Denver Nuggets Honor Dikembe Mutombo with Emotional Tribute

The Nuggets celebrated the life and legacy of the late NBA legend with a heartfelt video and a 55-second applause during their season opener.

Fans and the Denver Nuggets paid tribute to Dikembe Mutombo with a video highlighting his achievements and a 55-second standing ovation, symbolizing his jersey number.
The tribute took place during the first quarter of the Nuggets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer, passed away from brain cancer at the age of 58 in September 2024.
Players and coaches wore T-shirts featuring Mutombo's iconic finger wag, and his name and number were displayed on the court.
Beyond basketball, Mutombo was celebrated for his humanitarian efforts, including building a hospital in the Congo that treated approximately 200,000 people.