From CBS
Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Hall of Famer who was renowned for his shot blocking and defensive prowess, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He was 58.
Mutombo, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022, was surrounded by his family, the NBA said.
"Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others."
Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo before moving to the United States and playing college basketball at Georgetown University. Drafted by the Denver Nuggets as the fourth pick in the 1991 draft, the seven-foot, two-inch center played with six NBA teams throughout his 18-year career and was an eight-time NBA All-Star.
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Mutombo always made it look like fun. RIP, bruh.
He seemed like such a down to earth guy. Rest well my African brotha.
Really good man. Rest in power.
Every. Time I Looked UP He Was Doing Good For Others.
GOD BLESS Mr. Mutombo 🫶🏿 & 🕯️
R.I.P. U GENTLE GIANT.
way too young, RIP.
I'm shocked. Rest in heavenly peace.
RIP Dikembe. He was a good man. He used some of his earnings to build hospitals in his village in the Congo. He helped to improve the quality of lives. May he Rest in Heaven.
RIP
RIP
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