NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who also had a massive impact off the court, passed away on Monday at the age of 58 from brain cancer. While he was a dominant force in the league, Mutombo was a great ...

The tributes to Dikembe Mutombo are pouring in after the death of the NBA legend. NBA.com Staff Dikembe Mutombo became the NBA’s first Global Ambassador after his Hall of Fame playing career. NBA ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died of brain cancer on Sept. 30 at 58, was quite simply one of the finest human beings ever to don an NBA uniform. Every young sports fan should strive ...

Last September, NBA great and philanthropist Dikembe Mutombo lost his valiant battle with brain cancer. The family had a service at the time, but it didn’t allow everyone whose life he touched to ...

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has sadly passed away in Atlanta, surrounded by his wife and family, after battling brain cancer for two years. He was an eminent figure in sports, boasting an illustrious ...

Dikembe Mutombo, beloved NBA Hall of Famer, died on Sept. 30 at the age of 58 following a battle with brain cancer. The seven-foot-two Congolese-American athlete, who was a leading shot-blocker in the ...

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo died Sept. 30 at the age of 58 from brain cancer, leaving behind an incredible legacy, both on and off the court. Mutombo—who stood at an impressive 7 feet, 2 inches ...

A public memorial is set for Hawks legend Dikembe Mutombo at Georgia Tech on May 31. In September 2024, the NBA announced that Mutombo had died from brain cancer. He was 58 years old. The event will ...

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks will feature several nods to the late great Dikembe Mutombo on Monday night as they host the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena. Among the tributes planned for Mutombo, ...

It’s a tough time to pay the bills with an ad read when you’re talking about the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. TNT broadcaster Ian Eagle interrupted Stan Van Gundy while he talked about his ...

Dikembe Mutombo, the Basketball Hall of Famer known as much for his finger wagging and singular voice as his defensive prowess, passed away Monday at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer.

There are times in sports when fan interactions cross the line, particularly when provoking players. One such incident occurred in October 2006 during an NBA preseason game, when Hooman Hamzehloui, a ...