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Forget R.O.Y., the Veteran of the Year: Dikembe Mutumbo
Forget R.O.Y., the Veteran of the Year: Dikembe Mutumbo
Forget about about Derrick Rose and the Rookie of the Year award. I mean no disrespect to Rose, but we're introducing a new award. This one doesn't go to that young kid who razzled and dazzled NBA crowds in one season, this one goes to the wiley veteran in the L who's still making an impact ...
In praise of Dikembe Mutombo, one of the all-time greats
blogs.chron.com — Dikembe Mutomo's legacy will be that he was one of the great NBA defensive players of all-time,... an amazing shot-blocker, a winner in every sense of the word. Yet his career is so much more than that. He was... (more) In praise of Dikembe Mutombo, one of the all-time greats
Dikembe Mutombo: "For Me, Basketball is Over."
myespn.go.com — The Oregonian quotes Dikembe Mutombo : "I'm going to need surgery. For me, basketball is over. I cried... so much about it when I was laying on the floor." The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice writes : His 18-year NBA career ended ... (more) Dikembe Mutombo: "For Me, Basketball is Over."
Houston Rockets' Dikembe Mutombo leaves game on stretcher
Houston Rockets' Dikembe Mutombo leaves game on stretcher
sports.espn.go.com — Houston Rockets reserve center Dikembe Mutombo injured his left leg in Tuesday night's playoff game against the... Trail Blazers and left the court on a stretcher. (more) Houston Rockets' Dikembe Mutombo leaves game on stretcher
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Josh Q. Public — ... Veteran of the Year: Dikembe Mutumbo  (Hoop Heads North) ...

The 10-man rotation, starring superstars and sour grapes
Ball Don't Lie — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Peachtree Hoops. Can you enjoy another team's superstar in the playoffs? PF: The Painted Area. According to the stats, the quality of shooting in the NBA has never been better. SF: Inside Corner. An extremely reflective meditation on tonight's Mavs-Spurs game by The Shoals. SG: Hoop Heads North. Forget about Derrick Rose ...

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