Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Harding Mourning Jr.
Alonzo Mourning, a Hall of Fame NBA center, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.
- Profession
- Basketball player
- From
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Born
- February 8, 1970
- Years active
- 1992–2008
Early life
Born in Chesapeake in 1970, Mourning was a prep star before an acclaimed career at Georgetown University.
Career
A seven-time All-Star and elite shot-blocker, he won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006 after overcoming a serious kidney disease.
Major achievements
He was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Legacy
Mourning is celebrated both for his play and his philanthropy and resilience.
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