It was not only an indelible moment in Nuggets lore but an endearing image — Mutombo on the floor when the horn sounded, flat ...

None of the slang meant anything to him. Thompson had to physically move Mutombo to spots on the floor and then explain the terminology. Mutombo soaked up everything. "Dikembe is a refreshing ...

The enduring image from that series is of Mutombo, lying on the floor, clutching the basketball above his head in sheer joy after the final buzzer sounded. It was a moment that forever etched ...

“I feel really fortunate to have gotten to know him and coached him and spend time with him,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone, whose team stenciled Mutombo’s name and “55” on the floor ...

It was not only an indelible moment in Nuggets lore but an endearing image -- Mutombo on the floor when the horn sounded, flat on his back, holding the ball over his head with a beaming smile.

It was not only an indelible moment in Nuggets lore but an endearing image — Mutombo on the floor when the horn sounded, flat on his back, holding the ball over his head with a beaming smile.

“I feel really fortunate to have gotten to know him and coached him and spend time with him,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone, whose team stenciled Mutombo’s name and “55” on the floor ...

DENVER (AP) — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo’s big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number.