NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58 After Battle with Brain Cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame center known for his iconic finger wag and humanitarian efforts, passed away at the age of 58 due to brain cancer.

Mutombo, one of the NBA’s greatest defensive players, spent 18 seasons in the league, earning four Defensive Player of the Year awards and playing in eight All-Star Games. He ranks second in career blocks with 3,289.

Beyond his on-court accomplishments, Mutombo was a global ambassador for the NBA, using his platform to improve communities, especially in his native Democratic Republic of Congo and across Africa. He was widely admired for his generosity and humanitarian work.


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