Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. (born February 8, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player, who played most of his 15-year NBA career for the Miami Heat.Nicknamed "Zo", Mourning played at center. His tenacity on defense twice earned him NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and perennially placed him on the NBA All-Defensive Team. He made a comeback after undergoing a kidney transplant and later won the 2006 NBA Championship with the Heat. He has also played for the Charlotte Hornets and New Jersey Nets. On March 30, 2009, Mourning became the first Miami Heat player to have his number retired. Since June 26, 2009, Mourning has served as Vice President of Player Programs and Development for the Heat. On April 7, 2014, it was announced that Mourning will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Alijah Mourning, Alonzo Mourning III, Myka Sydney Mourning
Parents
Alonzo Mourning Sr., Julia Hadnot
Nicknames
Alonzo Harding Mourning, Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr., Zo
Awards
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2014), Olympics in Sydney (gold medal for U.S.) Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1999,2000), 1995 NBA All-Star Game, NBA champion (2006), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2002), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Yea...
Nominations
Best NBA Player ESPY Award
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
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Plays professional basketball in the NBA for the Miami Heat (since 1995). Previously played for the Charlotte Hornets (1992-1995). [April 2002]
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Won his first NBA Championship as a member of his old team, the Miami Heat. He has announced that he will return for another season to defend Miami's title. [July 2006]
3
Forced to retire from the NBA due to a life-threatening kidney condition. Currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. [December 2003]
4
Currently plays for the NBA's New Jersey Nets. Previously played for the Charlotte Hornets (1992-1995) and Miami Heat (1995-2003). [November 2003]
5
(December 17) Traded by the New Jersey Nets with Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and a pair of first-round draft picks to the Toronto Raptors for Vince Carter. [2004]
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(December 23) Released from a New York hospital where he received a kidney donated by his cousin. Mourning underwent the transplant on December 19. [2003]
Alonzo III (August 1996), Myka Sydney (22 September 2000)
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As a member of the basketball Dream Team 2000, he flew back and forth between Australia and the USA to witness his wife giving birth to their child in the USA during the Olympic Games in Sydney (2000).
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Attended Georgetown University. Was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the second pick of the 1992 NBA Draft.(Behind Shaquille O'Neal). Missed most of the 2000-2001 after being diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder. Was a member of the 2000 NBA Dream Team.
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Earning $110 Million Dollars for 7 years. Draft: Hornets 1st Round 1992 (2nd Overall)
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Like Mike
2002
Alonzo Mourning
Touched by an Angel
1997
TV Series
Alonzo Mourning
Space Jam
1996
Alonzo Mourning
Arli$$
1996
TV Series
Alonzo Mouring
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Patrick & Zo
2016
Video short
Himself
NBA Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
2014
TV Movie
Himself
Mike & Mike
2013
TV Series
Himself - Former NBA Player / Himself - Retired NBA Player
$70 Million
