As the 76ers were beginning their quest to win the franchise's first championship in over 40 years and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2001, the news of Dikembe Mutombo's death rippled throughout the team's practice facility.
It was one that hit home in Philadelphia. Mutombo was a midseason addition to that 2001 team who, alongside Allen Iverson, led Philadelphia to the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Before the real games begin, players and coaches from 28 teams gathered on Monday for media day ahead of training camp.
Towns is the latest All-Star bound for a new team, a group that also includes Klay Thompson, Paul George, and Chris Paul.
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