The Sixers were already an NBA Finals contender at that point in the season but a season - ending injury to Ratliff made the move for Mutombo necessary .
Dikembe Mutombo was originally acquired by the 76ers in a big deal with the Atlanta Hawks involving Theo Ratliff .
The Sixers were already an NBA Finals contender at that point in the season but a season - ending injury to Theo Ratliff made the move for Dikembe Mutombo necessary .
Dikembe Mutombo was originally acquired by the 76ers in a big deal with the Atlanta Hawks involving Theo Ratliff .