The NBA lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of Dikembe Mutombo. The league announced Monday that Mutombo died at the age of 58 after a …
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Dikembe Mutombo: Legendary Player, All-Time Humanitarian
The NBA legend who dominated the paint over an 18-year career died at age 58 after battling brain cancer. As a 7-foot-2 center, Mutombo was an eight-time all-star and the best shot blocker of his era, earning the nickname “Mount Mutombo” and induction into the Hall of Fame. And yet, “For as many points, rebounds and blocks as Mutombo recorded in his career, his greatest impact was felt off the court,” Stephen Noh writes for The Sporting News. Read more about Mutombo’s enduring legacy.
Inside Mutombo's Legacy
How a kid from Africa became an NBA star who stood tall for his team and homeland.
'Simply Larger Than Life'
Playful finger wags, historic playoff upset, a hero on and off the court.
Reactions to Mutombo's Death
Ryan Mutombo: "My dad was a regular man who would stop at no lengths to honor the world, its people, and its creator."
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