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Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

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The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

Achievements like scoring titles, All-Star appearances, and MVP awards can really cement a player as an all-time great. What really helps put them in that conversation, too, are championships; however, some of the best-ever NBA stars never managed to get over that hump.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 24

Hawks Notes: Trae Young MVP Talk, Dikembe Mutombo New Film, Hawks fans reminisce about Play-In Tournament

As Hawks fans know, Trae Young and the Hawks are entering a crossroads chapter in their saga together, and this year seems to have more emphasis being put on it than in years past.

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Kevin Garnett Uses Dikembe Mutombo To Make Fun Of The Knicks Repeatedly Failing To Interview Coaches

One of the strangest stories of the NBA postseason has been the New York Knicks’ decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. The dismissal of Thibs came after he led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 14

Former NBA Rookie Of Year Says He Invented Dikembe Mutombo's Finger Wag Taunt

NBA great Dikembe Mutombo is one of the greatest shot-blockers in league history. After most of the blocks, he let the opposing player know about it. He would often give them the infamous finger wag as in "No, No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award created

The NBA is honoring one of its most beloved and influential players by announcing the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape.

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Watch: Clemson's Viktor Lakhin Gives The Mutombo Finger Wag

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 26, 2024

Charles Barkley on how Dikembe Mutombo canceled his wedding because fiance didn't sign prenup

Charles Barkley shared a hilarious yet insightful anecdote about his late friend and NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 25, 2024

Watch: Atlanta Hawks Pay Tribute To Dikembe Mutombo

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks honored the life and legacy of Dikembe Mutombo and had a special tribute for him. Mutombo, famous for his formidable defensive skills and iconic finger wag after blocks on the court, dedicated himself to humanitarian work, focusing on health care and education in his homeland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21, 2024

Atlanta Hawks News: Hawks to Honor the Life and Legacy of Hawks and NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo

Today, the Atlanta Hawks announced their plans to pay tribute and honor the life and legacy of Hawks legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away on Sept.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 30, 2024

Dikembe Mutombo Observed Muhammad Ali's Greatness At The Rumble In The Jungle

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo bore witness to history as a child at the famed Rumble In the Jungle. The legendary fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman took place in Kinshasa, Zaire on Oct.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 28, 2024

Former NBA Players React To Allen Iverson's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Last month, the heartbreaking news that Dikembe Mutombo had passed away was announced. The Hall of Famer played 18 years for the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hardwood Heroics / October 25, 2024

Atlanta Hawks’ Tribute for Dikembe Mutombo, Revealed

Just recently, Dikembe Mutombo passed away to the surprise of many NBA fans. For their part, the Atlanta Hawks paid tribute to one of the best players to ever play for the franchise.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23, 2024

Hawks’ emotional Dikembe Mutombo tribute before season opener

The Atlanata Hawks honored late legend Dikembe Mutumbo on Thursday night, via the team’s social media. “Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence to honor Dikembe Mutombo, a proud and honorable man who lived up to a word that became synonymous with his name: humanitarian,” the team announced.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 8, 2024

Rob Schneider Takes Heat After Insensitive Post On Dikembe Mutombo's Death

Comedian Rob Schneider is mostly known for making people laugh. He's recently, however, angered the fans of Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer Sept.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7, 2024

The Dikembo Mutombo feat Hawks’ Dyson Daniels must strive to accomplish

The Atlanta Hawks made it an emphasis to add length and versatility to their team this season, and one of the first things they did was acquire Dyson Daniels in the Dejounte Murray trade.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3, 2024

Rob Schneider destroyed for disgusting Dikembe Mutombo death take

Actor Rob Schneider has stirred significant controversy following his comments about the late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. After the beloved basketball icon’s passing at 58 due to brain cancer on September 30, Schneider resurfaced a 2021 video featuring Mutombo promoting COVID-19 vaccinations from the World Health Organization (WHO), per NYpost.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 2, 2024

Mutombo Tributes Honor A Difference Maker On And Off The Court

The Dikembe Mutombo tributes continue to pour in as the former Georgetown star is being remembered more for his giving nature off the court than for his shot-blocking prowess both as a Big East legend and an NBA star.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2, 2024

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares powerful Dikembe Mutombo tribute

The NBA world was hit with tragic news of legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo’s passing on Monday. Mutombo passed away at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 1, 2024

Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns Mourn Death of Dikembe Mutombo

The New York Knicks have released a statement in the wake of the passing of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. "We are so saddened to hear about the passing of basketball legend and former Knick Dikembe Mutombo," the Knicks' statement said.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / September 30, 2024

Adidas Pays Tribute to Dikembe Mutombo's Life & Legacy

While NBA teams gathered for their media days on Monday morning, the excitement for the new season was quelled by sad news. Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

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How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag

Over 18 seasons, Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots, which ranks second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history.

The NBA lost a giant in Dikembe Mutombo, on and off the court

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024

The NBA lost a giant in Dikembe Mutombo, on and off the court

Dikembe Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year who blocked over 3,000 shots, but the 18-year veteran, who passed away Monday, made an even bigger impact off the court.

Hall of Famer Mutombo dies at 58

How did Mutombo came up with his iconic finger wag taunt?

Raptors president Masai Ujiri speaks on death of friend Mutombo

NBA stars react to Mutombo's death

Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips pays tribute to Mutombo with great celebration

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