Dikembe Mutumbo injured his knee in game 2 of the Rockets' playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers. An injury that's prompted Mutumbo to hint towards his retirement after an 18 year long career in the NBA.
"A preliminary examination revealed a knee strain and he was ruled out the rest of the game.Afterward in Houston's locker room, the 7-foot-2 veteran was on crutches and fighting back tears. 'Nobody ever thought they'd be carrying the big guy out like a wounded soldier,' he said. The 42-year-old will be examined by doctors in Houston on Wednesday" source
(n): Dang...I saw him get injured, but I didn't expect it to lead to this! I am sad for him, that's a pretty bad way to end a career...he could have been speaking out of emotion, but then again he is 42 years old...I'm sure he'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame some day...
(L): I LOVE Mutumbo!!! He was the first African in the NBA(at least the first one i knew of)!!! And he is the only NBA player to build a hospital in Africa to help the people in his country! On top of that he was an extraordinary player that has influenced the world greatly, not just in basketball, but in giving back to the community too. But at 42 I'm glad he is finally taking the time to rest and I wish him the best on his recovery!
(K): Hey L, remember that one time when we saw Mutumbo at the club and you tapped him and he had that look on his face like "great another groupie" and then you were like "hey i'm african too, your my role model!" lololololololololol good times.
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