Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag was 1 of the greatest taunts in sports history
Dikembe Mutombo wasn’t JUST known for the finger wag. But when you see the many images of the legendary center who died from brain cancer at the age of 58, you see him and his humongous wingspan going up for a block,
Jaelan Phillips Did a Dikembe Mutombo Tribute With One Finger Wag
At one point during the half Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips jumped up to knock down a pass attempt by Rudolph. After signaling incomplete Phillips broke out a simple finger wag. Considering the game was played hours after news broke that NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo had passed away at 58,
Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag
Dikembe Mutombo spoke to FOX 5 DC in 2022 about his famous finger wag. Mutombo passed away at 58 years old after suffering from brain cancer.
Dikembe Mutombo, the NBA’s Finger-Wagging Defensive Stalwart, Dead at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame NBA center, who was a towering defender on the court and an ambassador for the game off of it, has died from brain cancer. He was 58.
Dikembe Mutombo: From finger wag to Geico ad. Moments we'll remember from former Rockets, NBA star
In a blowout of the Lakers in 2007, Mutombo blocked five shots, moving past Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become second in career blocked shots. Only Hakeem Olajuwon, the former Rockets great and an inspiration to Mutombo as a fellow African, collected more. Mutombo finished with 3,289. Olajuwon had 3,830.
Dikembe Mutombo's most iconic finger wag moments
Dikembe Mutombo, one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, is best known for his iconic finger wag celebration.
Jaelan Phillips wags his finger after batting down Rudolph's pass with force
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips wags his finger after batting down Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph's pass with force.
Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo with great celebration
Jaelan Phillips made sure to shout out the late Mount Mutombo during Thursday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
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Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
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Former Houston Rockets star Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
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