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Dikembe Mutombo’s family returns to Philly, where a big piece of its ‘collective heart’ remains

The Sixers honored Mutombo, who was part of the 2001 NBA Finals team, during Thursday's loss to the Boston Celtics. The family also was invited to Friday's practice.

The late Dikembe Mutombo's wife, Rose (right), and daughter, Carrie, ring the ceremonial liberty bell before the Sixers played the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
The late Dikembe Mutombo's wife, Rose (right), and daughter, Carrie, ring the ceremonial liberty bell before the Sixers played the Boston Celtics on Thursday.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer