Dikembe Mutumbo "I made him mad" - The Events That Led To Michael Jordan's ICONIC Dunk On Him

[@ZanebonoFigures]

Rest in Power African King. Basketball misses your reach, but the World will miss your Heart 🕊 👑

[@junepeg3]

Condolences to Mutombo's Family... Legend

[@mamadoucissoko3930]

RIP Dikembe. This era was the best for NBA Basketball . Fun memories

[@RellyOhBoy]

I definitely remember that game. MJ came baseline and went up, Mutumbo was a foot or two in the paint, he tried to contest it and failed. HE GOT BANGED ON. PERIOD!! Michael Jordan is the ultimate competitor and if he puts you on his hit list, rest assured there will be a line through your name at some point before you leave the Earth.

[@jedtraq264]

MJ never made it a priority dunking on Mutombo until Mutombo decided to stress it.....

[@cuquin09]

It is obvious, he will never recognize it, because it was a challenge that Mutombo issued, and they fulfilled it, he says that the hoop was covering him, jajajaja, it is clearly seen, that Mutombo knows that he is coming and he believes that the prey is coming, but It was one more dam for Jordan of more than 7', that is what really bothers Mutombo, knowing that his challenge came true

[@nosurren]

That part

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

He put the clamps on MJ

[@b01tact10n]

I still love Mutumbo because he brought it every night DPOY great respect.

[@xudongliu7232]

After the game, Craig asked Jordan about the dunk on Mutumbo and the finger waving afterward: "Is that something you're gonna regret?" Jordan: "No, (but) yeah, I do regret, cuz that's a technical foul. In retrospect, I'm giving the other team a point." Just one of many reasons Jordan is the best ever.

[@dc4690]

Great point.I was gonna point out him shooting and making a free throw with his eyes closed in a game. I know it’s ‘just a free throw’ or whatever,but Lebron ain’t doing that.He doesn’t even take his teams technical free throws (yet another reason he ain’t the goat).Kobe never did that,Steph never has,KD never has,,not Kareem or Magic not Bird not wilt not russell,etc... And again,I get that it’s ‘just a free throw’,but you gotta have a dif type of confidence to do that in a game mid conversation or mid shht talking with the opponent and to just be laughing about the situation the whole time...then of course he swished it. And if any Kobe fans see this yea I know kobe bet $$👀 bla bla bla on a free throw and you gotta have crazy confidence to even suggest that etc etc etc yea I get it...but he didn’t close his eyes.Big difference.

[@JesusChristIsKing7]

@@dc4690 what this got to do with LeBron or any other all time greats, not to be that guy but can great players be great 👍🏽.

[@dc4690]

Re-read my post

[@JesusChristIsKing7]

@@dc4690 I understood

[@dc4690]

Then why’d you ask what it had to do with Lebron? I was just pointing out yet another reason Lebron,Kobe our whoever else is nowhere near MJ.I do that any time I get a chance. Dumb fans need to stop acting like Lebron or anybody else is the goat over MJ.Shit is getting annoying.

[@melakagelus7281]

Michael M.J. Jordan...He is not just one of the best basketball players but the best basketball player ever.

[@KATHYSloan-wk3re]

You haven't seen the doctor Julius Ervin where Micheal got his style and moves. Please do your research.

[@gabemore1766]

Bruh I’m sick of this era and the games bring back hand checking bring back the real teams that had passion to play for their team I miss the physicality and competitiveness

[@ellemarr7234]

💯 cause half the game is now spent with the ball suspended in the air for 3s. Fouls for tapping. It sucks

[@gabemore1766]

@Uncomfortable Truth there was still colour tv back then Jesus level on intelligence for real! It certainly moved in a bad way for sure

[@Jangocat]

I agree, basketball was so much better when they allowed hand checking, physical play and trash talking. The mental game getting into your opponents head and physical game should be part of the game. The NBA peaked in the 80's-90's.

[@chloielazo5144]

​@@ellemarr7234l

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

I also dislike the newer ESPN commentators like Jay Williams acting like they’ve been a part of this narrative. You were 16 when this dunk happened Jay. Just stop.

[@frankdudek6242]

Growing up watching this era and the coverage afterwards. Mutumbo is such a light hearted jokester that he just talks s*** to the goat because he can. I find it hilarious. There’s not a lot of content about mutumbo. But he can always be a part of the goats content

[@bright2120]

I would like that too now that you say it. Him on the 76ers with AI. I know there is some funny but serious stories about his career/life.

[@karabinas]

I find it super impressive Dikembe went from being an All-Star in the NBA to voicing the Cookie Monster.

[@gregoryphillips5518]

It brings a tear to my eye because I was fortunate enough to be able to see for 12 years what Micheal did to people, he was was and is the smoothest basketball player ever. He never disappointed, ever.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@iceewicc]

Jordan brought an energy and vibe unseen these days. Regular games had playoff energy. We were lucky.

[@codycomstock3260]

Someone being good at a game makes you cry?

[@eroccha]

@@codycomstock3260 He wasn't good. He was the greatest.

[@codycomstock3260]

@@eroccha Someone being the greatest at playing a game is a silly reason to cry.

[@eroccha]

@@codycomstock3260 No one actually said cry. Try rereading the OP and this time think exaggeration, humor or enhancing a point to show how special MJ was.

[@johnobrien1759]

I remember watching this when it happened. At the time I had no idea what the backstory was, I just remembered Johnny Red Kerr flipping out. I thought it was just because Mutumbo was doing the finger wag that whole year. And I remember Red Kerr being so furious that they gave Jordan a technical on the finger wag. You were great

[@brileygabriel4949]

Dikembe STILL salty about that one!!! lol Jordan planted a flag on the top of Mount Mutombo! It happened!!!

[@TELL843]

Rest Easy, Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo

[@SnowboardJedi]

If I close my eyes Dikembe sounds just like Cookie Monster....it's amazing

[@captainmartin1219]

Lmao 🤣🤣

[@djronniecash7876]

Ha ha ha ha ha 😂 😄 😆

[@TheManFromKansas]

Lol,you wrong 4 that,lol

[@omgbreezy4707]

Now that’s all I hear lmfaoo

[@sacamentobob]

HAHAAHAAH COOKIESSSSSSS

[@otishathomas5192]

Poor Mutambo! He’s a legend but boy he sure is in denial!😂 Bless his heart!🙏🏾

[@shaunkoger8096]

😂😂😂 Poor Mutombo you mean poor Patrick Ewing MJ still call this man to talk trash to this day Ewing said MJ been talking trash for 40 years non stop

[@brileygabriel4949]

@@shaunkoger8096 Ewing is the one player that I really feel sorry for, for having the misfortune of playing his WHOLE career during the Jordan era. Jordan was snatching rings from Ewing since his college days! Ewing's entire career was haunted by MJ! smh lol

[@shaunkoger8096]

@@brileygabriel4949 I know right lol

[@SnowboardJedi]

It's Ok he just landed the gig as the next voice of Cookie Monster 😂

[@brileygabriel4949]

@@SnowboardJedi lmbo!!!

[@jordanjreamer203]

THEY ARE BOTH LEGENDARY

[@audreycalanza1592]

He got served a facial with a side of his own finger wag signature and MJ left this man in denial until to this day😂

[@RichardmpayiTnway]

7 years for 1 dunk

[@audreycalanza1592]

@@RichardmpayiTnway and yet this is the one dunk he can never cope with🤣

[@shawnkincheloesr5192]

You just gotta love the intensity that an offensive player like MJ would bring & Mutumbo was a Sho Nuff, shot blocker ✌🏾

[@ac4185]

You hold the goat to one dunk, that’s pretty damn good.

[@tedbear6012]

Mj never made a point to dunk on him. He only blocked mj like 2x ever too

[@gymbrown911]

Mutombo sent MJ flyyyiinnggg the other direction. ​@@tedbear6012

[@shaunkoger8096]

😂😂😂I was about to turn 19 when I saw this I remember him gettin Mark Eaton and Manute Bol and those two are 7’4 and 7’7 im still like wtf 26 years later

[@teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013]

RIP Mr. Mutumbo.💖 Thank you for your no no no finger and your generosity for many people, especially to your country. 🥰🤗 See you in Heaven. 😇🥰 Taiwan misses you. 🇹🇼😭

[@bondson0094]

The mere fact we are talking about a 6 foot 6 Guard. hunting & dunking on a 7 foot centers tells you all you need to know about how amazing MJ vertical & strength was.

[@derrickburwell7777]

I want to "like" your comment, but it's perfectly at 23! 👍🏾

[@cspc2570]

Was really 6'4 ish but yeah

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

I'm 5'9 and i could dunk a 9' foot rim 😁😁 a 6'6' should jump on top of the rim ! Tire of something that is easy because of their height, that we make a big deal out if it !

[@snerdterguson]

48" vertical, still the NBA record. Sit down Rodney.

[@d9rrodree]

Matomba was right though he had to go under the rim and I never seen Jordan dunk that fast as if he was scared

[@stiffiejohnson1822]

Those Atlanta Hawks jerseys were fire 🔥

[@beedatrottv8708]

Now Dikembe is a believer of the saying " Never talk trash to Mike " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌

[@colaseuguens5070]

After 7 years bro😂😂

[@detectivemarkseven]

​@@colaseuguens5070still counts though 😂

[@leonrodriguez1714]

​@@colaseuguens5070it was never a challenge to mike until he brought it up

[@mittensmcghee4916]

When you try to block, you accept the challenge!

[@cloudwalker9572]

9:29 come on Dikembe you were under the basket and he had to go through the baseline, he went for you and he got you.

[@efrenperez1381]

Como’n you now it’s more easy to Dunk than block so even MJ IS ONE OF THE BEST I DO KOT AGREE WITH ONLY ONE TIME DUNK OVER HIM.

[@dlt2k7]

Mikembe was the epitome rim protector, that was his main job and skill. So regardless of where Jordan started his attack from in comparison to where Mikembe started his attack from, his job was to protect the rim, and he failed that time and got dunked on lol.

[@bottomuptv9836]

And this was 34 years old jordan

[@jakefessler1667]

Dikembe mutombo could make a lot of money being the voice of a cartoon villain

[@nicedoppy2077]

cookie monster drunk!!

[@AnHebrewChild]

Mutombo: what a personality!

[@nanka2002]

So when he told him I did not get you recently, he was telling the truth. thank you. 🧡

[@jsnhawe]

You just got to truly love them both for this! How much it meant to them both, how much it resonates to this day. Love it!

[@postachyld6439]

Rest easy Mt Mutombo 🙏🏾 😢

[@bryantnonya8704]

Did you see the change in Michael Jordan's body language when mutombo said Scotty did?? Just the body language alone and the way he starts rocking side to side says I am going to vanquish this guy!!

[@junglekutz5625]

Lolol I didn't peep that, but this whole thing is funny. Some folk just don't get it. It's like investing time and energy into someone that actively goes out of their way to show you that when it comes to his game, you can't touch him. It's just a matter of time before he consciously chooses to show out, or shows out based on the right "opportunity" presenting itself. There's hype, and then there's reality!

[@bryantnonya8704]

@@junglekutz5625 I can just tell that his mind became very active as soon as mutombo said Scotty dunked on him but Jordan never did. Maybe I noticed it more than others because I have a similar personality in some ways to Michael Jordan so I know what was going on and I know he went home and just thought about it and thought about it and thought about it and that was mutombo's undoing LOL.

[@junglekutz5625]

@bryantnonya8704 maybe.....I have no idea. But based on how he has readily reacted to others on the court to show and prove whatever (based on whomever annoying him).....needing to think about or "over think" what comes natural to him, doesn't seem to be the drive behind how his mind works.

[@Marvilloso]

Dikembe Mutumbo: (blocks mike shot, waves finger) "NOT AT MY HOUSE!" Michael Jordan: when I saw him and heard him say that and that's when I took it personally 😂

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

He took it personal, MJ 😂 RIP Mt. Mutombo you were a class act!

[@trumpjr5179]

God I remember that, it was all hyped up in the Media leading up to that series. Mutumbo was a defensive stopper and could Jordan drive to the hoop with him there. That's all we heard, well we know how that all worked out.

[@QxBoNG]

Jordan has never climbed mount Mutombo! Lol what great Trash Talk

[@TechN9cian01]

First! This series is amazing man thanks

[@mrcassantos]

I’ve heard that story a bunch of times, but this is actually really good video. Had some details that I didn’t know.

[@geffrydescallar2856]

Dekembe is hilarious.😂

[@joannpreston2999]

Mutumbo should have just hushed. He started a fire while the camera was rolling...I said oh lord why did he say that? 🤭😆

[@jefferycollyge3877]

That's 1 reason why you should never talk trash to Michael Jordan. You talk trash to Michael Jordan he'll get his revenge

[@olivermassing9437]

Amazing I am watching all of them, amazing work from your side my G Thanks ;)

[@coachcarter8238]

Dikembe wanted Michael to dunk on him.

[@algladyou]

Lol!

[@jinkyartillero7111]

Bronsexual spotted

[@diagnemoustapha1795]

Great content bro ,keep going💥

[@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy]

“A man can not fly in the house of Mutombo.” Ok, maybe once. That’s good stuff man.

[@iaintmissin]

lol Dikembe is a legend 😂😂😂

[@Homosapien-218]

U want me to call scottie....tht cracks me up everytime I see tht part!!

[@TheEsquireOfSportsFSU]

WHAT YOU GONE CALL SCOTTIE FUH???

[@CT6-z5s]

RIP Dikembe

[@jackcole1833]

I think it's Patrick Ewing's fault bcoz it's him that said " he never dunk on you, never put you on the highlights!".

[@MarkBaugh-s9x]

Hahhaaaaa😂😂😅❤🎉🎉🎉. Ewing got dunked on baited MUTOMBO.

[@mikec6678]

Mutumbo was inaccurate about one of the things he said... Yes, he was coming from the opposite side of the rim BUT he reached the basket at the same time Jordan did. Regardless of the fact that Mutumbo is about a foot taller than MJ, MJ had an incredible vertical leap that he showed. Video doesn't lie

[@nicedoppy2077]

..and Mutombo, was in the zone as a real post, he got enough time and almost one xtra foot (in height) to go up and still with that advatnages, lost in front of MJ that was faster and with more courage and vertical over him!!

[@madafaka3473]

When mj mad,he will get his revenge ingame. But when lebum got mad,he will cry on ref and ask for a tech

[@khaelz]

Dikembe you had enough time to contest the dunk stop saying you were late. That's on you.

[@Spaniard711]

He was right there he missed the block

[@Dandeeman26]

Yeah he was that was his fault and he verbally admitted it. Mutumbo did get dunked on but he said he did.

[@terrellmoses]

Tell us you can’t jump that high without telling us that you can’t.

[@billysikes1374]

He definitely stuffed it on his ass, he keeps saying it took 7 years, they only played 1 or 2 games a year at most, MJ destroyed everybody, a lot better players than Mutombo

[@simga849]

Mitumbo also blocked him. That is basket

[@genxcyclist3734]

May the Giant of the Congo rest in peace . Thank you for the memories. 😥🏀

[@adrienmboa9005]

Rest in peace gentle giant you will be miss 😢

[@zshark365]

DM try to say he didn't look at it as being dunked on 🤣Nah big fella you Got Dunked On!!! 💯

[@B3GINNER]

80s Mike would've tattood Mutombos face

[@d25615]

Truth

[@jeremyanderson2805]

😂 bruhhhhh that 80s game when he dunked on that kid and shattered the glass 😳 sheesh that dude mentally is probably still not okay

[@randyjsing]

Oh I was looking for this comment ‘cause you best believe that would’ve happened.

[@kswan2234]

No doubt!!!

[@merlball8520]

'80s Mike struggled to get out of the first round of the Playoffs. Mark Eaton blocked Jordan a few times per game in a few different games.

[@Rlee1911]

Here on a sad day... RIP to Mutombo 😢

[@Arthu8]

The thing about these videos is that they make you smile ear to ear having been alive to see these games. Awesome!! These should all be preserved in HD digital for infinity.

[@fiestastboost5788]

Condolences. There are no players this tough, hard nosed, skilled and determined to do the dirtywork on defence for the fans and the W. As a fan I really aprecite Mutombos game. The NBA now is just boring no one like this anymore in the league. This will be the 2nd season in a row now im not watching the NBA. Respect 🙏

[@georgeblake2187]

Great video

[@duckman23]

I watch this game when I was younger oh man I was going crazy. If you ever told MJ he couldn't do something you just f up

[@chunky9791]

Gorgeous pass by Longley 9:02 to the left of Phil Jackson Bill "The Winner" Wennigton in street clothes lmfao! Popping off!

[@sahm5071]

Damn mutombo really reaching with the term "dunked on" 🤣

[@skyMcWeeds]

Our man Patrick Ewing left Dikembe Mutombo talking smack to the goat. It was funny we all knew Pat wanted to say to Dikembe "Don't go there, don't you go challenging Mike"

[@nicedoppy2077]

the great Ewing warning him in a cool way but Mutombo still go trash talking to the GOAT like a real stupid and then....Damn!!!

[@imllendream]

2 things we can evaluate: 1) MJ after 7years felt relieved, overjoyed, and closed a big chunk of a book chapter that has all the fans doubt about MJ unable to handle all the big guys in NBA. He finally dunked to the greatest blocker whom I prefer to call the "Great Wall of NBA". It was MJ's another great exploit and snd brought him to even further up to another level. 2) Dikee obviously is bitter since that dunk and couldn't move on every time he's confronted with that event thru interviews and conversations. Actually, the fact that it took MJ 7years to put a dunk on Dikee shows a loud statement of how great a blocker really he was in NBA. Dikee in fact has to only have to put up good wording arrangement of that line because as MJ accomplished it, it actually also elevated Dikee to a different level as the greatest blocker in NBA history. Dikee doesn't have to resort on pulling up all his verbal machineries to prove his point and discredit MJ at the same time.

[@RichardmpayiTnway]

And u wonder why he says that ? we know the background story thanks to internet but I bet a lot a people didn’t even know it took m’n 7 years for that 1 dunk? And like he said that was not getting dunked on. He has the right to confront people that try to diminish his accomplishments

[@fredmac2640]

Motumbo is a class act. I have 2 of them.. 😂

[@glennhubbard5008]

I still shudder remembering the brutality of a Pistons-Knicks series back then. Great times.

[@iaintmissin]

lol Dikembe is a legend, I like his argument. It wasn’t really on his head but it was enough to brag about 😂😂

[@rayjohnson2711]

Love the way Ewing stepped up for his youngin.

[@algladyou]

In slowmo. He saw him coming. Hehehe.

[@johnobrien1759]

I love Mutumbo and all the great things that he has done. But he looks kind of pathetic in this. You got dunked on by the greatest ever, there is no shame in that.

[@taklsux6746]

Not a bonafide A+ on yuh head. Yet still a highlight. Now that history is a block buster lol Healthy comp is always welcomed

[@Gman7283-ys7xb]

Rest in Paradise Mount Mutumbo

[@babochee]

RIP Mutombo the legend.

[@Kai-Soh]

What MJ said about doing the finger wave is a great example of the mentality a leader needs to have in a team sport... He got his moment but he cost the team a point and realizes that it was wrong.

[@DC5Boss]

Rest Easy Big Fella Dike 🙏🏾

[@cjron2107]

personal! luvd philj's reaction

[@miguelmaldonado4433]

Could have spared us of the Kendrick Perkins footage! LMAO

[@anthonygipson580]

R I H Dikembe 😢

[@gkniffen]

I love Mutombo’s swagger though... sooooo funny.

[@JPLMONEY23]

The fact that MJ was past his prime can still do things unexpectedly .

[@CharlesRussell-zj3jp]

Past his prime? Lol. His prime was quite long man

[@artartwell1992]

Fire 🔥 Content King 🤴.... 🤴

[@jaxjr121]

"It took you 7 years to get a B+ dunk on me." Gotta love Mutombo!👍🏿💯

[@daddyreeeco]

Is that personal to you, yeah a little bit. There is no such thing as a little bit personal with mj, it's just personal hehe

[@derrickjohnson9166]

"and he got fined* 😅😅😅😅Rest in Power King.

[@flyyorkcity5826]

This level of pride on offense & defense from both players has diminished. Happy I got to witness the golden era of basketball.

[@elnach3240]

Poor Dikembe learned a lesson many players did. Don’t get MJ hyped.

[@datcrazyblackoy4997]

thx for the vids They are a history lesson is why MJ is the GOAT. Some come close but MJ is untouchable. He was savage and worked hard and was an awesome clutch player. He did have some bad games but he was a fierce competitor and whatever he struggled with he worked on to become a better player.I thik the player kinda like Mike but in a diferent way of doing it is the great Steph Curry)

[@143surfer40]

that was the day that only jordan was better in evry position..but not today..evry player had the skill to do evrything..but im not saying todays player are the best than before.cus its a deffrnt style of play,rules and physicality..

[@KingofgraceSARA]

You gotta love DM's level of confidence. It's the only language MJ understands. Mutumbo is fearless. He took a beating from Shaq day after day and still have his all. These guys are phenomenal 🔥

[@thereasonwhy5188]

He got you dikembe your rookie year stop it

[@unchboy]

MJ dunked on centers LBJs greatest dunk reel was against Isaiah Thomas who was 6'1.

[@jeremyanderson2805]

Yea Lebron do be trying to pick on the smaller guys 😂 I still remember the couple of times he got John Lucas III when he played for the bulls. Lucas Lil Ass did surprisingly get his lick back and actually dunked on Lebron after he got postered but I don’t think that makes up for after the 1 time when Lebron had his sack on my mans head 😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Burton_aka]

Thank you Its Beyond Clear he was late coming over

[@shaybaby2427]

MJ was like “Okay fine!” “At that point I took it personal!” Moral of the story NEVER challenge this man!

[@jaxjr121]

gotta love mutombo!!😂👍🏿👏🏿💣💯

[@StevenIvoire]

Rip legend

[@pattrell5257]

Good point Mutombo! It wasn't a fair head-to-head confrontation. Plus, if he had not gotten MMAed, he could have done a better job on Shaq in the finals! The Sixers had nobody for Kobe, but--without Shaq--it's just a team of Kobe and role players. They probably could not have won the series, because Lue was doing a good job on Iverson, but they could have stung 'em!

[@D.N.Collins]

MJ dunked on Mutumbo during his rookie season.