As Josh Kroenke finished up his media day press conference, he announced what ended up being the biggest news of the day: The Denver Nuggets will be retiring Dikembe Mutumbo’s No. 55 jersey during the team’s first home game.
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 26, 2016
Even better, the Nuggets will do so while wearing their iconic rainbow skyline jerseys.
the #Nuggets will wear their iconic skyline jerseys on October 29th when Mutombo's number is retired.
— Aniello Piro (@MediaByAP) September 26, 2016
Mutombo spent five of his 18 seasons with the Denver Nuggets, earning three All-Star selections, a Rookie of the Year award and two All-Defensive-Team honors.
He, though, will always be remembered for his role in the Nuggets’ upset victory over the Seattle Supersonics in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
So, make sure you’re down at the Pepsi Center on October 29 to watch as Mutombo’s jersey goes up into the rafters for good!