Dikembe mutombo weighs in on michael phelps using his. Dikembe mutombo is a congolese american retired professional basketball player. Dikembe mutombo joins rachel nichols, stan van gundy and amin elhassan on the jump to play what were you thinking. Dikembe mutombo enjoyed serge ibakas finger wag during.
Dikembe mutombo bleacher report latest news, videos. Dikembe mutombo very much enjoyed serge ibakas finger wag. When a rookie shaq bullied prime michael jordan and almost got away with it duration. Search, discover and share your favorite mutombo gifs. Dikembe mutombo is often referred to as one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players of all time, hall of famer and former nba star isiah thomas said. When i was a kid, id see him all the time at this take out place by my house but hed always pretend he was on his cell phone so no one would bother him. Just three seasons later, mount mutombo became the first round pick of the denver nuggets going fourth overall in. Dikembe mutombos finger wag is a part of nba lore now. Dikembe mutombo top 10 blocks of his career youtube. In 1992, the 7foot2inch rookie center was an nba allstar, but he played. Check out dikembe mutombo, one of the best shot blockers in the history of the nba, as he comes up with the swat on the tamika catchings. Please include at least one socialwebsite link containing a recent photo of the actor. Dikembe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jean jacques wamutombo. Geico tv spot, happier than dikembe mutombo submissions should come only from the actors themselves, their parentlegal guardian or casting agency.
Lebron james blocks dennis schroeder, does dikembe mutombo. The finger wag also transformed him into a highly marketable player. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports. Dikembe mutombo made fans across the world with his infamous block shotfinger wag combo during his 18year career in the nba. Mutombo got a block on pippen and did his signature finger wag to the crowd early in the first quarter.
Dikembe mutombos finger wag backfires on him youtube. That year, the nba banned the mutombo finger wag, and after a period of protest, he complied with the. Dikembe mutombo bio, facts, family famous birthdays. According to for the win, mutombo was actually forwarded the clips of king and phelps using the finger wag while traveling, and as you can tell, seemed to get a great delight out of it.
He even had a signature move, a threatening finger wag to anyone who tried to get by him on the court. Dikembe mutombo finger wag gif rejection basketball. Dikembe mutombos finger wag inspired a generation of. Dikembe mutombo revealed a decadeslong global conspiracy. Dikembe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jeanjacques wamutombo born june 25, 1966 is a. But the tables were turned after michael jordan dunked over the sevenfoot hall of famer.
Dikembe mutombo turns 52 on june 25, 2018 and the legacy of his famous finger wag has inspired athletes in all sports to copycat for decades. Serge ibaka, dikembe mutombo finger wag perfect moment. June 25, 1966 in kinshasa, democratic republic of the congo cd relatives. I am a fan from china and ive watched almost every game of yao since he was pretty a young dominative center in shanghai sharks. We take a look back at all the blocks, finger wags, an. Visit nba on espn on youtube to get uptotheminute nba. This soviet figure was probably one of the most prolific leaders the world has ever known. Dikembe mutombo denies bismack biyombo permission to. But the tables were turned after michael jordan dunked. Former nba basketball player dikembe mutombo speaks to the media at marina bay sands on april 5, 2016 in singapore. The former houston rocket is also making new fans thanks. Lebron james did dikembe mutombos signature finger wag in.
Dikembe mutombo mutombo in 2012 personal information born 19660625 june 25, 1966 age 53. Get the latest dikembe mutombo news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Lilly king called out yulia efimova with some strong words and a mutomboesque finger wag. Dikembe mutombo confronts bismack biyombo for using his. Dikembe mutombo and his finger wag get inducted into the. And i know his idol has always been arvydas sabonis, but i do know he regards dikembe mutombo as a. Join facebook to connect with dikembe mutombo and others you may know. Dikembe mutombo loved serge ibaka doing the finger wag. Dikembe mutombo discusses michael jordans finger wag at. A recent article on named houston center dikembe mutombo the most generous athlete in the world. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes.
This is a collection of videos starring my basketball idol dikembe mutombo. Mutombo is a member of the recently formed junior nba asia advisory council. But no player has ever had a more signature, celebratory gesture than mutombos fingerwag. Dikembe mutombo doesnt remember the first time he wagged his finger in a basketball game, but he does remember why. The 5 moments that prove michael jordan is the king. Spoken whenever someone is flat out denied and followed with a finger wag, whether it be getting a shot blocked or getting turned down by a friend for a beer. Dikembe mutombo on that time michael jordan gave him the finger. Dikembe mutombo talks about the finger wag that became his signature, despite frequent complaints from coach rick pitino, nba league fines. The 5 moments that prove michael jordan is the king odds. Dikembe mutombo revealed a decadeslong global conspiracy to rig the nba draft lottery new, 15 comments perhaps dikembe mutombo sent out an accidental tweet tuesday.
Dikembe mutombo receives humanitarian award from harvard. Dikembe mutombos ultimate atlanta hawks highlight mix. Dikembe mutombo finger wag gif nope no shake discover. Credit to the cameraman for capturing ibakas finger wag and mutombos reaction in the same shot. Every time he blocked a shot, he would turn to the crowd and. Dikembe mutombo naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. During his playing days in the nba, dikembe mutombo made a name for himself as a relentless defender near the basket, and became one of the leagues all. A man dont fly in the house of mutombo, he recalls with a chuckle, demonstrating the wag by shaking his long index finger in front of his face. Dikembe mutombo arrived on the campus of georgetown university with every intention of becoming a doctor, but his sheer size was too much for hoya coach john thompson to overlook.
Mutombo hasnt always been so approving, as he and ex. The list included the names armstrong, jeter, and woods, but it was the 39year old. The hall of famer has said in the past that he doesnt mind others doing his famous finger wag, so long as they recognize he did it first. Baby cant stop laughing at dikembe mutombo commercial. Dikembe mutombo s top 10 blocks of his career duration. Dikembe mutombo mpolondo mukamba jeanjacques wamutombo born june 25, 1966 is a congolese american retired professional basketball player. The houston rocket career of dikembe mutombo position. One of the greatest clips in nba history is the 8th seed denver nuggets beat the no. Dikembe mutombo collected 3,289 blocks in his career, second most alltime, and he followed almost every one with his trademark finger wag.
The 52yearold nba legend was dining at the landmark diner in the atlanta area late sunday evening when someone ran into the restaurant and yelled out that multiple cars had been vandalized in the parking lot. Outside basketball, he has become well known for his humanitarian work. I got me more blocks than dikembe x4 fuck what you think i fuck with them niggas thats sipping that drank and, smoking that loud getting so much money i should just live in. Dikembe mutombo ultimate nuggets highlight mix youtube. Dikembe mutombo joins rachel nichols, stan van gundy and amin elhassan on. Mutombo named most generous athlete houston rockets. Dikembe mutombo enjoyed a glittering nba career that saw him become an eighttime allstar, a fourtime defensive player of the year and a hall of fame legend. Afterward, james strutted along the baseline, wagging his finger, a nod to former hawks center dikembe mutombo, who used to wag his finger. But when serge ibaka did it on tuesday night, it was ok. Bismack biyombo blocks shot, does the dikembe mutombo finger wag video 7 years ago. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the national basketball association nba. Players in nba africa game honored dikembe mutombo with. Possibly the best shot blocker in the 90searly 00s.
Dikembe mutombos fancy rollsroyce phantom was smashed up while he was having a fathers day dinner with his family. Mutombo spent a portion of his career with the hawks back in the midnineties when the team wore those beautiful black. Dikembe mutombo on that time michael jordan gave him the finger wag the jump duration. Dikembe mutombo, from soccer to basketball hall of fame.