Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag was 1 of the greatest taunts in sports history
Dikembe Mutombo wasn’t JUST known for the finger wag. But when you see the many images of the legendary center who died from brain cancer at the age of 58, you see him and his humongous wingspan going up for a block,
Jaelan Phillips Did a Dikembe Mutombo Tribute With One Finger Wag
At one point during the half Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips jumped up to knock down a pass attempt by Rudolph. After signaling incomplete Phillips broke out a simple finger wag. Considering the game was played hours after news broke that NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo had passed away at 58,
Dikembe Mutombo: From finger wag to Geico ad. Moments we'll remember from former Rockets, NBA star
In a blowout of the Lakers in 2007, Mutombo blocked five shots, moving past Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become second in career blocked shots. Only Hakeem Olajuwon, the former Rockets great and an inspiration to Mutombo as a fellow African, collected more. Mutombo finished with 3,289. Olajuwon had 3,830.
How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag
So, how exactly did the 7-footer come up with the finger wag? In a 2014 interview with BuzzFeed's Max Blau, Mutombo revealed that while he doesn't recall the first time he did the
Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag
Dikembe Mutombo spoke to FOX 5 DC in 2022 about his famous finger wag. Mutombo passed away at 58 years old after suffering from brain cancer.
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dead at 58
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who starred for several teams on his way to the Basketball Hall of Fame, has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 58.
Dikembe Mutombo's most iconic finger wag moments
Dikembe Mutombo, one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, is best known for his iconic finger wag celebration.
NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, Known for His Finger Wag Taunt, Dies at 58
The NBA has lost one of its all-time greats.Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, famous for his finger-wagging taunt and shot-blocking prowess, died of brain cancer on Monday, the association announced.
Former Houston Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58
A 7-foot, 2-inch shot-blocking, finger-wagging machine whose affability and philanthropy made him one of basketball's most beloved figures, Hall of Fame center and former Houston Rocket Dikembe Mutombo died Monday of brain cancer at age 58,
Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo, known for his shot-blocking skill and famed finger wave, dies at 58
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and finger wave after denying opponents – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, per the NBA.
NBA Hall of Famer and former Houston Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and was named the NBA's defensive player of the year four times during his pro career.
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Dikembe Mutombo finger wag, explained: Revisiting 1997 game that led to iconic 'no, no, no' blocks celebration
The birth of the finger wag stemmed from a game on April 9, 1997, between Mutombo's Hawks and the 76ers. The Atlanta ...
Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
On the court, he stopped people. Off the court, he helped people. In simplest terms, that is the legacy of Mutombo, the ...
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How Dikembe Mutombo defended the hoop, hope and happiness
A tribute to Dikembe Mutombo, whose' finger wag was forbidding, even though the man himself was an icon of acceptance away ...