Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away After Two-Year Battle With Brain Cancer

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According to ESPN and multiple reports, NBA center and shot blocking extraordinaire Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58. The 2015 Hall of Fame inductee played his collegiate ball at Georgetown before getting drafted 1991 by the Denver Nuggets. After playing for 18 years between them, the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and the Houston Rockets, he racked up quite a lot of accomplishments. Mutombo’s ability to alter shots led him to become a four-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was also selected to six All-Defensive teams, received three All-NBA selections, and was an eight-time All Star.

After retiring following the 2008-2009 season, he would still be heavily involved with the league. He became an ambassador, as well as playing an integral role in developing the Basketball Africa League. But besides just helping the NBA reach more and more people across the globe he was an incredible person and humanitarian. In 1997, Mutombo started his own foundation named after himself to aid his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, in numerous ways. One of the most substantial efforts includes a 170-bed hospital in Kinshasa that’s taking care of people regardless of their financial situation.

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Overall, Mutombo was and still is one of the most beloved figures in the sport. His contagious spirit and willingness to help others will never be forgotten. It was reported two years ago that he was being treated for a brain tumor in Atlanta. Sadly, it got worse as he passed away Monday from brain cancer. The NBA says his family was around him during his final moments. Comissioner of the league, Adam Silver, expressed his love and adoration for Mutombo, praising him for his efforts to spreading the impact of the NBA around the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this time.

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Dikembe Mutombo Dead at 58 Due to Brain Cancer

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Dikembe Mutombo at the Aspire4Sport Congress in Doha. e1397182141750

Dikembe Mutombo at the Aspire4Sport Congress in Doha. e1397182141750
Dikembe Mutombo at the Aspire4Sport Congress in Doha. e1397182141750

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Mutombo died due to brain cancer.

Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in 1966, Mutombo moved to the U.S. on a scholarship to attend Georgetown University. There, he quickly established himself as a defensive powerhouse. His 7’2″ frame and 7’6″ wingspan made him a dominant shot blocker, a skill that would define his NBA career.

Mutombo was selected fourth overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. Throughout his 18-year career, he played for six teams, including the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets. Known for his finger-wagging gesture after blocking shots, Mutombo was an eight-time All-Star and four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the best defenders of all time. He retired in 2009 with 3,289 career blocks, ranking second in NBA history.

Off the court, Mutombo is equally known for his philanthropic efforts. In 1997, he established the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation to improve health care in his native Congo. One of his most significant contributions was building the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, named after his late mother, in Kinshasa.

Mutombo’s contributions to basketball were honored in 2015 when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His legacy, defined by his defensive brilliance and humanitarian work, inspires athletes and advocates worldwide.

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