The good Mr. Mutombo
by hawksdawgs on Apr 22, 2009 9:23 AM EDT
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Dikembe Mutomobo, a man who won two (and half) defensive player of the year awards with the Hawks and pretty much represents all that is right with basketball, went down with a career ending injury last night during the Rockets Blazers game.
To a man who gave Atlanta the finger wag, toughness, and all out effort, and more importantly to a person who gave the country of Congo a hospital, we salute you sir.
In a boy's game, you were always the best of men.
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God bless you, Dikembe...
“I cried so much about it when I was laying on the floor but when I got in the locker room I decided to be positive and thank God for the wonderful 18 years that I had.’’
Good man…
Anyone remember this recurring skit they would do on 99X where they would prank call people and play his voice to unknowing people? “Dis Duh-kem-bay Mah-tum-bo, I call you back…” (in African dialect)…hilarious, wish I could find it archived somewhere
This Bud's for you Dikembe
As a 21 year old, he was my favorite Hawk when I was a kid. I remember doing his finger wave in rec league ball when I made blocks and when I grew up I wanted to be just like him. This is a sad day for the sport of basketball. I wish his jersey would still fit me because I would wear it to the game tonight. haha.
GO HAWKS!!!
LMAO
That is exactly, I mean to the T, what I thought when I saw this. Great minds sir, great minds.
"If Woody were Captain of the Titanic, he'd argue the boat sinking speaks to how effectively they put rich people in life boats and lock the poor folks below."
-jrauch commenting at Hoopinion on Woody's (non)logic in his post-game comments
Always been a fan of Mt. Mutombo
If yesterday was his last game, he went out like a warrior. The game will miss you.
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