GOODBYE DEKE
by mutombo4life on Apr 22, 2009 11:22 AM CDT
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I've always been a rocket fan ever since i started watching basketball. I grew up in houston, so it only makes sense. But I always had an interest in what Deke was up to. He played the game like a football player, and i think thats what i loved the most. No nonsense, no bending, and he never broke. Until last night. ILast night signaled the end of a great basketball era. We will miss you, DEKE. If only i had known that Saturday night was the last time i would see the finger wag, i would have cherished it a lot more. Good luck to you in whatever you decide to do./ Deke walks into a bar when he first arrived in the states. without a grasp on the english language, Deke belts out "who wants to sex Mutombo?". LONG LIVE DEKE. LONG LIVE THE GREAT ONE.
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From Portland
He’s always been one of my favorites. I hope he stays around basketball for a long time and keeps doing amazing work in another way. GOD BLESS YOU DEKE!
Proud member of Duck nation!
Indeed he is
Have you ever wondered why SA keeps winning? A little devil help maybe….
Proud member of Duck nation!
From Portland
I was truely saddend to see Mutombo go down like that. I really wish he could have at least played this series out. A great guy and a great basketball player. RIP CITY!!!
Sorry to hear the news Rockets.
Thanks for 18 years big guy.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
Amazing career
Great player, and an important teammate whether or not he is playing. Here’s a cool video of Rockets Players imitating Deke (Novak in this)
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-115/Dikembe-Mutombo—Gravity-and-Light.html
Somebody else once said that Mutombo had to choose between becoming a doctor, or playing basketball, which would let him build entire hospitals...
Dikembe is a hero.
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
From Portland
Mutombo is a true warrior and you saw how tough as hell he is going for the block after blowing his knee out, thats heart. He will be sorely missed by everyone around the league, I hope more players aspire to be like him.
if brandon roy played for toronto he'd be brandon waaaaah
That was definitely incredible...
…and a helluva way to go out. Everyone knew it was over the moment they saw it. He was too tough of a player, and you could read it was over on his face.
We’ve been able to appreciate some serious, shot-blocking talent here in H-town.
Missed it and still tried for one more block. Dayumn!
It’s a damn shame. I’ll miss the old fella.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
From Portland
Warrior heart and a good guy to boot. Not many guys looked like they were having as much fun in a tough game as Deke. He will be missed around the league
RoadBlazer
I knew the second he went down and was in obvious pain that was probably it for Deke. It made me really sad. I stood up and cheered for him along with everyone else in my section.
Thanks for many great years Deke. We have all enjoyed living in " The house of Mutombo."
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