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Alonzo Mourning Celebrates NBA Evolution, Receives Service Award

12/6/2025

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Alonzo Mourning, former NBA center, says the league is faster with more three-point shooting since his 2009 retirement.
He praises players like Victor Wembanyama and stresses the importance of winning championships.
Mourning says these changes benefit the sport, yielding higher scores and greater financial success.
He remains committed to philanthropy, co-founding the Overtown Youth Center in Miami.
This weekend, he will receive the Mia Hamm Service Award for charitable efforts.

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Alonzo Mourning, former NBA center, says the league is faster with more three-point shooting since his 2009 retirement.
He praises players like Victor Wembanyama and stresses the importance of winning championships.
Mourning says these changes benefit the sport, yielding higher scores and greater financial success.
He remains committed to philanthropy, co-founding the Overtown Youth Center in Miami.
This weekend, he will receive the Mia Hamm Service Award for charitable efforts.