No Man Flies in the Eyes of Mutombo

The miscreant who used racial slurs while heckling Dikembe Mutombo at a preseason Magic/Rockets game has reportely issued a full apology, offered to make a $5000 donation to a charity of Mutombo's choice, and pledged not to attend any Magic games until he gets an OK from the big fella.

That's all very nice. But his explanation leaves a little bit to be desired... he claimed that he didn't know that calling Mutombo a monkey might be considered offensive.

Really? You didn't think that big Deke might object to that term?

If Mutombo had simply swatted the guy in the head, the way he's redirected so many weak shots in his career, that would have been just fine with me. Give this clown a great big ol' finger-wag, Dikembe. You owe it to yourself.