Dikembe Mutombo, NBA
Why Dikembe Mutombo was larger than life. Plus, biggest NBA media day takeaways
Dikembe Mutombo was truly larger than life. So many of us woke up yesterday to the excitement of media days going on around the league but were quickly greeted by
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58
NBA Hall of Fame center and global ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, known for his "infectious smile, his deep booming voice and signature finger wag," died Monday from brain cancer at the age of 58.
Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he’s immortalized in the Hall of Fame.
Dikembe Mutombo’s lasting impression on NBA brethren: ‘We were all better in our existence’
Jeff Van Gundy, Bernie Bickerstaff and Mutombo's teammates on the legacy of the beloved player: "There was no way you could not like him."
Dikembe Mutombo dies: How the sports world reacted on social media
NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement. pic.twitter.com/fkFPaiMVD3
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
Four-time NBA defensive player of the year and 2015 Hall of Fame inductee Dikembe Mutombo died after a battle with brain cancer.
NBA world reacts to the death of Dikembe Mutombo
LeBron James told the story of Mutombo fracturing his face — and even then he couldn't talk about Dikembe without a smile on his face.
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58: 'Simply Larger Than Life'
Mutombo, who played for 18 seasons in the NBA, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022
Dikembe Mutombo: 10 ways he changed the NBA as an African player
In the pantheon of NBA greats, few figures loom as large—both literally and figuratively—as Dikembe Mutombo. Standing at a towering 7'2", the man from
The NBA lost a giant in Dikembe Mutombo, on and off the court
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.
Opinion
Dikembe Mutombo had the heart and mind of a giant
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died Sept. 30 of brain cancer, was one of the finest humanitarians of our time.
Rob Schneider slammed for insensitive post about Dikembe Mutombo’s death
Actor Rob Schneider has been criticized for his bizarre and insensitive COVID-themed post after the NBA announced the death ...
Dikembe Mutombo Believed in the American Idea
The humanitarian and NBA legend was grateful for the freedom he enjoyed, and understood the obligations that came with it.
JJJ gets emotional about Dikembe Mutombo
Mutombo is one of the NBA icons Jaren cherishes the most. JJJ has known Dikembe since childhood. His father, Jackson Sr., ...
Kobe Bryant’s wife shares hilarious Dikembe Mutombo story involving daughter Natalia
Vanessa Bryant posts an old video of the late Lakers legend talking about the time their oldest daughter met Mutombo.
Jared Goff’s perfect game, plus remembering Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo
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Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo, known for his shot-blocking skill and famed finger wave, dies at 58
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and finger wave after denying opponents – died Monday ...