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High as hell...
Thank god the Kings aren't the only team in the league that hangs a Division Championship banner....
CHEA!
GOOD WIN.
On a side note...it was definitely unfortunate to see Dikembe go down like that. Right when it happened, I immediately turned to Ira and said, "Damn, I really hope this isn't it for him."
Sure enough, Dikembe met with reporters after the game and confirmed our worst fear, saying, "For me, basketball is over."
It's one thing to look at his accomplishments as one of the best defensive players of all time, but he was a man of even more honor off the court and his charitable work is unmatched. I've been searching endlessly through my hard drives for a piece I did on Mutombo while in school for an assignment on 'The Most Impressive Person You Know Of,' as his stories, quotes and contributions are inspiring to all.
I really hope this isn't it Big Guy, and I never wanted to say I saw his last game this way, but much respect to a great player and person.
-Nick
3 comments:
both teams played hard.
in all seriousness, it sucks that he may be going out like that. I was a fan when he was at Georgetown...up till he and the Nuggets beat my Sonics and that image of him laying on the court rolling around with the ball got stuck in my memory forever. I hated him after that but I always respected dude off the court for the things he did...so its sad that this looks like the end of his NBA career. Hopefully the things he did off the court will continue
My main man Dell was @ Club Aura on Saturday night after Huston beat the Blazers. He was their celebrating with none other than Ron Artest and Dikembe Mutumbo.
Always loved Mutombo as there aren't really anymore inside presences with the intimidation factor he has brought. I too, did a piece on him for a Public Speaking class and while it is said to see him leave the game the way he did, what he has done, the memories he has left and his continued work as an ambassador will always live on.
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