NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo bore witness to history as a child at the famed Rumble In the Jungle. The legendary fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman took place in Kinshasa, Zaire on Oct.
Last month, the heartbreaking news that Dikembe Mutombo had passed away was announced. The Hall of Famer played 18 years for the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks.
Just recently, Dikembe Mutombo passed away to the surprise of many NBA fans. For their part, the Atlanta Hawks paid tribute to one of the best players to ever play for the franchise.
The Atlanata Hawks honored late legend Dikembe Mutumbo on Thursday night, via the team’s social media. “Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence to honor Dikembe Mutombo, a proud and honorable man who lived up to a word that became synonymous with his name: humanitarian,” the team announced.
Comedian Rob Schneider is mostly known for making people laugh. He's recently, however, angered the fans of Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer Sept.
The Atlanta Hawks made it an emphasis to add length and versatility to their team this season, and one of the first things they did was acquire Dyson Daniels in the Dejounte Murray trade.
The influence Dikembe Mutombo had on fellow Democratic of Congo native Jonathan Kuminga far transcends the NBA. As the Golden State Warriors’ budding star embarks on what could be a truly transformation season, though, rest assured he’s still holding some sage basketball advice from the late, great Mutombo close to his chest, too.
Danny Manning missed being teammates with Dikembe Mutombo in Atlanta by a couple of years. The pair had plenty of connections, however, as their NBA careers overlapped throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Actor Rob Schneider has stirred significant controversy following his comments about the late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. After the beloved basketball icon’s passing at 58 due to brain cancer on September 30, Schneider resurfaced a 2021 video featuring Mutombo promoting COVID-19 vaccinations from the World Health Organization (WHO), per NYpost.
The Dikembe Mutombo tributes continue to pour in as the former Georgetown star is being remembered more for his giving nature off the court than for his shot-blocking prowess both as a Big East legend and an NBA star.
The NBA world was hit with tragic news of legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo’s passing on Monday. Mutombo passed away at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer.
Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best (and well-liked) NBA players of all time. On Monday, the tragic news that Mutombo had passed away was announced. Via Basketball HOF: "The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame joins the world in mourning the passing of Dikembe Mutombo, a giant on the court whose stature was even larger off it.
The NBA world lost an icon on Monday as legendary Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 due to brain cancer. Mutombo made an impact on many around the world not only with his play on the court, but his philanthropic endeavors off of it.
Former American President Barack Obama led a chorus of tributes to the legendary Dikembe Mutombo following the news of his passing on Monday. The 7-foot-2 Congolese-American NBA star, who dedicated his life both on and off the court, left an indelible mark on the world of basketball and beyond, APnews reports.
The New York Knicks have released a statement in the wake of the passing of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. "We are so saddened to hear about the passing of basketball legend and former Knick Dikembe Mutombo," the Knicks' statement said.
In a heartfelt tribute on SiriusXM NBA Radio, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reflected on the profound legacy of Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, emphasizing his pivotal role as the league’s Global Ambassador.
With the passing of the NBA great Dikembe Mutombo on Monday, Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa Bryant shared an old video of the Los Angeles Lakers legend telling a Mutombo story involving their oldest daughter Natalia.
The NBA community was recently shaken by the passing of Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, a towering figure both on and off the basketball court. Among those mourning the loss was LeBron James, who took a poignant moment during the Los Angeles Lakers’ media day to share a personal and unforgettable encounter with the late center.
Jaelan Phillips made sure to shout out the late Mount Mutombo during Thursday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
While NBA teams gathered for their media days on Monday morning, the excitement for the new season was quelled by sad news. Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.
Can you name the NBA players who have played at age 40 or older in the shot-clock era?
Over 18 seasons, Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots, which ranks second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history.
Dikembe Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year who blocked over 3,000 shots, but the 18-year veteran, who passed away Monday, made an even bigger impact off the court.
Mutombo was among the NBA’s most feared shot blockers during his 18-year NBA career, often punctuated by his trademark finger wag.
The NBA issued a statement on Monday revealing that Mutombo has died after a battle with brain cancer.
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, according to a statement issued by the NBA on Saturday.
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