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RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« on: September 30, 2024, 11:02:03 AM »

Offline Donoghus

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Extremely sad news. He was an absolute defensive force.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at 58 years old due to brain cancer.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2024, 11:38:37 AM »

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Horrible news.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2024, 12:04:46 PM »

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Always liked Mutombo.

I wonder if the NBA will name some award after him in his honor, but seems like all the relevant ones are taken:

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award where the winner is given the David Robinson plaque.

DPOY gets the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy.

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (maybe they either update this to Mutombo, or keep the award name but name the trophy/plaque after Mutombo?).

There's probably a lot of programs/awards with NBA Cares or Basketball Without Borders or NBA Academy Africa that could attach Mutombo's name to.


Also reading up on him, didn't realize Mfiondu Kabengele (the C's two-way player in '23) was his nephew.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2024, 12:10:37 PM »

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So sad to hear, I had no idea he was sick. A great player and an even better person.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2024, 12:14:34 PM »

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Oh man.  Thats a bummer.  Guy was a legend on and off the court.  Great legacy.  RIP.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2024, 12:26:46 PM »

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One of the greats on and off the court - may his memory be a blessing.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2024, 12:47:05 PM »

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That is sad. What a player and personality. Very sorry to hear it.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2024, 01:48:13 PM »

Offline aefgogreen

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Quote from: bdm860 on September 30, 2024, 12:04:46 PM
Always liked Mutombo.

I wonder if the NBA will name some award after him in his honor, but seems like all the relevant ones are taken:

Bob Lanier Community Assist Award where the winner is given the David Robinson plaque.

DPOY gets the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy.

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (maybe they either update this to Mutombo, or keep the award name but name the trophy/plaque after Mutombo?).



There's probably a lot of programs/awards with NBA Cares or Basketball Without Borders or NBA Academy Africa that could attach Mutombo's name to.


Also reading up on him, didn't realize Mfiondu Kabengele (the C's two-way player in '23) was his nephew.

Maybe the MVP Trophy for NBA Africa?
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2024, 01:51:23 PM »

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Sad to hear this.  Great player, great guy.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2024, 02:38:32 PM »

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Dikembe is one of the rare players that you just couldn't dislike, no matter what team he was on or who you rooted for. I am sorry to hear this news. RIP.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2024, 03:29:55 PM »

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I'm shocked. Had no idea he was sick. And still quite young. He did so much for his homeland. And a great defensive player to boot.
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2024, 04:40:41 PM »

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Always remember him laying on the floor with the ball in his hand after beating #1 Seattle in 1994 I believe?plus love his commercials & finger waving?RIP
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2024, 05:35:04 PM »

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I actually met him once at a community event for kids that was tied to the NBA. He really really seemed to geniunely enjoy working with all the kids laughing and leading them through exercises. Seemed like an awesome person.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2024, 05:48:49 PM »

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Seemed like a great guy. Thinking about Mutombo, the basketball player, and then thinking about the "Who wants to sex Mutombo?" story always makes me smile.
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Re: RIP Dikembe Mutombo
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2024, 09:31:17 AM »

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He gave back so freely.  A people person.

Rest in Peace .

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