ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club will host a one-of-a-kind celebration on Nov. 24, today unveiling details of plans to honor Hawks Legend Dikembe Mutombo when the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer’s No. 55 jersey is retired at halftime of the club’s contest against the Boston Celtics. Dikembe Mutombo Night, presented by Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, will include appearances by NBA, team and city officials, a unique fan giveaway, and the sale of Mutombo-themed merchandise to benefit his foundation.
The tribute will begin as soon as guests enter Philips Arena, where Mutombo-centric game programs and commemorative “No, No, No” finger-wagging foam hands, presented by Fusion, will be distributed to each fan.