The NBA world has had a heavy heart after it was announced on Monday that former player Dikembe Mutombo passed away from brain cancer at the age of 58. Mutombo, who grew up in the Democratic Republic ...

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and was named the NBA's defensive player of the year four times during his pro ...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today following the news of Mutombo's passing: “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life. On the court, he was one of the greatest shot ...

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The NBA community is mourning the death of Dikembe Mutombo, who died Monday due to brain cancer at 58 years old. The Basketball Hall of Famer was an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA Defensive ...

The sporting community is mourning the loss of a legend. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wrote alongside the statement. “On the court, he was one of the ...

Dikembe Mutombo's finger wag was forbidding, even as the man himself was an icon of acceptance. Shaun Powell Renowned for blocking all comers on the court, Dikembe Mutombo welcomed and helped all he ...

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, who played in the league for 18 seasons, has died at 58 from brain cancer. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” ...

The Hall of Famer, who died in September, was known for his generosity as much as his work on the court. Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died ...