NBA's Statesman Mutombo Retires

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2009 10:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – Dikembe Mutombo officially called it quits today after an 18-year NBA career. "I had a wonderful, wonderful ride," said the eight-time All-Star, injured in Tuesday's game. Tomorrow, fittingly, he receives yet another award for humanitarian service. The 42-year-old has long been involved in... Read full story »

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