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 National …

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Sep 30, 2024 · Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.

2 days ago · Dikembe Mutombo, the posthumous recipient of the 2026 Theodore Roosevelt Award, spent countless hours and resources to better the lives of others through the avenues

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

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 (2009), he …

Sep 30, 2024 · Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday at the age of 58 after a battle with cancer, the NBA announced.

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 was diagnosed …

Sep 30, 2024 · Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who played 18 seasons in the NBA and served as a global ambassador for the league after retiring, has died from brain cancer, the NBA …

Oct 1, 2024 · Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA Hall of Famer who was renowned for his defensive dominance and finger-wagging celebrations, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement …