Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player who played center in the …

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Sep 30, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame, finger-wagging center who spent much of his post-basketball career as an ambassador for the sport, died of brain cancer at the age of …

Sep 26, 2025 · Dikembe Mutombo was a Congolese-American basketball player who was one of the best defenders in NBA history and a noted philanthropist. At the time of his retirement …

Sep 30, 2024 · A larger-than-life figure and an indomitable spirit, Dikembe Mutombo was one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history and the league's 1st official global ambassador.

Sep 30, 2024 · His family announced in 2022 that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor in Atlanta. Mutombo did not play basketball until midadolescence, having preferred soccer as …

Sep 30, 2024 · Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and finger wave after denying opponents – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, per the NBA.

Sep 30, 2024 · Hall of Famer, humanitarian and legendary shot blocker Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58, the NBA announced on Monday. The cause of death was brain cancer, which he …

Sep 30, 2024 · The NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died of a brain tumor at the age of 58. On the basketball court, the 7-footer was known for blocking shots, after which he would …

Sep 30, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from …