Dikembe Mutombo will continue to hold the ‘oldest player in the NBA’ title into 2009. He is the biggest fan favorite in Houston and everyone loves him around the league. The Rockets wanted him back for his defense, his leadership, and his services in case Yao Ming is injured for a 3rd year in a row.

“I’m going to consider to keep playing basketball. The next part will be to tell my lawyer, David Falk. My body and my mind is responding to the thrill of the game. The coaches and the fans and everyone are in there. I talked to my wife and kids a lot this week, especially my children. (They) want me to play one more year.”

Dikembe is also know for raising over $30 million for a modern hospital in his hometown Kinshasa in the Republic of Congo and was recognized by George Bush in last year’s State of the Union Address. The “Cookie Monster” returns!