Tributes pour in following news of Dikembe Mutombo’s death
WEB1 day ago · Former Philadelphia 76ers center and Naismith Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday at the age of 58 from brain cancer. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the NBA, but Sixers fans will remember him...
Center Dikembe Mutombo was a force on the 2001 Philadelphia …
WEB1 day ago · As a defensive-minded center, most sports fans remember Mutombo for teaming with superstar Allen Iverson and solid role players Aaron McKie and Eric Snow for a spirited run to the 2001 NBA Finals. Here's a look at Dikembe Mutombo's career with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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WEB1 day ago · The beloved NBA big-man— who died on Monday, of brain cancer, at 58—started his signature move sometime in the mid-1990s, as he was an emerging presence in the game. He’d wave his finger at ...
Dikembe Mutombo, the most unappreciated Sixers great and Joel …
WEB1 day ago · At the direction of late NBA commissioner David Stern, Mutombo modified the finger wave by facing the crowd, not his opponents, but like Iverson’s crossover, it was Mutombo’s signature move. It also laid a foundation …
Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe …
WEB1 day ago · From AP’s archives: Dikembe Mutombo spoke with AP in 2017 about his true “calling.” The Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the …
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58: 'Simply Larger …
WEB1 day ago · NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 following a brain cancer diagnosis, the NBA confirmed.
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58 - The Atlanta …
WEB1 day ago · During that 23-game postseason run alongside teammate Allen Iverson, Mutombo averaged just under 14 points, just under 14 rebounds, and three blocks per game. In the five finals games Mutombo played even bigger, averaging 16.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, and two blocks per game.
The Life And Career Of Dikembe Mutombo (Story) - Basketball …
WEBNov 2, 2022 · During the contest, Mutombo paired with Philadelphia 76ers ace Allen Iverson (a former Hoya) to help deliver a 111-110 victory for the East. Iverson was named the MVP, but Mutombo sported a game-high 22 boards and also had three blocks.
Remembering Denver Nuggets Legend Dikembe Mutombo
WEB1 day ago · Longtime NBA player Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at 58. The former Denver Nuggets star leaves a legacy of defensive talent and humanitarian aid.
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2000s decade: Dikembe Mutombo was a …
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Mutombo ended up averaging 11.7 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks while helping MVP Allen Iverson get the Sixers into the NBA Finals that season. The veteran was a shot-blocking menace in...