The towering center made an immediate impact averaging a double-double in points and rebounds while adding nearly three blocked shots per game his rookie season. Mutombo hung his hat on defense, patrolling the lane and offering up his signature finger wag after an emphatic denial of another dunk attempt.
Mutombo led the NBA in blocked shots for five consecutive seasons and blocks per game for a record three consecutive seasons. He was a fan favorite in an era when offense was king, but his most lasting influence on the game might be his commitment and dedication to improving life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Book the Hall Learn More. Enshrinement See More. But it goes deeper than a mere friendship with a basketball-loving President.
Mutombo has friends on both sides of the aisle, as he was a special guest at George W. The last three Presidents of the United States -- leaders of the free world, the most powerful people on the planet -- and all call Dikembe Mutombo a friend. Thanks nbacares nba www. And sure enough, he's getting started with the next set of potential Presidents.
Here he is with Hillary Clinton:. Congratulations to our friend, hillaryclinton for winning South Carolina. You have our support. And while nobody has taken a picture of Mutombo with Trump -- yet -- it's clear Mutombo's influence is already rubbing off on the presumptive Republican nominee:.
It's not pleasant, but the truth is we do not have ultimate control of our lives. Markets can crash, wars can be fought and nations can rise and fall. We as individuals are ultimately powerless to cause or prevent these things. We are at the mercy of a small group of incredibly powerful people who actually pull the strings in our puppet lives.
And Dikembe Mutombo is friends with all of these people. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Spanish La Liga View team list. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email.
Sure enough, the Sixers did go on to win the draft lottery, and now have the No. On the other hand On the one hand: Mutombo made an honest mistake Mutombo explained to the AP that he had received an email from the Sixers asking for a congratulatory tweet: The email, obtained by AP, showed some sample tweets that could be used.
On the other hand: How could Mutombo have known before the lottery Tweets are always real. On the one hand: It would've been pretty easy to guess Philadelphia might win The 76ers had a 25 percent chance of winning the lottery, the best of any team. If Mutombo merely guessed the Sixers might win, it would've been a good guess.
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