Here are four things to know about NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo:
He loves his family.
He loves basketball.
He loves Africa.
He loves Atlanta.
So when given the chance to take part in an event that combined two of his deepest passions – namely, the first-ever NBA game in Africa – it was a foregone conclusion that Mutombo would participate. He attended the August 2015 exhibition game and sat courtside with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBA Africa Ambassador Hakeem Olajuwon.
Fans at the NBA Africa game got an unexpected bonus in the second quarter.