Happy Tuesday! We were all over the emotional spectrum when it came to the sports world yesterday. From Mutombo and Rose, to the Mets and the Braves, it was a little bit of an odd day. But I’ll say this, nothing like a day where things get put in perspective. We’ll cover it all, and more, in today’s edition of the Daily Stump!

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Today’s Trivia🧠

⚾️ Which MLB team has the HIGHEST playoff win percentage in MLB history?

• A. New York Yankees

• B. Kansas City Royals

• C. Miami Marlins

• D. LA Dodgers

• E. Detroit Tigers

(answer at the bottom of the Stump!)

On This Day…

🥊In 1975, the THRILLA IN MANILLA! Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier went FOURTEEN rounds in Quezon City, Philippines.

Ali was able to defeat Frazier and retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title. This was the pairs third and final bout. It is touted as one of the greatest boxing matches of all time. The two boxers were never the same after this one.

What’s Worth Your Time

🏀A Basketball Humanitarian to His Core: Dikembe Mutombo

A man who was more than just a basketball legend, Mutombo helped grow the game into an international product. Mutombo passed away yesterday at the age of 58.

To start, we’ll talk about his basketball career, but what Mutombo did off of the court shows you way more about who he was than just stats and accolades ever could. Mutombo played 18 NBA seasons after a successful college career at Georgetown University.

He was a member of the Nuggets, Hawks, 76ers, Nets, Knicks, and Rockets, before retiring after the 2008-2009 season. He ranks second all-time in career blocks, and 20th all-time in career rebounds. He is most known for his signature finger wag that would come after all of his blocks. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.

Mutombo was named the NBA’s first Global Ambassador and was truly a humanitarian at heart, hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He worked tirelessly to grow the game, particularly in Africa, and was a key partner in the development of the Basketball Africa League.

He spoke nine languages and served on the boards of a variety of nonprofits, including the Special Olympics, the CDC Foundation, and the US Fund for UNICEF. He was not just a basketball player, he was a giver, a lover, and someone who simply cared about others.

🏈 MNF Doubleheader! Lions go to war Against Seahawks + Titans-Dolphins Pillowfight!