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'Not in my house!' A look back at NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo's memorable Geico ad
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who has died at age 58, played up his habit of wagging his finger at opponents in a funny commercial for Geico.
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.
NBA stars pay tribute to Dikembe Mutombo
NBA stars pay tribute to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer on Monday at the age of 58.
PHOTOS: Dikembe Mutombo’s NBA career in Denver and beyond
Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame basketball player who started his career with the Denver Nuggets, died at 58 from brain cancer, the NBA announced on Monday. Mutombo was drafted by the Nuggets and spent his first five seasons in Denver.
Dikembe Mutombo, the NBA’s Finger-Wagging Defensive Stalwart, Dead at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame NBA center, who was a towering defender on the court and an ambassador for the game off of it, has died from brain cancer. He was 58. The NBA confirmed Mutombo’s death,
Take a look back on the life of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Take a look back on the life of NBA Hall of Famer and former Denver Nuggets center, Dikembe Mutombo, after he died of brain cancer at the age of 58.
How Dikembe Mutombo’s Charm Made the World Smile
The NBA named Mutombo its first Global Ambassador in 2009; he also served on the boards of the National Constitution Center, ...
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Dikembe Mutombo was an African Giant
Dikembe Mutombo, who has passed away at the age of 58, was selfless, powerful, and magnetic on and off the court.
Five moments that endeared Dikembe Mutombo to the world
The Basketball Hall of Famer leaves behind a mammoth legacy. Here are five of his most memorable moments that endeared ...
Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that ...
Dikembe Mutombo Believed in the American Idea
The humanitarian and NBA legend was grateful for the freedom he enjoyed, and understood the obligations that came with it.
Zach LaVine shuts down trade chatter at Chicago Bulls media day
Before he took any questions during Chicago Bulls media day on Monday, maximum contract star Zach LaVine made his own ...
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Dikembe Mutombo's Philanthropic Efforts Were Absolutely Amazing
like a crumpled-up piece of paper into a garbage can or a box of cereal into a shopping cart. In 1997, Mutombo started the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation. Troubled by seeing people needlessly ...
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Topic: Dikembe Mutombo
NBA Hall of Fame center and global ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, known for his "infectious smile, his deep booming voice and signature finger wag," died Monday from brain cancer at the age of 58.
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Nuggets Photos A‑Z: Dikembe Mutombo
1 / 23Dikembe Mutombo blocked a franchise-record 1,486 shots, while averaging a double-double of 12.9 points and 12.3 rebounds. 1 / 23Dikembe Mutombo blocked a franchise-record 1,486 shots ...
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How Mutombo’s charm made the world smile
USA: PERHAPS Dikembe Mutombo’s finger-wagging went a bit too far? The beloved NBA big-man—who died on Monday, of brain cancer ...