DENVER -- There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver ...

Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena during Thursday's season opener. • Get NBA League Pass TODAY > DENVER ...

DENVER (AP) — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number.

DENVER -- There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds -- his number. The late ...

Former Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo, who died in late September, is honored by having his name and number placed on the floor in the second half of an NBA basketball game between the ...