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13 hours ago · Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey — who was with Mutombo for many seasons in Houston — was informed of his friend’s death during the team's media day on Monday. Tears welled in Morey’s eyes as he processed the news. “There aren’t many guys like him,” Morey said. “Just a great human being.
1 day ago · Mutombo did not play basketball until midadolescence, having preferred soccer as a child. ... But four years into retirement he received ample payback, starring in an acclaimed Geico commercial ...
2 days ago · The Philadelphia 76ers are an American professional basketball team based in Philadelphia. The franchise has won three NBA championships (1955, 1967, and 1983). Often referred to as the Sixers, it is the oldest franchise in the NBA. Learn more about the team’s history and notable players.
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8 hours ago · This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 October 2024. Congolese-American basketball player (1966–2024) "Dikembe" and "Mutombo" redirect here. For other uses, see Dikembe (disambiguation) and Mutombo (name). This article is currently being heavily edited because its subject has recently died. Information about their death and related events ...
1 day ago · After graduating from Georgetown with degrees in linguistics and diplomacy, Mutombo was the No. 4 overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft, going to the Denver Nuggets. “I like to sit back and listen to how people say how great some of these are now, because in a few years Dikembe’s going to surpass them all,” Thompson said of the 1991 draft picks.
1 day ago · The free-agent acquisition of Paul George was the first step in turning a Sixers squad that suffered a disappointing first-round playoff exit into a legitimate title contender. On paper, the nine-time All-Star swingman helps the Sixers form arguably the league’s best Big Three with 2023 MVP and seven-time All-Star Joel Embiid and All-Star point guard Tyrese Maxey .
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12 hours ago · Tough day. but he’s going to be watching over us.” — 76ers guard Kyle Lowry. “Dikembe was beloved by the entire NBA community and his tireless humanitarian efforts left an indelible mark ...
