After 18 years in the league, Dikembe Mutombo is now heading to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Nicknamed Mt. Mutombo, the 7’2 center from Georgetown University became known for his astonishing defense, and famous finger wag that followed his monstrous blocks.
In the 1991 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets selected Dikembe Mutombo with the fourth overall pick and made an immediate impact. During his first season, Mutombo averaged 16.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks while becoming an All-Star in his rookie season. In an era that saw legendary big men like Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, and David Robinson, Mutombo was able to become one of the elite centers of his generation.