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PRIMARY TEAM
NUGGETS

Dikembe Mutombo

8-time All-Star, Hall of Famer renowned for defensive dominance.

Center·1991-2009

DRAFT 1991GEORGETOWN

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8x
ALL-STAR
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4x
DPOY
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HOF

Career Timeline

Nuggets 1991-92–1995-96Hawks 1996-97–1999-0076ers 2000-01–2001-02Nets 2002-03Knicks 2003-04Rockets 2004-05–2008-09

Key Teammates

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Mahmoud Abdul-RaufDenver Nuggets · 360 GP
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Reggie WilliamsDenver Nuggets · 353 GP
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Bryant StithDenver Nuggets · 276 GP
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Alan HendersonAtlanta Hawks · 259 GP
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Tom HammondsDenver Nuggets · 243 GP
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Tracy McGradyHouston Rockets · 214 GP

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Fame Meter

TIER A
Household Star

Dikembe Mutombo grades as Tier A (Household Star). Massive star, widely known by casual fans. Not quite universal icon tier, but still a household NBA name.

Frequently Asked

What teams did Dikembe Mutombo play for?
Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks
When was Dikembe Mutombo drafted?
1991
Who were key teammates of Dikembe Mutombo?
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Reggie Williams, Bryant Stith
What awards did Dikembe Mutombo win?
Hall of Fame inductee