Playing in the Past: When NBA Players Lace Up Models of Yesteryear

Dikembe Mutombo – Nike Air Team Max Full Court

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First Released: 2000
Last Worn: 2008

These days, Dikembe Mutombo is back with his original pro sponsor, adidas. During his latter seasons with the 76ers and the Rockets, Mutombo sported the Swoosh. A favorite upon release, and well after, was the Nike Air Team Max Full Court. Much like GP, Mutombo scored PE pairs years after their introduction.