Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

It was more than a decade ago that a young Haitian center took his first brave steps into the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Samuel Dalembert learned his lessons well, starting with a demanding coach in Larry Brown. Also providing a few pointers for the rookie were 76ers guard Allen Iverson and shot-blocking center Dikembe Mutombo.

Fast forward to Monday's news conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, where Dalembert sat flanked by Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond and coach Scott Skiles.

Now Dalembert is the veteran at age 31, hoping to help the Bucks reach their playoff goal while also mentoring young big men Larry Sanders, Ekpe Udoh and rookie John Henson.

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