...
Mike Born: Basketball Without Borders Africa--Day One
September 03, 2009 by
Blazers Edge
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The Director of Scouting for the Portland Trail Blazers (and good friend of this site) Mike Born is participating in Basketball Without Borders--Africa this week. It's good to know the Blazers are participating in such a life-changing, and perhaps society-changing--project...
Vince Carter Dunks On Dikembe Mutombo
September 03, 2009 by
You Got Dunked On
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A classic from Vince over Mutombo.
Marcus Camby Dunks On Dikembe Mutombo
August 31, 2009 by
You Got Dunked On
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Marcus Camby smashes on Mutombo back when Camby was on the Knicks.
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