Dikembe Mutombo Mupolundo Jean Jacques Wamutombo, 1966 was born in Kinshasa, the capital of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), and is a retired professional basketball player who once played for the Houston Rockets in NBA. He is widely regarded as the best shot blocker and one of the strongest defenders in NBA. He won the NBA defender of the year four times. On July 23rd, 2009, dikembe mutombo held a retirement ceremony at the charity dinner of Peak Star China, which also meant that the basketball player who was respected all over the world would bid farewell to his basketball career completely.

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Mutombo is 7 feet 2 inches (2.18m) tall and weighs 265 pounds (120.2kg) when defending. He is generally known as "Dikembe Mutombo", and there are other nicknames (from the Chinese homonym of his name) such as "Wamoto", "Defensive", "Fool", "Uncle Mu" and "Muthombo".

Basketball career

Mutombo and Yao Ming.

At first, Georgetown University wanted to be a doctor. He won a scholarship from Georgetown University. Team coach john thompson firmly believes Mutombo can be an excellent basketball player. After that, Mutombo became an excellent center in the school under his guidance, continuing the tradition of high center in Georgetown University. He is regarded as the best shot blocker at Georgetown University. He once sent a 12 shot in a game, which also set the team's historical record. Together with teammate Alenzo Mourning, he became the strongest defense line in the team. During his college years, Mutombo's international background attracted the NBA. Like other university players, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) and Mutombo are considered superstars.

Denver nuggets

Mutombo was selected by Denver Nuggets in the first round of NBA draft 199 1. As a rookie, he was selected to the All-Star Team, averaging 16.6 points 12.3 rebounds and nearly 3 blocked shots. As the cornerstone of Nuggets' frontcourt attack, Mutombo has become one of the most powerful defensive players in the league, and he has been at the forefront of the league in rebounds and blocked shots for five consecutive years. However, because there are no star players around to help them, the Nuggets' best result is only 42 wins and 40 losses in the third season after Mutombo joined. But it was also in this season that the Nuggets led by Mutombo created the "Black Eight Miracle" and successfully defeated the No.1 seattle supersonics team in the first round. Mutombo's defensive ability is the key to their victory. He sent 3 1 block shots in five games. In the same season, he also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for the first time.

Atlanta hawks

1995-96 season, Mutombo's contract with Nuggets expired, and he decided to sign for Atlanta Hawks as a free agent. Mutombo still continues his good defensive performance in the Hawks, and has the trend of going up a storey still higher. During his stay with the Eagles, he won the Best Defensive Player Award twice and was selected as the Best Defensive Team for many times. The action of shaking his fingers after he successfully blocked his opponent has become his own symbol. In the shrinking 98-99 season, he won the IBM Award in NBA, and the winner of this award was calculated by computer formula.

Philadelphia 76 ers

With the decline of the eagle, Mutombo was also traded to Philadelphia 76 ers in February 2006, 5438+0. In the same year, he also won his fourth best defensive player award. He entered the NBA finals with the team, but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers by 1: 4.

Personal photos of Dikembe Mutombo (19 photos). The following year, as a free agent, he renewed his contract with the 76ers. It can be said that Mutombo's highest honor in the NBA is the NBA Eastern Conference champion. Although AI was the core of the 76ers at that time, I believe that the 76ers would not have achieved such good results without Mutombo's great help.

New jersey nets

Nets are looking for a tall player who can compete with O 'Neill and Duncan. Mutombo was traded by them from the 76ers. However, in his first season with the Nets, he only participated in 24 games because of injury, so he could not continue to play the playoffs. In June 2003, the Nets bought out Mutombo's remaining contract, and Mutombo signed a two-year contract with the new york Knicks. The Knicks immediately traded him to the Chicago Bulls for Jamal Crawford. However, Mutombo was traded to the Houston Rockets in the preseason in 2004, and then he played a game for the Bulls.

Houston rockets

In the same year, Mutombo made his debut as a backup center. Become a substitute for the new generation player Yao Ming, and form the strongest frontcourt combination in NBA. His first season with the Rockets was excellent (15.2 minutes, 5.3 rebounds and 4 points per game).

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A defensive center who completely relies on the great deterrent of the defensive end to gain a foothold in the NBA, advantages: 65438+2008 NBA veteran experience, using height, arm length and blocking technology to compete for rebounds and judge the blocking time is unparalleled. Disadvantages: With the growth of age, the physical confrontation and speed of play are not as good as before, and the means of attack are relatively simple.

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Comprehensive ability C, because of its own muscle group type and shooting feel, plays an important role in the offensive end, and is called the top five centers in the 1990s (Olajuwon, General Robinson, Ewing the Gorilla, shaquille O 'Neill, and some people add Iron Man Mourning. ) there is a big gap. The main offensive means are inside dunk, assist and hook shooting. There is basically no independent scoring ability, and there is almost no threat outside the opponent's restricted area, which is also the fundamental reason why he failed to reach the height of the four centers. He averaged 9.7 points 10.3 rebounds in his career.

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In the first year of the league, the comprehensive ability S surprised the Nuggets fans with an amazing average of 12.3 rebounds and 2.96 blocks per game. Careful fans found that his figure was slightly thinner than that of the traditional center, but his arm span was long and his playing speed was good. Relying on these two absolute advantages, he can easily intercept the passing and shooting of the opposing players. He won the Best Defensive Player four times in his career (1995, 1997, 1998, 200 1) and was selected as the first team of the NBA's Best Defensive Team three times (1997, 1998). Mutombo's elbow stroke is also a heavy weapon, which will not be easily used at critical moments. During his career, 25 players were lucky enough to have close contact with his elbow, the most serious of which was hitting vincent carter on the head at 200 1, and Carter missed six Eastern Conference playoffs. Lebron james was shot in the face in 2004, and James was taken to the hospital on the spot. In 2006, teammate McGrady was unfortunately elbowed by Uncle Mu, causing a slight concussion. It can only be said that uncle's deterrent to the stadium still exists.

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Center, because his advantages and disadvantages are equally obvious, center is the only role he can be equally competent. It's easy for him to average two doubles per game, as long as he is given enough playing time in this position. Even at the age of 40, the efficiency of rebounding and blocking is very few among league players.

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Dikembe Mutombo

In his 99 games for Georgetown, he averaged 9.9 points (64.4% of the school history record) and 6.6 rebounds. In the senior year, he averaged 15.2 points 12.2 rebounds and 4.7 1 block, and won the best defender of the year and the first lineup of the best lineup in the Great East. In his junior year, he was named the best defensive team in the Eastern Conference. In the draft of 199 1, he was selected as the fourth in the first round by Denver. Within a year, Uncle created the Black Eight Miracle. 1July 996 15 signed a contract with Atlanta hawks. On February 22nd, 20065438+0, they were exchanged with Luo Xiong-mcleod to Philadelphia for theo ratliff, toni kukoc, nazr mohammed and "Pepe" Sanchez. On August 6th, 2002, he was transferred to New Jersey in exchange for Keith Van Horn and Todd McCulloch. Signed a contract with new york on June 9, 2003. On August 5th, 2004, she exchanged with othella harrington, frank Wilhemlms and Sezary Terry Bansky to Chicago for jamal crawford and Jerome Williams. On September 8, 2004, Houston was replaced by adrian griffin, eric piatkowski and mike wilks.

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The first player in NBA history to win the best guard for four times, twice selected for the second team of NBA Best Team and twice selected for the third team of NBA Best Team (1998 and 2002). He was selected into the first team of the NBA's best defensive team three times, and was selected into the second team of the NBA's best defensive team three times. He was the oldest player to win two pairs of Dickenbermutumbo dolls.

The highest personal record in a single game: score: 39 points 1 February 3, 1992 against timberwolves 1 rebound1March 26, 1996 against Hornets17 assists 199210 days. On March 9th, 2006, 5438+0 Atlanta Hawks topped the list: 12, and on April 8th, 0993 18 was awarded the title of "Best Defensive Player" in the NBA in 2000-0/0/season. Selected as the "best defensive team" for the third time (1997-98, 1996-97 season); 200 1 was selected as the "second team" of NBA, participated in the "All-Star Game" for the seventh time on 200 1 and completed the 2500th blocked shot against Minnesota Wolves, ranking seventh in NBA history, averaging 199-2000 season. The shooting percentage was 0.562, the blocked shot was 3.28, and the NBA ranked second. He was awarded the title of "Player of the Week" (65438+20001October 30th), averaging 13.7, rebounding 19.7 and being selected1. He He won the Minnesota Wolves' "Player of the Week" title (1997 165438+) after completing the 2000th blocked shot in his career. Rebound 12.8, blocked shot 4.83 won the player of the week (1 99665438+February1), averaging 19.7, rebounding 16.7, blocked shot 4.00 in April 2009. The 42-year-old Mu Dashu also became the oldest player to win two pairs in NBA history. His 3,289 blocked shots rank first among active players and second in NBA history, second only to another legendary center of the Rockets, hakeem olajuwon. Every time Mutombo puts on a big hat, swinging his index finger has become his signature action.

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Four NBA Defenders of the Year: 1995, 1997, 1998, 200 1 8 NBA All-Stars: 1992, 1995,1. In 2002, three NBA teams: Team Two (200 1), Team Three (1998, 2002) and six NBA defensive teams: Team One (1997, 1998, 200 1. The first NBA rookie lineup in 2002: 1992, with two NBA regular courts rebounding first: 2000( 14. 1) and 200 1 (13.5), and four NBA regular courts rebounding first. 1999(6 10), 2000 (10/57)1NBA offensive rebounds: 2006 5438+0(307)2 NBA defensive rebounds:/kloc-0. In 2000 (853), the average number of blocked shots in three NBA regular stadiums was the first: 1994(4. 1), 1995(3.9) and 1996 (4.5), and the total number of blocked shots in five NBA regular seasons was the first:. 1997(264) and 1998(277) were awarded the title of "best defensive player" in the NBA in 2000-0 1 season; Selected as the "best defensive team" for the third time (1997-98, 1996-97 season); 200 1 was selected as the "second team" of NBA, participated in the "All-Star Game" for the seventh time on 200 1 and completed the 2500th blocked shot against Minnesota Wolves, ranking seventh in NBA history, averaging 199-2000 season. The shooting percentage was 0.562, the blocked shot was 3.28, and the NBA ranked second. He was awarded the title of "Player of the Week" (65438+20001October 30th), averaging 13.7, rebounding 19.7 and being selected1. He He won the Minnesota Wolves' "Player of the Week" title (1997 165438+) after completing the 2000th blocked shot in his career. Rebound 12.8, blocked shot 4.83 won the "Player of the Week" (1 99665438+February1), averaged 19.7 and rebounded 16.7 in three games. The block shot of 4.00 led the Nuggets to create a 1994 playoff black eight miracle. Career statistics: 10.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks. April 2009 1 1, against Golden State Warriors, Uncle Mu played for 35 minutes. The 42-year-old Mu Dashu also became the oldest player to win two pairs in NBA history. His 3,289 blocked shots rank first among active players and second in NBA history, second only to another legendary center of the Rockets, hakeem olajuwon. Every time Mutombo puts on a big hat, swinging his index finger has become his signature action.

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1991.1.29 Rick Pierce was knocked to the ground and got 12 stitches on his forehead; 1991.12.28 robert parish was knocked to the ground; 1993.438+02.30 chris webber pushed and abused; 1994.4. 10 Robert Horry was hit on the head and his mouth hit the floor; 1996. 10.22 Michael Jordan's nose bleeds1997.10.4 charles barkley had 4 stitches on his lips; 1997. 1.30 Anthony Carr was knocked unconscious; 1997.4. 12 Tom gulliota's nose was broken; 1997.5.6 dennis rodman retaliated and injured people after being called, and committed two technical fouls; 1999.3.4 Kevin Willis hit his shoulder heavily and could not play for several games; 1999.2.6 Jason Williams' nasal bone fracture; 1999.4.9 chris childs lost a tooth; Marcus camby gave a heavy knock on the throat; Larry johnson hit his head; Patrick Ewing hit his head; 1999.5.4 Mark Storickland's nose was broken; 1999.5.8 Lindsay hunter was shot in the left eye; 1999.5.8 christian laettner was beaten in the face; 2000. 12.28 Chauncey-Billups was hit in the mouth, with 4 stitches and a broken front tooth; 200 1. 1. 13 Cory Maghetti eye injury; 200 1.2.26 Ray Allen has a broken nose; 200 1.5.6 chris childs has a broken nose; 200 1.5. 16 Vincent Carter was hit in the head, so he missed the 1 Eastern Conference playoffs. That year, Mutombo 76ers won the Eastern Conference championship. On February 4, 2002, vincent carter was shot in the lower abdomen; On March 3, 2003, Kloc-0, Yao Ming was shot in the throat and Mutombo was convicted of malicious foul; On April 20, 2004, kenyon Martin was shot in the eye, and Martin later retaliated against the injured for a technical foul; 2004. 12.29 lebron james was shot in the face and was taken to the hospital. He was forced to live in a mask. 2006. 12.3 McGrady was shot in the head and slightly concussed. On April 22, 2009, in the second game of the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets challenged the Trailblazers away, tearing the left ligament while competing with Auden for rebounds, and ending their career ahead of schedule.