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Denver Nuggets to retire Dikembe Mutombo’s jersey and number, and wear some sweet throwbacks

Christian Clark
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Owner Josh Kroenke presents a Dikembe Mutombo jersey, announcing thay the team will retire his number. Denver Nuggets press day, Sept. 26, 2016. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) pepsi center; nuggets; basketball; sports; kevinjbeaty; denver; colorado; denverite;
Owner Josh Kroenke presents a Dikembe Mutombo jersey, announcing thay the team will retire his number. Denver Nuggets press day, Sept. 26, 2016. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

On Sat., Oct. 29, the Denver Nuggets will retire the jersey of legendary shot-blocking center Dikembe Mutombo.

The Nuggets will also wear their throwback rainbow jerseys as they take on the Portland Trailblazers in the home opener.

Christian Clark

Christian Clark covers sports. He's worked for outlets that include the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Oklahoman, Columbia Missourian and Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine. He likes music and Mexican food. Lots and lots of Mexican food. Got questions? Tips? You can reach him at [email protected].

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