Bismack Biyombo has been dominating the glass and blocking shots the past couple games like Dikembe Mutombo used to do on the regular. He’s also adopted Mutombo’s finger wag after blocks and said he had Mutombo’s permission and blessing to use it.
But even he admits now he didn’t ever have it.
Bismack Biyombo on his 'big brother' Dikembe Mutombo, and getting permission to do the 'finger wag' #Raptors https://t.co/l4Zlp6TYgb
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 22, 2016
In an interview with TMZ, the legendary defensive genius said he never did give permission for the signature move.
“I don’t know when did that conversation took place,” Mutombo said … “Him and I need to talk this summer.
“He claim in the newspaper and everywhere he said I gave it to him. I said, Did I gave him? Was it family? Cosign? But you know what, he’s a young man, man, I let him enjoy the fame. He’s making me famous!
“I will see him in the Congo this summer so him and I will talk back home with nobody around us.”
Ruh-roh.
The past two games have been simply phenomenal for Biyombo. He’s scored just 12 points but has added 40 rebounds and seven blocks. He blocked LeBron James on a dunk attempt and his Toronto Raptors are now tied at 2-2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers for a chance to make it to the NBA Finals.
Clearly, he’s got his mojo working. That said, perhaps it’s time to ditch the finger wag for something more modern. Something original. It would be a good way to appease his idol, who might give him more than a little bit of a hard time this summer.