At the age of 58, Dikembe Mutombo has passed away from brain cancer. This NBA legend transcended basketball with his contributions to the globalization of the game and his humanitarian efforts. He was an eight-time NBA All-Star, a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and is regarded as one of the greatest shot-blockers in NBA history, ranking second all-time in career blocks.
At the age of 58, Dikembe Mutombo has passed away from brain cancer. The NBA legend’s death was confirmed by Commissioner Adam Silver, who spoke about how much Mutombo meant to the globalization of the game and his humanitarian efforts since retiring.
