Cobb Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Source: Dawn.com NEW YORK: The NBA is taking another step in its plans to expand its presence in India, sending Dikembe Mutombo to take part in a pair of events this week. The former All-Star centre, recently hired as the league’s global ambassador, was in Mumbai on Wednesday to unveil two refurbished courts, along with a learning centre, which the league said will benefit more than 1,500 children. He will take part in a groundbreaking ceremony for another new court on Friday in Chennai, then remain there to run a coaching clinic over the weekend. Much as it previously did with China, the NBA has tried to capitalize on its popularity in India. The league has held a number of events there the last two years, including a Basketball without Borders camp last summer. I've always like Mutombo. Good to see him helping out children and promoting the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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