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Dikembe Mutombo passes at 58

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikol13, Sep 30, 2024.

  1. peleincubus

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    He was one of the best players at an older age in the nba. Was still locking down the paint at the end. RIP
     
  2. lalala902102001

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    This makes me so sad. RIP.
     
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    I had no idea he was sick. RIP DEKE
     
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  4. T_Man

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    RIP big man....

    He was great player on the court.. He was greater person and Human being off of it...

    This man was a great inspiration to what it means to give back and love one another..

    Regardless of their race or culture...

    T_Man
     
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    It was known in 2022, but where he went for treatment was not disclosed. RIP, he made basketball fun.
     
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  6. glimmertwins

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    Prayers to Mutumbo's family - a great player, a Rocket legend(albeit for a brief period of time), and despite all of that - somehow even a better human by all accounts. He will be missed.
     
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  7. sirjesse

    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    All time great post defender, even better human being.
     
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    Very sad to hear the news. RIP.
     
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  9. AB

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    Rest in Peace. One of my favorite Rockets!!
     
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    RIP, dammit just saw the news. I met him several times and he used stop by downtown Houston with his wife. Sad to hear.
     
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    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    I can't hate this enough. Do you know I met him once? Super brief, but I'm glad I can say I had the privilege. Sad sad sad day. He made his mark though, both in the NBA and the world. Man, I'm super bummed on this news.
     
  12. don grahamleone

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    Who wants to open pearly gates for Mutumbo!
     
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    A legend of a player, but more importantly, a legend of a man. RIP
     
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    One of the pillars of my youth as a young hoops fan. Loved watching him bang with the other big men of the era. RIP
     
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    a giant of a man, both figuratively and literally.

    there will be no virgins left in heaven after Deke has sexed them all.
     
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    One of my favorite players of the Morey era. Always felt good when he was subbed in, even after he crossed the age of 40.
     
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    RIP. Praying that his hospital continues to receive support.
     
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    RIP Deke. Just bad news and he was so young, had so much more life to live. He was one of the good ones on and off the court.
     
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