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
NBA players, coaches, GMs react to Dikembe Mutombo's death: 'He made us who we are.'
It’s really hard to believe, and it’s hard for us to be without that guy. You have no idea what Dikembe Mutombo meant to me,” said Ujiri, wiping tears from his eyes and pausing for several moments. “I’m sorry,
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.
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame NBA player who swatted shots for Nuggets, dies at 58 from brain cancer
ATLANTA (AP) — Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from 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
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 ...
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.
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., ...
Jared Goff’s perfect game, plus remembering Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo
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Dikembe Mutombo, the most unappreciated Sixers great and Joel Embiid’s role model, dies at 58
Mutombo blazed a path to the NBA for 70 African-born players and created a path to a better life in the Democratic Republic ...
Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag
Dikembe Mutombo spoke to FOX 5 DC in 2022 about his famous finger wag. Mutombo passed away at 58 years old after suffering ...
Five moments that endeared Dikembe Mutombo to the world
The Basketball Hall of Famer leaves behind a mammoth legacy. Here are five of his most memorable moments that endeared ...