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Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:18 am
by HMFFL
Once Dikembe Mutombo passes out his gifts, he hopes to return to the NBA for a final season, possibly with the Celtics.
The 7-foot-2-inch, 260-pound center said last week he hopes to sign with a team after spending Christmas with his family in Atlanta. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year said among the teams that have shown interest are Boston, San Antonio, and Miami. The former Rocket also said Houston has "not answered me." The 42-year-old, who has blocked 3,278 shots during his 17-year career, said he is in "good shape" from working out three hours a day with spinning classes, yoga, and weightlifting.
"You'll see me in the next two weeks," Mutombo said. "I will be somewhere. I really need to go back to playing. I've just got to make sure that I go to a place where I can be happy. There are about four to five teams that I've been looking at and about seven teams that have shown interest. It's up to me to make my decision."
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Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:49 am
by mattlanta
I wouldn't mind Mutombo in Atlanta. Just as long as the fans realize that his minutes will be limited, so when one of our bigs has a bad game, no one should be screaming for Mutombo to get more minutes.
And the chances of him coming to ATL are pretty much low. If anywhere, it would make sense for him to go somewhere else where he has a higher chance of winning a championship.
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:20 am
by Lue_4_MVP
Please don't go to the Celtics Dike...
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:53 am
by JellyBean
If you continue reading the link, it seems like he's picking Boston.
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:14 pm
by ACE_reppin_ATL
Mutombo would be great for this team, because he would provide another well-respected shotblocker and rebounder...He would make our 2nd unit a lot more competitive, by giving them a DEF inside, allowing them to play more aggressive on the perimeter and not worry about getting beat...Combine his presence with Zaza's hustle would be a nasty duo inside on on the boards...
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:09 pm
by Venables
It makes sense from both a skill-set standpoint and a marketing stand-point. I dont see a reason why we DONT go after him. Worst-case scenario, he serves as a good marketing tool and provides some mentorship to guys like Smoove, Horf and Solo.
Wonder if Sekou has heard anything.
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:58 pm
by BAMABIRD
Dike back in Atlanta would be awesome! He could really teach some of our younger players to be professionals, on and off the court.
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:52 am
by HMFFL
Dikembe Mutombo needs to be considered as a big man coach when he does retire. I expect him to sign with a true contender right now as a player, but we need to do what we can to bring him back to the Hawks family, because he would be such a positive player for our bigs to learn from.
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:07 am
by raleigh
Does Mutombo have any ties to Atlanta other than playing there years ago? (A serious question).
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:13 am
by mattlanta
mrhonline wrote:Does Mutombo have any ties to Atlanta other than playing there years ago? (A serious question).
Doesn't he live here?
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:43 pm
by PenguinAUB
we need a big man that can score our defense is fine, dikembe doesn't fit
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:40 pm
by FCNATL85
Libid21 wrote:mrhonline wrote:Does Mutombo have any ties to Atlanta other than playing there years ago? (A serious question).
Doesn't he live here?
he does live here... Marietta as a matter of fact.
Re: Dikembe Mutombo
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:09 pm
by Narcist
I think he will go back to houston hes not going sell out and take the easy way with the celtics. i hope.