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A Look Back at Dikembe Mutombo’s Signature Sneakers and His History With Adidas
At 7 feet 2 inches, Mutombo held down the paint as one of the league’s best-ever defenders and shot blockers. As an Adidas athlete, he served as a rare exception to the rule that big men can’t sell shoes with his namesake model still counting among the most eccentric signature models in the history of the sport.
Dikembe Mutombo Dead at 58: Look Back At His Memorable Commercials for Adidas and Geico
Dikembe Mutombo, beloved NBA Hall of Famer, died on Sept. 30 at the age of 58 following a battle with brain cancer. The seven-foot-two Congolese-American athlete, who was a leading shot-blocker in the league, is now remembered as a legend on and off the basketball court for his athletic skills and his humanitarianism.
Adidas Pays Tribute to Dikembe Mutombo's Life & Legacy
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Of course, Mutombo's outsized influence extended far beyond the basketball court. He was a humanitarian,
"I’ve been told I accomplished that" - Dikembe Mutombo on being one of the greatest defenders in NBA history
"I was playing with a goal in mind, and what I wanted to accomplish before I would leave the game. Being able to accomplish that, I was so proud of my success. Every time I came to the court, I studied the statistics.
A Look Back at Dikembe Mutombo’s Adidas Sneakers
Look Back At His Memorable Commercials for Adidas and Geico Adidas Is Coming for Hoka With Its Chunky Adizero Aruku Sneaker for Everyday Wear Stella McCartney Debuts Another Collaboration with Adidas at Her Spring 2025 Show in Paris Dikembe Mutombo,
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How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag
So, how exactly did the 7-footer come up with the finger wag? In a 2014 interview with BuzzFeed's Max Blau, Mutombo revealed ...
Dikembe Mutombo’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Late NBA Player Made
Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive player’s in NBA history, Dikembe built a successful career on and off the ...
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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died aged 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. NBA commissioner Adam Silver released ...
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NBA players, coaches, GMs react to Dikembe Mutombo's death: 'He made us who we are.'
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri had already finished speaking to reporters for NBA media day and came back out when he learned about the death of Dikembe Mutombo on Monday morning.
Damian Lillard’s Adidas Halloween Sneaker Has Notes of the Iconic Freddy Krueger Dunk
Damian Lillard and Adidas are taking a page from one of the most iconic Nike SB Dunks of all-time for their Halloween sneaker ...
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Dikembe Mutombo's son pens heartbreaking tribute after father's death
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passed away at age 58 on Monday, September 30, 2024, and his son Ryan penned a heartbreaking tribute to his father after the news. The NBA was rocked with some ...
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Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag was 1 of the greatest taunts in sports history
Dikembe Mutombo wasn’t JUST known for the finger wag. But when you see the many images of the legendary center who died from brain cancer at the age of 58, you see him and his humongous wingspan ...
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NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dead at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer known for his finger wag after blocking a shot during his career, has died, the NBA announced Monday. He was 58. The league said Mutombo died after a ...
Trae Young Practices in Anta Sneakers Amid Reports Adidas Will Ax His Signature Line
Trae Young took to the court Tuesday for the Atlanta Hawks’ first day of practice not in his own signature sneaker from ...