Mutombo’s contributions to the NBA are just as notable. Known for his shot-blocking antics, arguably he ranks second all-time in blocks, behind only fellow African Hakeem Olajuwon, Spears said.

Mutombo played intramural basketball and in the school’s summer Kenner League. Through repetition, he learned how you need timing to block shots. During his first season playing at Georgetown ...

Mutombo, the basketball Hall of Famer known for his enormous ... averaging 9.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game for his ...

As Georgetown remembers Dikembe Mutombo, it is not just about mourning his passing but also celebrating the joy he brought to ...

"I was one of those kids who lived a block away from the stadium," he said. "I was the tallest one." The late Mutombo, who passed away last month after a long bout with brain cancer, credited Ali ...

Mutombo played in the NBA for 19 seasons ... He was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2015 and tallied the second-most blocks in league history. Kia, meanwhile, has been a sponsor ...

Mutombo, the basketball Hall of Famer known ... He's second in career blocks in NBA history. More than hoops, he was known for his generosity. He built a hospital in the Congo and that facility ...

Mutombo, the basketball Hall of Famer known ... He's second in career blocks in NBA history. More than hoops, he was known for his generosity. He built a hospital in the Congo and that facility ...

Mutombo, the basketball Hall of Famer known ... He’s second in career blocks in NBA history. More than hoops, he was known for his generosity. He built a hospital in the Congo and that facility ...