Yardbarker: Dikembe Mutombo

1991 NBA Draft Remix

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:09:33 -0500

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, the 1991 NBA Draft class was a disappointment (besides that finger-wagging Congolese center). Back injuries cut Larry Johnson’s career (and effectiveness) short. Kenny Anderson became just another overhyped...

Checking in on Dikembe Mutombo’s Rehab

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:54 -0500

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. I just want to be able to walk.”

Dikembe Mutombo: "I Just Want to Be Able to Walk."

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:45:09 -0500

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 as quickly as possible.

Video: The Newest Product, The "Dikembe Mutombo Arm"

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:07:15 -0500

Every athlete gets in on the endorsement game after they've retired and now that Dikembe Mutombo is no longer an active NBA player, he's licensed his arm to start making some extra cash.

The Basketball Jones: NBA Playoff Breakdown

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:38 -0500

On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Blazers' decision to start fronting Yao, the lack of poise by the just-about-finished Pistons, the sad end to Dikembe Mutombo's career and our top 10 current NBA point guards.

March Madness pools luring sociopaths out of the woodwork

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:46:28 -0500

Back in 2007, the Sports Hernia obtained one of the more interesting NCAA tourney brackets to date, and because of that woman's sheer desperation and outright cry for help, we were inspired to find more. Some of the early returns include strange brackets from that "bitter IT guy" in your office, a creepy man from New York, some dude that hearts Duke, as well as what appears to be Dikembe Mutombo. Enjoy...

History Of The Broncos Uniform

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:49:04 -0500

With much of the fashion world focused on the Oscars last night, I thought I?d take some time to look at the history of the Broncos fashion sense. No Broncos uniform is as bad as the Denver?Nuggets uniform in the late 80s.?You all remember that colorful skyline printed on Dikembe Mutombo?s ...

Hot Stove Knicks Uniform Number Quiz Answers

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:45:36 -0500

Here are the answers to yesterday?s quiz. 1. Earl Monroe briefly wore #33 in 1972. 2. The highest number ever worn by a Knick is 55, which was worn by Louis Orr, Bernard King, Kiki Vandeweghe and Dikembe Mutombo. 3. Numbers 27 and 29 have never been worn by a Knick. 4. Henry Bibby wore #17 from 1973 to [...]

Catching Up with Dikembe Mutombo

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:13:24 -0500

Catching Up with Dikembe Don’t get excited-when I write ‘catching up with Mutombo’ I don’t mean I was blessed to meet the big guy-trust me, when I get an interview with him you’ll be the first to know…for now, we’ll have to settle for a great piece from SI.com. (The photo is from Vanity ...

Odenized Playoff 2008 Round 2, Deke Impersonation vs. Gus Johnson Dancing Queen

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:51:36 -0500

Odenized Playoff 2008 Round 2, Deke Impersonation vs. Gus Johnson Dancing Queen. Please remember the Odenized Video Playoff Rules. You vote for the best video by voting on the poll below the videos. We are really getting down to business now. We are down to the Final 4.

The Bucket List - An NBA Photoshop

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:13:13 -0500

What are Sam Cassell and Dikembe Mutombo going to do?

Okafor Has a TNT Block Party

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:42:59 -0500

Emeka Okafor of the Charlotte Bobcats gives us a glimpse of his shot-blocking prowess. The UConn grad is one of the most dominating shot-blockers since Dikembe Mutombo.

Celtics make offer to Mutombo

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:41:22 -0500

According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Boston Celtics have made an initial offer of $1.2 million, the veteran's minimum, to Dikembe Mutombo. As reported in the Boston Herald, Doc Rivers and the Celtics are "very interested" in Dikembe Mutombo...

Dikembe Mutombo to the Celtics?

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:29:34 -0500

As reported in the Boston Herald, Doc Rivers and the Celtics are "very interested" in Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo would serve as the backup center and even at 41 years of age he would still be a quality defender and rebounder...