U.S. President Barack Obama (L) chats with retired National Basketball Association star Alonzo Mourning, who is participating in a harvest of vegetables in the White House Kitchen Garden, along with First Lady Michelle Obama (R), in Washington, October 6, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

U.S. President Barack Obama (C, rear) and First Lady Michelle Obama pose for a group photo with retired NBA player Alonzo Morning (L of Obama) and The Muppets, after participating in harvesting at the White House Kitchen Garden, in Washington, U.S., October 6, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets former NBA star Alonzo Mourning, who is participating in a harvest of vegetables in the White House Kitchen Garden, in Washington, U.S., October 6, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

U.S. President Barack Obama stands near former National Basketball Association player Alonzo Mourning after arriving at the Grande Oaks Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 9, 2013. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT GOLF BASKETBALL) 

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with former National Basketball Association player Alonzo Mourning after arriving at the Grande Oaks Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 9, 2013. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT GOLF BASKETBALL) 

U.S. President Barack Obama stands next to former National Basketball Association player Alonzo Mourning after arriving at the Grande Oaks Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 9, 2013. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT GOLF BASKETBALL) 

Former Miami Heat player Alonzo Mourning (L) congratulates owner Micky Arison after Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 3, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat executive and former National Basketball Association player Alonzo Mourning checks the headroom in the new Lincoln MKZ premium mid-size sedan as it is unveiled by the Ford Motor Company at a press event at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida December 3, 2012. Mourning's local charitable foundation has an association with Lincoln. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS TRANSPORT SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) blocks Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett during third quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida November 30, 2007. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming from China backs in on Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) in the first half during NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida, November 23, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (L) drives to the basket against Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts November 16, 2007. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES) 

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton (L) looses control of the ball against Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning during the second half of their NBA basketball game at Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina November 13, 2007. The Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Miami Heat 91-76. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat players Anfernee Hardaway (C), Shaquille O'Neal (L) and Alonzo Mourning sit dejected watching their team lose to the Charlotte Bobcats during the second half of their NBA basketball game at Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina November 13, 2007. The Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Miami Heat 91-76. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES) 

Detroit Pistons Tayshaun Prince (L) goes up for 2 points as Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning looks on during fourth quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida November 1, 2007. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat Alonzo Mourning (L) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons Nazr Mohammed during first quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida November 1, 2007. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning poses for photos on media day in Miami, Florida, October 1, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning poses for photos on media day in Miami, Florida, October 1, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley (L) reacts in the closing moments of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff in Miami April 29, 2007. Surrounding Riley are Alonzo Mourning (C, rear) and Dwyane Wade (R, rear). The Bulls swept the series 4-0 to advance in the playoffs. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) and Antoine Walker watch their team play in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff in Miami April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago Bulls Ben Wallace (C) shoots under pressure from the Miami Heat's Antoine Walker (L) and Alonzo Mourning (R) during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff in Miami April 29, 2007. The Bulls swept the series 4-0 to advance in the playoffs. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) greets Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon after the Heat's loss to the Bulls during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff in Miami April 29, 2007. The Bulls swept the series 4-0 to advance in the playoffs. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning watches his team play in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff in Miami April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago Bulls Ben Wallace (C) shoots as Miami Heat's James Posey (bottom L) falls to the floor in the first quarter during Game 4 of their Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff in Miami April 29, 2007. At top right is the Heat's Alonzo Mourning. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning tries to get a hook shot over Chicago Bulls' P.J. Brown (42) during third quarter of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference NBA basketball playoff action in Miami, Florida April 27, 2007. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat players (L-R) Jason Williams, Michael Doleac, Alonzo Mourning and Shaquille O'Neal sit on the bench during their 104-96 loss against the Chicago Bulls in game three in the first round of NBA playoff action in Miami, Florida, April 27, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon (bottom) fights for a loose ball against Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning (R) of the Miami Heat during the second half of game three in the first round of NBA playoff action in Miami, Florida, April 27, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago Bulls Deng (9) is defended by Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) during the first half of game three in the first round of NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff action in Miami, Florida, April 27, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk (R) speaks at a news conference in New York April 25, 2007 to promote the "Athletes for Hope" charitable organization. Twelve sports superstars and leaders in philanthropy are joining forces to launch the "Athletes for Hope" organization to help athletes, their fans and the corporate community to become more involved in philanthropic endeavors. From left are Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Lance Armstrong, Andre Agassi, Andrea Jaeger, and Warrick Dunn. Others not present at the news conference are Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning, Cal Ripken Jr, Mia Hamm and Jeff Gordon and Muhannad Ali. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) looks for an opening against Washington Wizards Etan Thomas (R) during first quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida April 11, 2007. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (L) drives against Toronto Raptors forward Kris Humphries during NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida, April 3, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's center Alonzo Mourning watches the screen during his NBA basketball game against Orlando Magic in Miami, Florida, March 18, 2007. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's center Alonzo Mourning (R) loses the ball against Orlando Magic's Keyon Dooling (L) during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, March 18, 2007. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat players Shaquille O'Neal (L), Alonzo Mourning (C) and Eddie Jones (R) sit on the bench at the end of the NBA basketball game in Miami against Orlando Magic in Miami, Florida, March 18, 2007. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning reacts during his NBA basketball game in Miami against Orlando Magic in Miami, Florida, March 18, 2007. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat Alonzo Mourning (top) passes against Sacramento Kings Ron Artest (93) and Shareef Abdur-Rahim (C) during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, March 16, 2007. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning reacts as the crowd boos him after he was fouled in the second quarter of the NBA basketball game with the New Jersey Nets in East Rutherford, New Jersey March 15, 2007. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) makes a reverse stuff in front of New Jersey Nets forward Bostian Nachbar (7) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jsersey, March 15, 2007. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon (7) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, March 7, 2007. The Heat defeated the Bulls 103-70. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) grabs a rebound against Chicago Bulls forward Malik Allen (35) during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, March 7, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) and guard Gary Payton (R) defend against Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, March 2, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (R) and guard Gary Payton (L) stop a shot by New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury (3) in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in New York's Madison Square Garden February 26, 2007. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat coach Pat Riley and center Alonzo Mourning (R) react as they watch New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford celebrate after he hit a three-point shot against the Heat in the remaining seconds of the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in New York's Madison Square Garden February 26, 2007. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning reacts during his team's 86-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida February 25, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Dallas Mavericks guard Jerry Stackhouse (R) goes up for a shot as Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning grabs his jersey in the
first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas February 22, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Larry Hughes (32) of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots between Udonis Haslem (40) and Alonzo Mourning (33) of the Miami Heat in the second quarter of their NBA game in Cleveland, Ohio February 9, 2007. REUTERS/Ron Kuntz (UNITED STATES) 

Boston Celtics' Al Jefferson is double teamed at the net by Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) and Dwyane Wade (R) in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts February 7, 2007. REUTERS/Katie McMahon (UNITED STATES) 

Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao (L) of Brazil dribbles past the Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida February 1, 2007. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (L) is defended by Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (R) during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida January 30, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) celebrates from the bench during his team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Miami, Florida, January 22, 2007. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (L) shoots over Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier during NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida January 21, 2007. REUTERS/Jason Arnold
(UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) defends against a shot by Los Angeles Lakers' Luke Walton during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, California January 15, 2007. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) 

Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire (1) and Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning walk up court after a play during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona January 5, 2007. REUTERS/Jeff Topping (UNITED STATES) 

Phoenix Suns Steve Nash (13) shoots against Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona January 5, 2007. REUTERS/Jeff Topping (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (33) is guarded by Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire during third quarter NBA basketball action in Phoenix, Arizona January 5, 2007. REUTERS/Jeff Topping (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning tries to maintain control of the ball while being guarded by Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire during third quarter NBA basketball action in Phoenix, Arizona January 5, 2007. REUTERS/Jeff Topping (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (L) scores as Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire (R) tries to block his shot during first quarter NBA basketball action in Phoenix, Arizona January 5, 2007. REUTERS/Jeff Topping (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat new head coach Ron Rothstein (L) chats with his center Alonzo Mourning during a game against the Los Angelas Clippers during NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida, January 3, 2007. Rothstein took over Wednesday after Pat Riley stepped aside for medical reasons. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's new head coach Ron Rothstein (L) chats with center Alonzo Mourning during their NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Miami, Florida, January 3, 2007. Rothstein took over Wednesday after Pat Riley stepped aside for medical reasons. REUTERS/Marc Serota (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (R) reaches over the defence of Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Byrnum during fourth quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida, December 25, 2006. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES) 

Miami Heat's Dwanye Wade (3) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (R) as Heat teammate Alonzo Mourning (L) looks on during first quarter NBA basketball action in Miami, Florida, December 25, 2006. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES)