A trio of ex-NBA stars are invading Vancouver to promote the league. Dikembe Mutombo, Muggsy Bogues, and Ron Harper will be participating in the NBA All-Star event series on January 22nd and 23rd. Activities include the NBA All-Star Kidsfest and the NBA All-Star Challenge. There will... Read More
It is a busy time for retired basketball fan favorite Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo recently led a tour of NBA stars to Africa and will get inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next Friday. The once-dominant center also received news this week that he will be honored by on... Read More
It was a monumental moment for ex-NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo to help bring American pro basketball into Africa. The legends made appearances that headlined the league’s first exhibition game on the continent this past Saturday. Olajuwon and Mutombo even surprised th... Read More
Not many individuals from the world of sports have led more charitable efforts in Africa then former NBA big man Dikembe Mutombo. On August 19th, Mutombo’s foundation will hold the Caring for Congo Gala at the St. Regis in Atlanta. The night will start with a cocktail reception a... Read More
In light of eased tensions between the United States and Cuba in recent months, many expect an influx of baseball talent from the island nation. There may also be some emerging basketball talent in the coming years if two former NBA All-Stars have a say. Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo... Read More